Dignity Health North State Hospitals Light Up Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

REDDING, Calif. (October 9, 2024) — In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dignity Health North State hospitals are lighting up their facilities pink to raise awareness and support for those impacted by breast cancer. The month-long initiative is a visible reminder of the importance of early detection, research, and continued support for breast cancer patients and survivors.

Mercy Medical Center Redding, Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital will be illuminated with vibrant pink lighting, symbolizing the ongoing fight against breast cancer and as a reminder to prioritize regular mammograms and health screenings.

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer remains the second most common cancer among women in the United States. However, with advancements in early detection and treatment, the survival rate continues to improve. Dignity Health remains committed to providing comprehensive cancer care services to treat the whole person—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

As part of Dignity Health’s expanding cancer care services, the new Sierra Pacific Regional Cancer Center in Redding set to open in 2026, will provide treatment options for breast cancer and other cancers. The $70 million, state-of-the-art facility will offer advanced screening technology, cutting-edge treatments, and a full spectrum of supportive services designed to meet the unique needs of cancer patients across Northern California. The center represents Dignity Health’s commitment to providing exceptional care close to home and ensuring access to comprehensive cancer treatment for communities in our region.

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Dignity Health is a multi-state nonprofit network of 10,000 physicians, more than 60,000 employees, 41 acute care hospitals, and 400-plus care-centers, including community hospitals, urgent care, surgery and imaging centers, home health, and primary care clinics in Arizona, California, and Nevada. Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit health system committed to advancing health for all people and dedicated to serving the common good. For more information, please visit our website at www.DignityHealth.org.