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Screenings, Education and Wellness at Free Cancer Awareness Event

Cancer awareness event called "Saving Lives" will be held this Friday.

What: Cancer Awareness Event called “Saving Lives.”

Where: Kaiser Permanente’s Vallejo Medical Center, 975 Sereno Drive in Vallejo

When: Friday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Details: Kaiser Permanente believes that early detection saves lives. This free event will focus on the prevention and early detection of cancer and will include:

  • Health education information on colon, skin, cervical and breast cancer.
  • Community support and education groups.
  • Booking appointments and same day mammograms and pap screenings for Kaiser Permanente members.
  • Physician speaker discussing cancer prevention.
  • Cancer survivor sharing her personal story.
  • “I Saved a Life” recognition event.
  • Flu vaccinations for Kaiser Permanente members.

“Christine” the pink fire truck from Pink Heals of Solano will also be on site. The fire truck is used to help raise awareness about cancer and is a touching reminder of how many have been affected by cancer.

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Plus, shop for fresh fruit and vegetables at Kaiser Permanente’s weekly farmers’ market.

This free event is open to the entire community; no need to be a Kaiser Permanente member to attend.

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