The Breast Health Initiative aims to bring resources, information and support to women in the Milwaukee area.

The American Cancer Society and Kohl's team up for breast cancer awareness

Published April 12, 2012 at 9:55 a.m.

Milwaukee-area women have a new online resource for battling breast cancer, courtesy of the American Cancer Society and Kohl's Cares' Breast Health Initiative partnership.

The new website includes information about breast cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment, as well as information about support services, community programs and other resources.

Learn more at acskohlsbreasthealth.com.

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