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Health Matters: Providence San Fernando Valley | 11 10/20/24 JOIN US TO LIGHT THE NIGHT PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS On Tuesday, October 1, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center will illuminate its Disney Family Cancer Center in pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The public is invited to attend and wear pink as we cheer on the survivors, support the fighters and remind everyone to get their screening mammograms. Refreshments and giveaways will be available while supplies last. The evening will begin with a welcome reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by a brief program at 6:30 p.m. and a countdown to the pink lighting. The Disney Family Cancer Center, which will remain lit throughout October, is located at 181 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank. To add your name to the guest list, contact Sam Torres at 818-748-4978 or samuel.torres@providence.org. TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH: ATTEND A FREE STROKE HEALTH FAIR When it comes to stroke, every second counts. Join Providence Holy Cross Medical Center for its third annual stroke health fair to learn how to prevent a stroke and recognize symptoms. You'll receive free health screenings, including carotid artery ultrasound, blood pressure and blood glucose. The event will take place Saturday, October 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Las Palmas Senior Center, 505 S. Huntington St., San Fernando. No RSVP required. VISIT US AT THE SHERMAN OAKS STREET FAIR Mark your calendar for the 32nd Sherman Oaks Street Fair, the largest single-day event in the San Fernando Valley, with 50,000 to 100,000 annual attendees. Attractions include two live stages, a carnival, food trucks, artists, local businesses, a pet zone and more. The street fair takes place on Ventura Blvd. between Kester Ave. and Van Nuys Blvd. Visit the Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center booth on Sunday, October 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you there! Community Events 10/1/24 10/5/24