Blessing Health is hosting a no-cost Men’s Health Screening on Thursday, June 13, between 7 – 9 am at Blessing Hospital. There are 30 appointments available and registration is required by going to events.blessinghealth.org and searching Men’s Health Screening – June 13, 2004, or by calling 217-277-5000.
The screening will include a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) lab test that screens for prostate cancer, a digital rectal prostate exam conducted by a doctor, a cholesterol and a blood pressure screening, and a hemoglobin A1C blood sugar level screening for those who qualify. The A1C screening will be reserved for those who have an elevated fasting glucose level on their cholesterol screening, or have a known history of diabetes or pre-diabetes. Fasting is required for the cholesterol screening.
“National statistics tell us that more than half of all men say they do not get regular health screenings,” said Robert Johnson, MD, board certified radiation oncologist and medical director of the Blessing Cancer Center. “Today many diseases – prostate cancer, heart disease and diabetes in particular – can be successfully treated or managed with early detection.”
“But a man must be motivated to take this important step,” Dr. Johnson concluded. “I am asking men in our area to consider registering for this screening – if not for themselves – for the people in their lives who count on them every day.”
The Blessing Health no-cost Men’s Health Screening will take place in the Complimentary Services Room on the lower level of the Blessing Cancer Center. Men with appointments may park in the Moorman Pavilion parking lot at 11th and Oak streets and use the North Entrance to the hospital.