Minority Cancer Awareness Week Event
WHAT: The Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins will host free cancer screenings, including breast, prostate, skin and colorectal and free blood pressure and glucose screenings in recognition of National Minority Cancer Awareness Week. The event also includes food, fun and entertainment for the kids. All community members are welcome.
WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 2009, 10 am - 2 pm
WHERE: Bon Carre Business Center on Florida Blvd. 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 is a participant of a prestigious National Cancer Institute (NCI) Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP) pilot. A successful pilot will lead to the nationwide launch of the NCCCP in 2010. For more information on our cancer program and the NCCCP pilot, please visit www.ololrmc.com or www.marybird.org.