The Peoria City/County Health Department and Methodist Wellmobile will host several FREE prostate screening events for Peoria County residents. Uninsured men 50 years of age or older and uninsured men 40 years or older who are African-American or have a family history of a prostate cancer are eligible to receive a PSA blood screening at these events.

The Methodist Wellmobile will be offering 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:
*February 11
*March 18

To make an appointment for the free blood screenings through the Methodist Wellmobile, call the Peoria City/County Health Department at 679-6131.

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 one tool your doctor can use to help in reviewing your risk for prostate cancer.

The Health Department is also offering free prostate cancer awareness presentations to community, faith-based and social service organizations. For more information about prostate cancer presentations or the free screenings, call the Peoria City/County Health Department at 679-6131.

For more information on important public health issues, visit our website at www.pcchd.org.