Teal ribbons and lighting are in recognition of Ovarian Cancer Month

(L to R) Liz Mcmenamin, social services counselor; Chaplain Patricia Young; Laura Constant, RN; Dr. Brian Slomovitz, gynecologic oncologist; Elizabeth Maus, social services counselo; Tricia Walsh, social services counselor; and Karen Simpson, marketing specialist.

Broward Health is turning the town teal. In recognition of Ovarian Cancer Month in September, Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale is decorated in teal ribbons, at the main entrance and women’s center entrance, and illuminated outside the building with teal lighting.

Brian Slomovitz, M.D., gynecologic oncologist at Broward Health

Led by Brian Slomovitz, M.D., a board-certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology with the Broward Health Physician Group, and members of the cancer services team, Turn the Towns Teal is part of a national initiative to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. While there is no conclusive early detection test for ovarian cancer, knowing the symptoms and risk factors can save lives. If detected early, the success rate is 90-95%.

Broward Health Medical Center cancer center social services counselors Elizabeth Maus and Tricia Walsh.

As part of its focus on ovarian cancer, Broward Health Medical Center also will host a virtual free lecture and WebEx discussion covering “What You Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer” with Dr. Slomovitz at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23. He will talk about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ovarian and gynecological cancers. Click here for more information.

Liz Mcmenamin, social services counselor at Broward Health Medical Center’s cancer center and Chaplain Patricia Young.

About Broward Health

Broward Health, providing service for more than 80 years, is a nationally recognized system in South Florida that offers world-class healthcare to all. The Broward Health system includes the statutory teaching hospital Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health North, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health Coral Springs, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital, Broward Health Weston, Broward Health Community Health Services, Broward Health Physician Group, Broward Health Urgent Care, Broward Health International, and Broward Health Foundation. For more information, visit BrowardHealth.org. 

Pia Delvaille Manager Oncology, Yati Rodriguez-Benitez Physician Office Specialist, Dr. Scott Jordan GYN Oncologist, Dr. Brian Slomovitz GYN Oncologist, Laura Constant Registered Nurse and Adele Holman Coordinator Infusion Center.