Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Free Cancer Screenings in May

Uninsured or underinsured women may sign up for a free cervical cancer screening to take place on Saturday, May 14th from 8:30am until noon at Akron General Women's Health Clinic located at 676 Broadway Street, Akron. 

Cervical cancer screenings will include a pap test and pelvic exam.  Call ahead to receive an appointment time (330) 344-2462.
For more information about cervical cancer, click here.


Free screenings for uninsured and underinsured men to help detect prostate and colorectal cancer will take place on May 25th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.at the Salvation Army, 190 S. Maple Street, Akron.

Prostate screening will include a PSA (blood test) and a digital rectal exam by a physician. Participants will receive a free health folder for tracking important health information. Refreshments provided by the Salvation Army.

Appointments encouraged but not required.

For additional information about prostate cancer, click here.

Source:  Akron General Medical Center

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