Douglas County proclaims October Breast Cancer Awareness Month; local screening program cited

Oct 21, 2026

At the Oct. 20 meeting the board proclaimed October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and noted that the county’s breast and cervical screening program diagnosed 34 women last year, underscoring calls for screening and early detection.

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners proclaimed October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month during its Oct. 20 meeting and urged residents to pursue regular screenings.

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