October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. African American women die from breast cancer at a much higher rate than white women. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, be sure to schedule your mammogram. Mammograms save lives.

Breast Cancer Information

American Cancer Society

Sisters Network Inc., – African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization

Black Women’s Health Imperative

African American Breast Cancer Alliance

National Breast Cancer Organization

Low/No cost Mammogram Resources

Chicago Public Health Resources

Self-Exam Resources

John Hopkins Medical Center states that 40% of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump through self-exam.

Breast Cancer.org

Mayo Clinic

Breast Cancer Self-Exam Video

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Welcome, to the Theta Omega Chapter website.  As President of Theta Omega Chapter, I happily serve a chapter of approximately 400 sisters dedicated to Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc.’s creed of “supreme service to all mankind”. We perform our service in Woodlawn and neighboring communities through programs in the areas of economic strength, health and wellness, the arts, college readiness, college scholarships, and mentoring.  In addition, we support global initiatives and our brothers and sisters of the African diaspora across the world. We deliver our service through a strong and loving sisterhood. With members of diverse age groups, we appreciate and embrace each member’s unique contribution to our chapter.

If you are a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and would like to join Theta Omega Chapter, we encourage you to contact us by emailing our Membership Chairman at Membership@ThetaOmega.com.

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