Thirty years ago, First Lady Nancy Reagan generously gave her name to a new breast center in Simi Valley owned and operated by Adventist Health Simi Valley. The Nancy Reagan Breast Center opened with the most modern equipment on July 7, 1994. Today, the center has even more advanced technology in breast imaging and care but the center itself is ready for a makeover!
Caring for over 10,200 women in 2022, the center needs expansion and redesign. By adding more space, improving the environment and use of space, we can increase our capacity to help more women while providing an environment worthy of the name Nancy Reagan.
Nancy was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987 during a routine annual mammogram. She chose a radical mastectomy and was cancer free for the rest of her life. Although a private person, she chose to go public with her cancer to help women know the importance of regular mammography and to help empower women. She was a pioneer in sharing her story and using her own experience to help others.
Unfortunately, in Ventura County, breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and women of younger ages are getting diagnosed with cancer. Thankfully, 3-D mammography is a proven screening that helps medical professionals identify cancer earlier and provide timely interventions. While breast cancer awareness is now more common than it was 30 years ago, breast health care is still under-resourced.
Do you know someone impacted by breast cancer? Would you like to get involved? We are raising funds for the expansion that will help us serve more women in Ventura County. Please join us as we honor Nancy in this vital work!
Visit Adventist Health Simi Valley Foundation’s website, SimiValley.Give.AdventistHealth.org to learn more.
