United States Congressman Peter T. King (R-Seaford) has joined with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program in their annual Mother's Day campaign to urge women to get mammograms.

"Mother's Day is a significant time to remind women of the importance of mammography," King said. "I hope that this Mother's Day residents of the 3rd Congressional District will urge their loved ones to get a mammogram."

For more information and to locate an accredited mammography facility nearby, call the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program at 1-800-877-8077. Callers can also get emotional support from the hotline's specially trained volunteers, most of whom are women who have had breast cancer.

The hotline has been in existence for 28 years. It is a project of the Adelphi University School of Social Work on Long Island and is funded by the New York State Legislature, Department of Health, grants and contributions. All services are free. For more information, visit www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer.