2014-28796 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28796
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER
249 2014, "TEACHER AND SCHOOL STAFF BREAST CANCER
SCREENING DAY IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH;" AND
RECOGNIZING THE COLLABORATION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH/MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HEALTHCARE
TASKFORCE, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND THE
MOUNT SINAI COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER IN THEIR
EFFORTS TO PROMOTE PREVENTIVE HEALTH MEASURES IN OUR
COMMUNITY DURING NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
MONTH.
WHEREAS, the Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center is a nationally recognized,
award-winning facility that utilizes a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and
treating cancer; and
WHEREAS, except for skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer
among women in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the National Cancer Institute has proven that early detection of breast
cancer reduces mortality rates; and
WHEREAS, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual
campaign promoted by leading nonprofit and government agencies to increase awareness of
the disease; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to recognize and proclaim October 24, 2014, as "Teacher and
School Staff Breast Cancer Screening Day," and the City's partners will assist in providing the
screening opportunity to the teachers and administrative staff within the public school system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City hereby proclaims
October 24, 2014, "Teacher And School Staff Breast Cancer Screening Day in the City of Miami
Beach;" and recognizes the collaboration of the City of Miami Beach/Miami Beach Chamber of
Commerce Healthcare Taskforce, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Mount Sinai
Comprehensive Cancer Center's efforts to promote preventive health measures in our
community during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of October, 2014.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City Commission
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
FROM: Raul Aguila, City Attornexzw. .
DATE: October 22, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 24, 2014, "TEACHER AND
SCHOOL STAFF BREAST CANCER SCREENING DAY IN THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH;" AND RECOGNIZING THE COLLABORATION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH/MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HEALTHCARE TASKFORCE,
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND THE MOUNT SINAI
COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROMOTE
PREVENTIVE HEALTH MEASURES IN OUR COMMUNITY DURING NATIONAL
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Deede Weithorn, a resolution was prepared to
proclaim October 24, 2014, "Teacher and School Staff Breast Cancer Screening Day in the City
of Miami Beach."
The City of Miami Beach and Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce (CMB/MBCC) Healthcare
Taskforce focuses on health issues and raises awareness for the value of preventive healthcare
in the City. The Taskforce's efforts have included advocating for and raising funds for
healthcare services in the City's schools and for generally raising awareness of the value of
preventative health care.
The current project arose out of a Taskforce's discussion on how to help the City's educators
better utilize preventive health screenings available in the City. In recognition of October as
National Breast Cancer Awareness month, a goal was set to promote breast cancer screening
among educators and school staff as one of its initiatives.
The goal of screening exams for breast cancer is to find cancers before they start to cause
symptoms (like a lump that can be felt). According to the National Cancer Institute, breast
cancer screening and early detection reduces mortality due to breast cancer by 15% to 20%.
The Taskforce collaborated with Mount Sinai Medical Center and the Miami Dade County Public
Schools (MDCPS) to actively support screening by creating a "Teacher and School Staff Breast
Cancer Screening Day." The Miami Dade County Public Schools officially encouraged its staff
members to schedule routine breast cancer screenings at Mount Sinai's Lila and Harold
Menowitz Comprehensive Breast Center on the next available teacher-planning day, October
24, 2014. MDCPS staff also will be onsite to provide teachers and school staff with additional
wellness information.
Mount Sinai has waived any co-pays or fees, provided expedited scheduling, free valet, and
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other amenities for Teacher and School Staff Breast Cancer Screening Day. Additionally, during
the entire month of October, Mount Sinai offers free or reduced cost breast cancer screenings
for anyone in need of a breast cancer screening.
Conclusion
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution, which
proclaims October 24, 2014, "Teacher and School Staff Breast Cancer Screening Day in The
City of Miami Beach."
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work,and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
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Educators shape lives. Breast screenings save lives.
SCHEDULE YOUR DIGITAL SCREENING OR
DIAGNOSTIC MAMMOGRAM TODAY!
If you have insurance, screening mammograms are free of charge year-round, no copays or deductibles.
If you are an uninsured Miami-Dade County Public School employee, we are pleased to offer you a
FREE screening mammogram on this day. Reservation required.
All educators will receive:
Complimentary Valet Parking Refreshments A Free Gift
Call 305.535.3434
to schedule your appointment,and mention you are a public •
school teacher or staff member when you register. Be sure
to bring your school I.D.with you to your appointment.
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