By Nebraska Extension
Nebraska Medicine | Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Nebraska Extension and the Elkhorn Valley Public Health Department invite the community to enjoy a free breakfast and learn about cancer prevention at Brake for Breakfast on Friday, April 24, from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Panhandle Public Health District in Scottsbluff.
Brake for Breakfast is a statewide drive-thru event designed to make cancer prevention easy, accessible and engaging for all Nebraskans.
Volunteers at locations around the state will hand out a free breakfast to participants, along with a personalized checklist to help them understand what screenings they may need based on their age and risk factors.
“Early detection saves lives,” said Rachael Schmidt, DNP, FNP-C, AOCNP®. “Brake for Breakfast brings screening awareness directly to communities in a convenient, welcoming format.”
At each event, attendees will receive:
-A grab-and-go breakfast
-A “Check Yourself” cancer screening checklist
-Information about how to access local screening services
-Navigation resources for people who are overdue for screening
-A QR code to subscribe to the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center’s Prevention & Screening Newsletter
This initiative supports the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center’s mission to reduce cancer burden, promote early detection and improve outcomes across Nebraska’s diverse communities.
Brake for Breakfast events will take place at partner sites across the state, including hospitals, health departments and community centers.
The Scottsbluff Break for Breakfast Event will be held at the Panhandle Public Health District Building, 18 W 16th Street.
For more information, or to subscribe to prevention updates, visit: Go.UNMC.edu/Breakfast