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FREE PSA Screening Test

Location: West Hempstead Public Library

500 Hempstead Avenue

West Hempstead, New York

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Senator Dean G. Skelos and South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Prostate Health, which offers comprehensive care for prostate cancer treatment, will be offering a FREE prostate screening to help drive awareness for prostate cancer.


All men over the age of 45 or those who have a family history of prostate cancer are encouraged to participate. Screenings will be conducted on August 8th between 4 and 7 pm at the West Hempstead Public Library.

All men are welcome to get screened as part of the program, regardless of whether or not they have insurance. Screenings will include a PSA blood test. Men who will be getting screened must bring with them a photo ID containing an address, such as a driver’s license, as well as the name and address of their primary physician. Participants and their physicians will be notified of the exam results. There is no out-of-pocket cost to participate in the program.

For more information, please call: (516) 377-5333.

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