Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Mammograms for Women in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties

Holy Cross Hospital and Susan G. Komen for the Cure are offering mammograms and follow-up care for underinsured and uninsured women who live in Montgomery and Prince George's counties.

To find out if you qualify, call Leticia Addo at (301) 754-8407. Foreign language interpretation is available.

Health Fair and Screening Event - Holy Cross Hospital

Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD
When: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Registration starts at 9 a.m.

In recognition of Cover the Uninsured Week, Holy Cross Hospital will host its sixth annual health fair and screening event. Learn about health topics for the entire family through health education lectures and hands-on health exhibits.

Health screenings for early disease detection include:
*diabetes glucose and cholesterol tests;
*prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing;
*digital rectal and prostate examination for men; and
*clinical breast examinations and Pap tests for women.

Screenings will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Refreshments will be served.

Prostate Cancer Screening - Howard University Hospital

Prostate Cancer Screening
May 19, 2010 - All Day

Free prostate screening is offered free of charge to men 40 years of age or older. Services offered include a digital rectal examination and a blood test for prostate specific antigen (PSA). Men are also provided with education materials.

Contact: (202) 865-0009