Sisters Network Essex County

10/29/2026

More Breast Cancer Awareness and Self Care ...Schedule a Mammogram!

No Tricks. Just Care!

Join us for Pink-O-Ween at Saint Michael’s Medical Center on Friday, October 30th, for an afternoon dedicated to breast health awareness, education, and early detection!

Hear from Dr. Nadine Pappas, MD, breast surgeon, as she shares valuable insights on breast health, the importance of routine screenings, and early detection.

💗 Breast Health Education
💗 Expert Insights & Q&A
💗 Complimentary Lunch
💗 Opportunity to Schedule Breast Exams & Mammograms

Friday, October 30, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Women’s Imaging Center at Saint Michael’s Medical Center

Early detection saves lives! Take charge of your breast health and join us for this special event.

RSVP required. Space is limited!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot.

10/28/2026

10/28/2026

Need Help?
Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP) Now Open. Details Below

💗 APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW💗

Are you a breast cancer survivor currently undergoing treatment? You may be eligible for financial assistance through Sisters Network Inc.’s Karen E. Jackson Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP)! 🎗️

Eligible survivors actively receiving IV chemotherapy or radiation may qualify for up to $350 in financial assistance toward mortgage payments, rent, or utility bills.

Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/260697756527170

We understand that a breast cancer diagnosis can bring unexpected financial challenges. Through BCAP, Sisters Network Inc. is committed to supporting survivors and helping ease some of the financial burdens that come with treatment. 💕

📩 Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 866-781-1808.

Share this post with a survivor who may benefit from this resource!

10/27/2026

Fighting Food Insecurity ... Please Share.

10/27/2026

Mother and Daughter, Both Diagnosed with Breast Cancer!
They share their story in the link below.

Joyce and Shanae are mother and daughter--and breast cancer survivors. Joyce was diagnosed with stage 3 triple negative breast cancer in 2023. Less than a year later, Shanae was diagnosed with stage 1A triple positive breast cancer.

“I could not believe my child had cancer, too,” Joyce said. “But my doctors became her doctors, they all knew her, and she already knew them, and she saw how they cared for and treated me," Joyce said.

Read more of their story here: https://bit.ly/4rIaWDW

10/24/2026

Don't Wait Until Age 40 to Get A Mammogram!
Sisters Network® Inc. and Win With Black Women are joining forces to remind you that your breast health can’t wait! Age 40 shouldn’t be the first time you start thinking about breast cancer. Knowing your body, your family history, understanding your risk, and advocating for your health should start long before then.
Be prepared to speak up, ask questions and advocate for yourself as well as your health.
This October, we’re calling on women, especially Black women to make a commitment to their breast health.
Take the DON’T WAIT BEFORE 40 Pledge today! Visit sistersnetworkinc.org to join the movement.
The young lady on the right is Anika Rashaun, known for MTV’s The Real World and The Challenge. On October 1st, 2026, she lost her life at age 34, after a stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis. May she rest in peace.
So please, consider a mammogram before age 40, if warranted.

10/22/2026

"The Power of Pink" Breast Cancer Awareness You are invited join First Lady Linda J. Baraka and community partners for a special dinner conversation focused on breast cancer awareness and women’s health.
📅 Wednesday, October 28 @ 5:30 PM
📍 Newark City Hall – The Rotunda, 920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd.
💕 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
📩 RSVP: [email protected] or please call:
📞 973-972-3368 Thank you!

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join First Lady Linda J. Baraka, University Hospital, and community partners for “The Power of Pink,” a special dinner conversation focused on breast cancer awareness and women’s health.

📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Newark City Hall – The Rotunda
920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd.

This important gathering will bring our community together to raise awareness, share valuable health information, and encourage conversations about prevention, early detection, and overall wellness.

💕 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
🍽️ Food will be available.

📩 RSVP: [email protected]
📞 973-972-3368

Together, we can empower, educate, and support one another in the fight against breast cancer!

10/22/2026

Supporting the Fighters
Honoring the Survivors
Prayers for the Taken

10/21/2026

Breast Cancer Screening by Risk
Breast cancer screening isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially when hereditary risk is part of the picture. Know your risk factors, learn more below!

📌 Save This: Breast Cancer Screening by Risk

Breast cancer screening isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially when hereditary risk is part of the picture.

For people who carry a hereditary cancer mutation, screening may be more frequent and can involve multiple imaging methods, including mammography, ultrasound, and breast MRI, used at different points throughout the year.

Your family history, breast density, personal medical history, and specific genetic mutation can all help shape the screening plan that’s right for you.

Know your risk, then work with your healthcare team to build a screening plan around it. 💗

Screening recommendations vary based on individual risk and medical guidance. Always confirm your personal screening plan with your healthcare provider.

10/21/2026

Be a part of research, that can help our community and all women.
Click below to join other Black women and enable the research needed to save lives. We can do this together.
https://www.komen.org/shareforcures
Thank you, Susan G. Komen.

Black women in the U.S. have the highest breast cancer death rate of any racial or ethnic group, and that must change. If you’re a Black woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you deserve research that was built with you in mind - and by sharing your experience, you become part of shaping it.

Susan G. Komen partners with researchers across the globe to drive the next breakthroughs in breast cancer treatment and cures. By safely and securely sharing your information and breast cancer experience, you can fuel research worldwide and possibly help reduce breast cancer mortality for Black women.

Click below to join other Black women and enable the research needed to save lives. We can do this together.

https://www.komen.org/shareforcures/