Trident Health System Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screenings

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Aug. 24, 2010; Charleston, SC: In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Trident Health System will offer free prostate screenings at each of its medical centers.  

  • 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 at Summerville Medical Center
  • 2-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10 at Moncks Corner Medical Center
  • 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 at Trident Medical Center

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men (lung cancer is first), according to the American Cancer Society. But more than 2 million men in the United States who have had prostate cancer at some point are still alive today. The death rate is decreasing, in part because of early detection.

Prostate screenings are recommended for:
  • All males starting at age 50
  • All African-American males over 45
  • Any male over 45 with a family history of prostate or breast cancer

For more information, call Consult-A-Nurse at (843) 797-FIND (3463) today to schedule your appointment. Appointments requested, walk-ins accepted upon availability. A brief pre-screening interview is required.

Trident Health System is an HCA healthcare system comprised of two acute care hospitals – Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center – as well as Moncks Corner Medical Center, a 24 hour Emergency Department. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Trident Health System is committed to providing quality health services along with wellness information and opportunities to the communities it serves. For more information about Trident Health System, please visit our website at www.TridentHealthSystem.com or call 843.797.7000.

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