Turlock, CA- As a way to creatively raise awareness of early detection of cancer, Emanuel Medical Center is calling for entries in an art competition to promote early detection of breast, ovarian and cervical cancer.
The competition is being held in conjunction with the 13th annual Women's Cancer Awareness Event, presented by Emanuel Regional Cancer Services. This year's event is themed "The Art of Life" and scheduled for October 12. Best-selling author and noted performer Nicole Johnson is the headliner of the event.
"Through this art competition, amateur and professional artists can help Emanuel educate women about the importance of early detection," said Debbie Tuttle, Emanuel Regional Cancer Services' new breast health navigator. "We invite artists to use their creativity to motivate women to take control of their own health."
Entries must be received by September 24, and the winning entry will be showcased at Emanuel's annual Women's Cancer Awareness Event. Emanuel may also use the winning entry in a marketing campaign to promote women's cancer awareness. In addition, the winning artist will receive a $250 honorarium.
"Entries must be submitted in a digital format and can be any two-dimensional medium - graphic designs, paintings, drawings, photography, etc. - and should include text that incorporates a cancer awareness message," explained Pennie Rorex, Emanuel's assistant vice president for corporate communication and marketing. "The size of the actual artwork is limited to 24 by 30 inches, in either a horizontal or vertical format."
Entry rules and an entry form can be downloaded at emanuelmedicalcenter.org/cancer. Rules and forms can also be requested by emailing communication@emanuelmed.org.
"One of the most important parts of my job as a breast health navigator is education, which includes sharing the important vital message that early detection saves lives," Tuttle said. "I'm excited for the education that this competition will bring in promoting that message."
The Women's Cancer Awareness Event, presented by Emanuel Regional Cancer Services, will be held at Monte Vista Chapel at 1619 E. Monte Vista Ave. beginning with hosted hors d'oeuvres at 6 p.m. The auditorium will open at 6:45 p.m., with the performance events beginning at 7:15 p.m.
Tickets are free, but must be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Receive early bird ticket information by "liking" Emanuel at facebook.com/EmanuelMedCtr or texting "FIGHTCANCER" to 88788. Either option will provide a two week advantage of reserving tickets before tickets are made available to the general public.
Emanuel Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community-based Christian hospital. Its 415-bed multi-level medical campus includes a 209-bed acute care hospital, a 145-bed skilled nursing facility and a 49-bed assisted living facility. It provides emergency, critical care, pediatric, medical and surgical services, cardiology, cancer diagnosis and treatment services, women's health services, and hospice services.
For more information, to search for a doctor by specialty or location, or for an online symptom-checker, visit www.emanuelmedicalcenter.org. |
