Leestma Healthcare

11/04/2025

All through October we shared a lot of information and data with you about breast cancer - survival rates, the role of mammograms, why it's important to catch it early, etc.

If this has encouraged even a single one of you to get your mammograms or speak with your doctor, then this month has been a complete success. If you have any questions about anything we've posted or are ready to book your appointment, please call!

10/31/2025

In case you missed it, today is Halloween! To allow our team to enjoy the holiday, we will be closing at 2pm today! We will reopen tomorrow at regular Saturday hours. Have a great night!

10/31/2025

Stay safe and have fun tonight!

🎃👻 IT'S ALMOST TRICK OR TREATING TIME 👻🎃

We’ve rounded up all the Trick-or-Treat times across the Region so you can plan your spooky night with ease! 🕯️🍬🪩

Please share with your friends- and don’t forget to double-check your city or town’s official website or page for the most up-to-date information. ⏰ Some towns may change times last-minute, and while we’ll do our best to keep up, we may not always be notified.

🦇Special shoutout to our Trick or Treat Times sponsor: ✨Theos Steaks and Seafood- the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious meal before or after a night of candy collecting! 🍽️🎃

10/28/2025

The battle against breast cancer is more than just physical. The National Institutes for Health posted that, "Women with breast cancer may experience a range of emotions, including anxiety, sadness, anger, and frustration. They may also have concerns about the disease recurrence, physical symptoms, body image, sexual dysfunction, and treatment."

Additionally, side effects of chemotherapy and hormonal therapy may contribute to symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood swings in some people.

If you know someone fighting this battle, please be kind and offer your support. As always, please book your screening, too.

10/23/2025

Approximately 15% of women diagnosed have a family history of breast cancer. Those with a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) with breast cancer are nearly twice as likely to develop breast cancer themselves. Call and schedule your mammograms!

10/22/2025

That's 868 cases per day. The optimistic news? The 5-year relative survival rate in the U.S. for all types and stages of breast cancer combined is 91%. The 5-year relative survival rate in the U.S. of localized (early stage) breast cancer is 99%.

Early detection is KEY. Call your healthcare provider today if you even THINK something is amiss.

10/20/2025

Gents - you're in this fight, too. It's never too soon to check with your doctor if you suspect something.

10/17/2025

First, Happy Friday. Second, today is National Mammography Day! Third, did you know that studies have shown that mammograms have saved an estimated 600,000 lives since 1990? Schedule your mammogram!

10/15/2025

Woah there! This is just a friendly note to take a quick pause from scrolling, reach over for that Stanley, then take a sip or two of water. Better? Great! Now check that posture and continue on.

10/14/2025

According to data available through Susan G. Komen, "Breast cancer is the most common cancer in pregnant and postpartum women. It occurs most often between ages 32 and 38.

About 1 case of breast cancer in 3,000 pregnancies is diagnosed each year.

When women are pregnant or breastfeeding, their breasts naturally become more tender and enlarged. This may make it harder to find a lump or notice other changes in the breasts."

10/10/2025

Important note: As we continue to make the change to our new electronic file system, you will no longer be able to access your Athena portal. A new, separate portal will be replacing it shortly that (we'll announce that timeline soon). We appreciate your patience as we make that switch - if you have any questions about the transition, please do not hesitate to call us!