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Health Commissioner Julia Sheen said
today she is pleased to announce that the Department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program will hold free screenings for women on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Al McBean Sporting Complex in Estate Tutu, St. Thomas.
Free prostate cancer screening will also be offered to men in the community.
he event, billed “Bringing Healthcare Back into Our Community”, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to prostate, breast and cervical cancer screenings, the Department will offer free HIV testing, glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings.
Residents will also receive information on nutrition and oral health and take advantage of on-site scheduling of appointments with the Dental Services Program.
In announcing the event, Commissioner
Sheen said, "After the high turnout in William’s Delight last year, I am really pleased that we can bring these services to St.
Thomas. We had several men who showed up requesting prostate screening, which was not offered at the time, so I’m also happy that we can do so this time around."
Sheen added that this will be family activity with entertainment and other fun-filled activities for attendants. Light refreshments will also be served.
The event is co-sponsored by the AARP, American Cancer Society, Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute, Continuum Care, Inc., Office of the Governor, Rotary Club of St. Thomas II District 7020, and United Way of St. Thomas-St. John.
For details call (340) 773-1311, Ext. 3158 or 340-777-9251 ext. 2707.
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