The staff at the Cobar Primary Health Care Centre are decked out in pink all this week in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. The centre has a donation tin on the front counter for anyone who would like to donate. All of the proceeds will go to the McGrath Foundation for McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide invaluable sup-port and care to women and men experiencing breast cancer. From diagnosis right through treatment, these nurses are available to help individuals and their families for free and with no referr
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