Community Cancer Screening Program Named a Mutual of America 2013 Community Partnership Award Winner

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America announced today that the Community Cancer Screening Program (CCSP) was named an Honorable Mention recipient in the 2013 Community Partnership Award competition.

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CCSP was created in 2006 through the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia, a unique partnership conceived four years earlier by Dr. James Hotz that brought together the area's hospitals, community health centers, public health agencies, physicians, universities, businesses, civic organizations and faith communities to address the intractable problem of reducing cancer deaths in the region.

The program provides lifesaving cancer screenings, health guidance, cancer education, outreach and other medical services to poor and medically underserved residents in 30 counties in South Georgia. Services are coordinated through specially trained health navigators and more than 800 patients are served each year.

"Screening is the best way to find cancer early, when it's easier to treat," says Diane Fletcher, Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Coalition. "Too many people in South Georgia suffer from cancer. Thanks to our strong and growing partnerships, the CCSP is helping us to change that."

About the Mutual of America Community Partnership Award

The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award annually honors the outstanding contributions that 10 nonprofit organizations, in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations, make to society. Since its inception in 1996, the Community Partnership Award has recognized 180 partnerships from cities and towns all across America. To learn more about the Community Partnership Award, visit mutualofamerica.com/cpa.

"All of the 2013 honorees are leaders in society, creating innovative and effective solutions to help those in need," said Thomas J. Moran, Chairman, President and CEO, Mutual of America. "Through the Community Partnership Award, Mutual of America is proud to recognize, support and help extend the reach of these vital partnerships."

About Mutual of America

Mutual of America specializes in providing retirement products and related services to organizations and their employees, as well as to individuals. Since 1945, Mutual of America has remained committed to offering plan sponsors, plan participants and individuals carefully selected, quality products and services at a competitive price and the personal attention they need to help build and preserve assets for a financially secure future. For more information, visit mutualofamerica.com.

SOURCE Mutual of America

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