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Free Cancer Screenings Appointments Now Available

Fourth Annual Free Cancer Screening on October 14, 2010

The collaborative efforts of Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital, District Health Department #10 and the American Cancer Society will team up once again for the fourth annual free cancer screening day on Thursday, October 14.  Spectrum Health is donating clinical space, health care providers, clinical services and marketing.  District Health Department #10 is responsible for the scheduling of appointments, education, outreach and coordination of the entire event, and the American Cancer Society is responsible for the printing of promotional materials. 

The one day free screening for prostate, colorectal, skin, breast and cervical cancer is targeted to those who do not have insurance or whose insurance does not cover screenings, are age 64 or under, and has not had a cancer screening in at least one year.  Screenings include skin cancer, colorectal screening, prostate screening, clinical breast exam, pelvic exam with Pap smear and mammogram as needed.

The partnership earned the Michigan Cancer Consortium Spirit of Collaboration honorable mention award in 2007 for their free cancer screening project.  The annual award is presented to member organizations that have done outstanding collaborative work to significantly move comprehensive cancer control activities forward in Michigan. 

Local service organizations and individuals are encouraged to donate monies to help cover mammography technical fees and lab costs which may be as high as $5000.   Any businesses or individuals interested in making a monetary contribution to this worthwhile cause are encouraged to do so.  Please make your check payable to the Osceola County Cancer Awareness Committee and mail to Fund Development Department, Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital, PO Box 75, Reed City, MI  49677

Appointments are necessary for the free cancer screening.  Please call 231.592.0130 ext. 8659 to make an appointment or if you need more information.  Space is limited.  No walk-ins please.