Dr. Barr to Promote Breast Screening at Local Event

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(Newswire.net — October 18, 2018) West Palm Beach, FLORIDA — October 18, 2018) West Palm Beach, FLORIDA – The Great Challah Bake, presented by Gardens Jewish Experience, will take place on Sunday, October 21, at Meyer Preparatory, located at 5225 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Doors open at 2:00 pm for screening and testing, and baking will commence at 3:00.

Sharsheret, along with Myriad and the Shabbat projet join GJE to provide BRCA testing by local gynecologist Dr Fern.  

This inaugural event marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month will offer couseling and screening for the BRCA gene, and provide registrants with educational resources. Afterward, participants will come together to knead and braid challah – a special Jewish bread – while enjoying social time together.  

The BRCA Gene test is a blood test that analyzes DNA to identify harmful changes or mutations in the breast cancer susceptibility genes. Women who have inherited mutations of these genes are thought to be at higher risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

Dr. Barr is head of Palm Beach Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery and has been practicing in the West Palm Beach Area for over 30 years. Known as the “physician that physicians consult” he is one of the finest providers of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in Palm Beach County, Florida. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery as well as the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Barr has appeared as an expert guest on The Dr. Oz Show, as well as ABC, NBC, and CBS news segments.

The Gardens Jewish Experience is an organization which offers social and educational programs to the Jewish community of Palm Beach Gardens and the surrounding areas.

Registration for this event is required. Cost is $36 per person or $275 for a table of 8. Registrants are asked to bring their insurance cards. Pink attire is optional.

To register for The Great Pink Challah Bake, visit www.gardensje.com. For more information, contact Bruchy Cheplowitz at Bruchycheplowitz@gmail.com.

About Palm Beach Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

Headed by Fredric M. Barr, MD, Palm Beach Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery is one of the finest providers of plastic and reconstructive surgery in Palm Beach County, Florida. With a successful track record for over thirty years in the area, Palm Beach Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery is the surgical specialist that even physicians choose. The practice believes in three basic patient principles of understanding the unique needs of each patient, providing each patient with the utmost care and compassion, and making sure no question or issue goes unaddressed. It is for those reasons, along with the extensive skills and experience of Dr. Barr, that Palm Beach Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery is a premier choice for those desiring to be renewed in both beauty and spirit. When it’s time to look anew, look to Palm Beach Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery. With offices conveniently located in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, call today 561-833- 4122.

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