EncorePlus

 

Giving women hope 

 

The YWCA of Greater Atlanta's EncorePlus breast and cervical cancer awareness program has been in existence for over ten years. The program emphasizes early detection and facilitates breast and cervical cancer education for employees, churches, and community groups. Uninsured women between the ages of 40 and 64 who are in need of a breast or cervical screening are referred for mammograms, clinical breast exams, and pap tests at no charge, along with transportation to and from visits and other supportive services per need. EncorePlus also has a youth component called It’s Never Too Early, which offers breast cancer awareness for high school females.

The YWCA of Greater Atlanta EncorePlus program facilitates on average 35 early detection breast cancer awareness programs annually. Women from the teen years through seniors are educated on what is breast cancer, risk factors of breast cancer, lowering risk their factors, and screening recommendations. Utilizing the promotora approach, trained community health advocates not only educate, but outreach to uninsured and low income women to get them referred for free mammograms. ENCOREplus is run by women for women, enriched by the YWCA's long tradition of supporting women in every aspect of their lives.

If you would like to schedule an early detection breast cancer awareness workshop, call Thomasine Leachman at 404 835-1632.

The Transformation 2011: A Brand New You, October 10, 2011

On Monday, October 10, 2011, the Weave Shop Salon presented "The Transformation 2011: A Brand New You for breast cancer survivors at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta.  It was an exciting day of laughter, fitness, testimonies and transformations for 30 well deserving women.  The ladies received complimentary makeovers courtesy of The Weave Shop, lunch from Nancy's Pizza - Buckhead and were addressed by The Weave Shop owner, Latonya Saunderson and Towanda Braxton of the hit reality show "The Braxtons" with inspirational messages and encouragement.  

 Click here to view Fox5 Atlanta's coverage.

 Click here to view WXIA Atlanta's coverage.

 Read the press release.

 View the photo gallery of the event.

 

Wellness on Wheels

 November 12, 2011

Wellness on Wheels, DeKalb Medical's traveling clinic, partnered with EncorePlus to offer free preventive healthcare and breast cancer screening tests to uninsured women ages 35-64 years old.   In addition to mammography, Wellness on Wheels offers more community health program services such as hearing, vision, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings as well as adult and pediatric immunizations to medically underserved communities in DeKalb.

Read the press release.

EncorePlus Upcoming Activities

  • October 5, 2011 – Cascade House (2pm - 4pm)
  • October 6, 2011 – New Horizon Center and Mechanicsville Library (5pm) 
  • October 8, 2011 - Domestic Violence Healthfair, Fairburn, GA - (10am - 3pm)
  • October 10, 2011 - Beauty Day for Survivors - YWCA of Greater Atlanta (10am - 6pm)
  • October 11, 2011 - Southeast Senior Center (12pm)
  • October 17, 2011 - Westwood College (10:30am)
  • October 18, 2011 - New Beginnings Center (12:30pm)
  • October 19, 2011 - Sylvan Middle School Parent Association (12:30pm)
  • October 20, 2011 - Frank Bale Senior Center (11:30am)
  • October 24, 2011 - Northside Shepherd Center (10:30am)
  • October 25, 2011 - Clark Atlanta University (6pm)
  • November 12, 2011 - YWCA/Dekalb Medical Center Comprehensive Mammography Screening Day
  • November 29, 2011 - Destiny Divine Global Ministry, Tucker, GA  (11am)

Educational Workshops

State ERP Office

Hampton Apartments

Creekside HS

YWCA Staff

HUD

ACAP Committee Mtg.

McClaren HS

Decatur Housing Authority

Langston Hughes HS

Atlanta Black Gay Pride Conference

Cook HS

ACAP @ Clark Atlanta University

Plaza Fiesta

YWCA  Mammography/Education Day

Huntington Station

Shorter College

Mainstreet Community Association

Unemployment Office (3)

Eden Village Women’s Home (2)

House of Hope

Wal-Mart  (2)

House of Grace Church

DeKalb County PTA

Eden Village Women’s Church

Cook School

Washington Park Library

Komen Race

Green Pastures Condominium Assoc.

UPS Employees

Charity Baptist Church

Golden Alumni Group

Hispanic – Garage Sales (3)

New Beginnings Senior Group

Fairburn Baptist Church

Elizabeth Baptist Church

Hosea Williams Feed The Hungry (2)

Unemployment Ofc – Covington Hwy

Unemployment Ofc (2)

Westside CME (2)

U.S. Fish & Wildlife

Redan H.S.

New Beginnings Sr. Ctr 

Omni Tech Tech (2) Medical School

Dekalb Co. PTA Parent Associ.

Chapel Hill School Students

YMCA Staff & Parent

Chapel Hill School Parents

Metro Women’s Prison

Wildwood Athletic

Turner High School Prayer Breakfast

Venetian Elementary Parents

Sylvan Middle School Parent Association

Lena’s Home

 

Collier Heights Community

A comment by Sharon Stuart...

I was 46 years old and had never had a mammogram. Being a single mother for a lot of years, and not having insurance, I could never afford to get a mammogram.  The EncorePlus program was at Walmart on a Saturday providing breast cancer information to customers. Not only was I given valuable information on that day, I was also contacted that following Monday by the EncorePlus office who coordinated an appointment with Westend Medical for me to get my first mammogram at no charge.

and Carmen Lyte says...

I am 35 years old and was diagnosed with breast cancer.

As I feared the devastating journey of having to go through my treatment process, I also dreaded the thought of losing my hair from it. I knew I had to do something about it soon before all of my hair fell out. I contacted the EncorePlus office with my dilemma. They immediately contacted a wig shop for me to go and select a brand new wig. Keeping up with my appearance during this emotionally difficult time has really helped to make this journey easier.  Thank you, EncorePlus!

Gwen Evans

Hello, my name is Gwen Evans and I was able to receive my very first mammogram through the YWCA EncorePlus program. My husband and I have been self employed since the late 90’s and it has been impossible to purchase insurance along with the cost of trying to run our business. It worried me to no end that I had not yet got a mammogram for two reasons; one……I was 40 years old and, two……I do have a family history of breast cancer.

My prayers were answered when I attended a YWCA EncorePlus educational program. This is when I learned women all over the United States who can not afford a mammogram, can get one at no cost.  EncorePlus promptly made me an appointment with West End Medical Center for a clinical exam and screening mammogram.  Without this life saving service through EncorePlus, it could have been a long time before I was in a position to pay for a mammogram.  I’m happy to say my mammogram results were negative.