OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER TO HOST 6TH ANNUAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK
October 02, 2026
By Raquel Alderman
OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER TO HOST 6TH ANNUAL
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK
OTTUMWA, IA (October 1, 2026) – Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) will host its 6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 10, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the hospital’s front parking lot at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue in Ottumwa. The community is invited to join ORHC for an afternoon focused on breast cancer awareness, support and connection.
The free, family-friendly event will include live music by Chris Novak featuring Brad Barnes on drums, activities for children, a bounce house with a slide, drawings and prizes, and opportunities for community members and ORHC staff to participate in a breast cancer-themed pumpkin decorating contest. Two food trucks will be onsite with food available for purchase, and a portion of food truck sales will be donated to support breast cancer treatment.
EVENT DETAILS
• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Time: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• Location: ORHC front parking lot, 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ottumwa
• Admission: Free and open to the community
The awareness walk is part of ORHC’s broader Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign and reflects the hospital’s commitment to supporting patients, families and the southeast Iowa community. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink and come together in support, respect and honor of those affected by breast cancer.
For more information about the event or ORHC breast health services, visit OttumwaRegionalHealth.com.
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About Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC)
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a 217-bed hospital that has served Ottumwa, Wapello County, and surrounding southeast Iowa communities for more than 130 years. The hospital provides a broad range of services, including emergency care, medical and surgical care, critical care, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, pediatrics, and specialty services. These include cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, wound care, pain management, sleep studies, pathology, and more. Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to its mission of Making Communities Healthier® and providing compassionate, high-quality care close to home. For more information, visit www.OttumwaRegionalHealth.com.