From the Lynn Public Health Department: The Lynn Public Health Department distributes a monthly newsletter with health-related information for the City of Lynn.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
An international health campaign honored every October focusing on promoting screening and reducing the risk of breast cancer, supporting those affected by breast cancer, and advocating for care and continued research.
History:
First began in 1985 as a week-long awareness campaign by the American Cancer Society and the Imperial Chemical Industries, it eventually became a month-long event. The “pink ribbon” that has become a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month was first introduced in the 1990s by Charlotte Haley who made peach ribbons by hand to raise awareness on cancer prevention. The first distribution of the pink ribbons was in 1991 at the Komen Race for the Cure in New York City and boosted in popularity in 1992 when Estée Lauder in partnership with Self magazine distributed millions of pink ribbons nationwide.
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation:
- 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime
- There is a 1 in 43 chance of dying from breast cancer
- In 2025, an estimated 316,950 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer
- There are about 4 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.
Screening and Reducing Risk:
- Women who are 40 to 74 years old should get a mammogram every 2 years, earlier if you are high risk
- Performing breast self-exams regularly for any changes can help with early detection
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, limiting alcohol intake, and not smoking can help reduce the risk of breast cancer
Walk-in Flu Vaccinations
t’s not too late to get the flu shot!
We will be hosting a walk-in day for folks that are still interested in receiving the flu vaccine, regardless of insurance. Both high dose and regular dose will be available.
Every Thursday 11am to 1pm through January 2026.
If you would like to schedule a different day to receive the flu vaccine, or if you or someone you know are a Lynn resident and homebound, please contact us at 781-598-4000 ext. 6719 or email lynnpublichealth@lynnma.gov.
Fall & winter initiatives
4TH ANNUAL SOCKS AND SCARVES DRIVE
We will be accepting donations during the fall and winter months for New, Unopened winter items including, but not limited to: socks, scarves, hats, mittens, etc.
WINTER COAT DRIVE
Have any unused coats or jackets you no longer wear?
We will be collecting new or lightly used coats and jackets. The collections of coats and jacket we receive will be donated to a local organization.
Drop Off:
Lynn City Hall
Community Health Resource Room – Room: 108
3 City Hall Square
Lynn, MA 01901
You can download the full newsletter, in English or Spanish, below.
If you have a news story that you would like to share, please contact us via email or call 781-780-9460.
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