The High-Risk Breast Clinic at Baton Rouge General-Mid City was recently awarded a grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Football League’s (NFL) Crucial Catch Project. The $20,000 grant will support the clinic, which opened last August and provides specialized care to women at risk for developing breast disease and who are underinsured or uninsured.
The NFL and ACS teamed up to offer a new opportunity for healthcare systems to collaborate with local ACS staff to promote and deliver cancer screenings safely and equitably. Established in 2009, the NFL’s Crucial Catch has raised $23 million for ACS with the mission to fight cancer through early detection and reducing the risk of cancer.
From screenings and prevention to surgical intervention, the clinic focuses on patients with risk factors for breast disease.