September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

On September 10, to promote Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Peoria City/County Health Department and Methodist Wellmobile will host the first of several FREE prostate screening events for Peoria County residents. Any man 50 years of age or older, men 40 years or older who are African-Americans or have a family history of a prostate cancer, and are uninsured are eligible to receive a PSA blood screening at these events.

The Methodist Wellmobile offerS appointments for FREE blood screens for PSA (Prostatic Specific Antigen), cholesterol, and glucose from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at 2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria on the following dates:

*September 10 *October 5

*November 12 *January 21

*February 11

To make an appointment for the free blood screenings through the Methodist Wellmobile, call the Peoria City/County Health Department at 679-6690.

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in American men. Approximately, one out of every six American men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. The PSA blood test is a tool your doctor can use to help review your risk for prostate cancer.

The Health Department also offers free prostate cancer awareness presentations to community, faith-based and social service organizations. For more info about prostate cancer presentations or the free screenings, call the Peoria City/County Health Department at 679-6690.