It’s time to turn Tuscarawas County a strong shade of pink again during the month of October.

Tuscarawas County businesses, schools and offices are invited to cover themselves in pink paint, posters and displays throughout the month of October for the annual “Paint Tusc Pink” campaign to generate attention for Breast Cancer Awareness month and the importance of screening mammograms.

To assist in promoting the message, Tuscarawas County commissioners approved a resolution during their regular meeting today (Sept. 21) declaring the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness month in Tuscarawas County.

Paint Tusc Pink is a free community program sponsored by Cleveland Union Hospital’s Community Health and Wellness Department and the Regional Cancer Center at Union Hospital, and is co-sponsored by Trinity Hospital Twin City, the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce and WJER Radio.

Along with the pink recognition, some of the key healthcare points that are promoted throughout the month are the following:

• One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lives
• Both women and men are at risk for breast cancer
• Mammography saves lives

Union Hospital serves as the contact point for the popular Paint Tusc Pink yard signs that can be used as part of displays. There is no cost to participate.

Businesses, schools and organizations that put up a display or simply want to have a Paint Tusc Pink sign can contact Union Hospital’s Community Relations Department at (330) 365.3866, or send an e-mail to lautend2@ccf.org.

Hospital staff members will take photos of displays around the region and display them on social media, too, or photos can be e-mailed to the hospital at the provided.