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COVINGTON, LA- St. Tammany Parish Hospital (STPH) and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington will host a free community-based prostate cancer screening on Saturday, August 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Community Wellness Center, 1505 N. Florida Street, in Covington, Louisiana.

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men.

"This screening is for men age 45 and older who do not have a doctor or have not been screened in the past 12 months," Chryl Corizzo, RN, BSN, OCN and STPH Cancer Program Director said.

The prostate screening is performed by a physician and includes a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and physical exam. No fasting is required.

Louisiana's cancer incidence rates for most common cancers are in line with the rest of the nation. However, the state has inordinately high cancer mortality rates.

"This clearly indicates the need for early detection interventions," Kate Messina, Mary Bird Perkins early detection director said. "Screenings offer the potential to diagnose cancer at its earliest stage when the greatest chance for a cure exists."

Registration is requested. To register or for more information, please call (985) 898-4581.

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St. Tammany Parish Hospital

A full-service acute care facility committed to providing world-class healthcare and the latest technology, St. Tammany Parish Hospital delivers today's life-improving procedures with the utmost care to area residents with emphasis on wellness, preventive care and disease management close to home. STPH is a self-supporting not-for-profit community hospital; it receives no tax funding. www.stph.org

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has been fighting cancer for over 35 years with locations in Baton Rouge, Covington, Hammond, Houma and Gonzales. It has comprehensive cancer programs with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. These programs are accredited by the American College of Surgeons  - the gold standard for community-based cancer care. For more information visit www.marybird.org.