Northside Hospital to Offer Prostate Screening

From Northside Hospital: Northside Hospital’s Cancer Institute is offering a community screening to determine men’s risk for developing prostate cancer. Prostate cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men, aside from skin cancer.

The screening will take place:

• Thursday, February 16, 2016, 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.
• Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus
• 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Building C, Suite 100/110
• Alpharetta, GA 30005
• Free parking available.

Eligibility:

• Men ages 40-75
• Have never been diagnosed with prostate cancer
• Have not had a prostate exam within the past year

The screening is administered by health care professionals and will include a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. A nurse navigator will be available to help arrange follow up care, if indicated. Spanish interpreters will also be available free of charge during the screening.

Registration is required to confirm your time at the screening. Call 404-531-4444 to schedule an appointment.

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