Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, has announced that Jack Cumming, Hologic chairman and CEO, will preside over the NASDAQ opening bell ceremony in New York City on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. (EST) for the fourth consecutive year to honor the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to kick off Hologic’s “Promise to Me” campaign. The initiative is focused on increasing awareness of the importance of breast cancer screening and Hologic’s funding of mammograms for underserved women. The focus of the Promise to Me campaign is to empower women to take ownership of their health, starting with scheduling an annual mammogram. Program details will be fully available on October 1, 2009, at www.promisetome.com. Through this initiative, Hologic has committed to support women who are unable to afford mammograms, and the Company has done so through a partnership with Remote Area Medical (RAM), a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to bringing healthcare services to underserved populations in remote areas in the U.S. and abroad.
“Hologic’s focus and concentration on breast cancer is unparalleled,” Cumming said. “No other major healthcare company devotes a higher percentage of its resources to the development and deployment of screening, diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to meet the diverse challenges of this disease. As a result, breast surgeons, radiation oncologists, and related healthcare professionals have come to rely on Hologic’s continued advancements in digital mammography, biopsy technologies, and radiation-focused breast conservation therapy. Early detection can significantly improve a woman’s chance of surviving breast cancer and we remain passionately committed to improving women’s healthcare by providing a comprehensive portfolio of tools and innovations to aid in early detection. It is our hope that increased awareness will encourage more women to include screening mammography as part of their routine medical care.” To view the NASDAQ opening bell ceremony on October 1st, 2009, visit www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_about.stm beginning at 9:15 a.m. (EST). Jack Cumming’s opening remarks will also be available on the investor relations page of the Company’s website at www.hologic.com/investor.
