As we close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to talk about something that commonly affects breast cancer screenings: dense breast tissue. Breast tissue density is determined by your breasts’ proportions of fatty and fibrograndular tissue. This is unique to each person.
The more fibrograndular tissue, the denser your breast tissue. Fibrograndular tissue shows up more opaque on mammograms and makes it harder to identify abnormalities during your regular screenings. If you have dense breast tissue, you may require supplemental screenings and a risk assessment.
Read the blog to learn more about how dense breast tissue can affect cancer screenings and your risk for breast cancer: ohlth.co/47yN2kI.

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What began as a third-grade class project became a sweet reminder for us at OhioHealth. 💙 📚
Earlier this year, Mattie McGuire, a student at Mansfield’s St. Peter's School, wrote a heartfelt letter to our associates sharing her appreciation of healthcare workers and how their service inspires her dreams for the future.
Her Spanish teacher, Alma (Elena) Kososky — or as her students lovingly call her, Sra. K — is also an OhioHealth associate and the motivation behind Mattie’s message.
“Mattie has been a student of mine throughout her elementary journey,” Alma said. “She’s incredibly bright, kind and always willing to help others. When she came to me with her letter, it truly touched my heart. What she wrote reflects exactly who she is — thoughtful, genuine and full of compassion.”
Mattie’s words reached beyond the classroom, appearing on the cover of this fall’s OhioHealth Board of Directors agenda, a testament to our mission and the lives we touch. She hopes to one day become a healthcare provider to “help save people.”
Thank you, Mattie, for showing us that compassion inspires, gratitude matters and the work we do today shapes the next generation.