Riding on Hope: How a Motorcycle Challenge Raised Money for The Rose
Why is it important to raise money for The Rose through various fundraising efforts? Fundraising Manager Shannon McNair sat down with Mike Hazelrigs to discuss his ten thousand mile motorcycle ride across America for The Rose. Shannon emphasizes that fundraising for The Rose helps provide essentia…
Understanding Breast Density: Factors, Risks, and Screening Methods
What factors contribute to breast density? Dr. Raz answers listeners’ questions and explains the multifaceted nature of breast density, highlighting genetics as the primary factor. Hormonal influences, obesity levels, and age all play additional roles. His discussion makes clear that breast densi…
Introducing Our Spanish Language Podcast Series
The Rose's Hispanic outreach program began in 1999. So starting a Spanish version of Let's Talk About Your Breasts is a no-brainer. Titled Hablemos de Nuestros Senos, Dorothy and Communications Manager Elda Gavidia discuss the expansion of the show. And they emphasize the cultural sensitivity and…
Turning Grief into Advocacy
This episode stresses the importance of communication within families about serious illnesses, as Brooke Baugh shares her own experience with her mother's breast cancer diagnosis. Dorothy and Brooke talk about transforming grief into positive action and the critical role of community service. They…
The Human Touch in Breast Cancer Screening
When we launched the podcast, our employees told Dorothy, “You have to interview Brittany.” The interview has finally arrived. Brittany Weston began as a student and is now one of The Rose’s lead mammographers. During school, both her mother and grandmother were diagnosed with breast cancer. So …
One Woman’s Gratitude: Ginger’s Story of Survival and Service
Ginger Clark shares her personal journey battling breast cancer. Despite the challenges, she expresses gratitude and highlights the importance of early detection through regular mammograms. The episode also delves into rural healthcare issues, emphasizing the struggles small hospitals face in provi…
Demystifying Diagnostic Mammograms
Patricia Stapleton is The Rose's lead technologist. She's the person behind the mammogram machine. Literally. During this episode, you'll learn about what happens when you have a diagnostic mammogram and why it's important to have it done. She's served our community for over twenty years and alwa…
Hugs, Hope, and Health: A Woman’s Battle Cry Against Breast Cancer
Why is community support crucial during health crises? In this episode, Dorothy and Nancy Strohmer delve into the significance of showing support and care for others during tough times. Nancy shares her journey through a health crisis, highlighting the importance of receiving support from friends,…
Giving Back Since 1986 - Meet The Rose's Longest Living Volunteer
Helen Perry has supported The Rose's mission since the beginning. For more than thirty-seven years, she has seen our peaks and valleys and through it all, has remained one of our greatest advocates. During this episode, we reflect on past experiences and friendships made along the way. And we tal…
A Mother's Journey Balancing Cancer Treatment and Family Life
She thought she was setting the example by signing up for a mammogram appointment, only to discover her next step would be treatment. As an HR professional, Morgan Muraca sets up employee benefits and upon hearing about The Rose’s Mobile Mammography Program, she was determined to bring this life s…