Paris, Tenn.–The Henry County Health Department wore pink and purple for the Tennessee Department of Health’s annual Wear a Little Purple with Your Pink Day Friday. This campaign combines the pink ribbon for breast cancer and the purple ribbon for domestic violence to increase awareness about the prevalence of each issue. While nearly one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, one in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. In addition to reminding women to get their routine mammogram, we want to increase awareness of resources available for survivors of domestic violence. For more information about breast cancer screenings, please contact the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program Hotline at 1-877-959-6636. If you or someone you know are experiencing any form of violence at home, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline today at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org for more information.
Photo, from left:
- Top Row: Hannah Clark, Carrie Johnson, Lori Taylor, Debbie Lainhart, Amanda Dunn, Jennifer Cook
- Bottom Row: Melissa Johnson, Natalie Hickman, Britney Long, Jana Ferguson, Casey Wright.