The Cancer Program of OLOL and Mary Bird Perkins Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
(Baton Rouge)-Prostate cancer awareness is important during any month but especially during September, the month designated as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men. During September, free screenings are offered to the public in hopes of reaching as many men as possible.
The following is a list of free prostate cancer screenings being offered by the Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins. These screenings are for men age 45 and older who do not have a doctor or have not been screened in the past 12 months. The prostate screening is performed by a physician and includes a PSA blood test and physical exam.
Saturday, August 22
Pennington Men's Health Conference
6400 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA
7 a.m. - 12 noon
Thursday, September 10
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
4950 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, LA
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Reservations required
Please call (225) 215-1234
Saturday, September 26
Meet Your Neighbor Day
Delmont Service Center
3525 Riley Street Baton Rouge, LA
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For additional information about these and other upcoming screenings, please visit www.marybird.org or www.ololrmc.com.
The Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins is the most comprehensive cancer program in the region offering patients the convenience of receiving high-quality, advanced cancer care in one location, close to home. The Cancer Program offers surgery, chemotherapy and radiation and has been accredited by The American College of Surgeons since 1992 - the gold-standard for community-based cancer care. This program was selected for the prestigious National Cancer Institute (NCI) Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP) pilot. For more information on our cancer program and the NCCCP pilot, please visit www.ololrmc.com or www.marybird.org.
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