National Mammography Day
Ted Escobedo
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The third Friday in October is observed as National Mammography Day. This day serves as a reminder to all women that the best defense is earl...
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ViewOwner and publisher of Snappy Publishing, LLC, Ted has worked with the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation for over 15 years as the editorial a...
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