(Monroe, La.) – Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, in partnership with [bcbslafoundation.org]Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation and Healthy Blue, is providing free, convenient access to breast cancer screenings and colorectal cancer screening kits on Saturday, March 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Ferriday High School parking lot, 801 EE Wallace Blvd., Ferriday, LA 71334.
Discovering cancers in their earliest stage through screenings can help lead to better outcomes, making it extremely important for individuals to get screened for appropriate cancers.
Screening mammograms will be available for women 40 and older who have not received a mammogram in the last 12 months. In addition, free breast exams will be performed by a clinician for women 18 and older. Colorectal screening kits will be available to those who have not been screened in the past 12 months. Kits returned within two weeks of pick-up will be entered to win a $50 gift card from the Gastroenterology Clinic.
Registration is required for all services; please call (888) 616–4687.
During COVID-19, the Cancer Center has taken steps to ensure the safety of both participants and staff. A number of practices are in place to ensure the safety of everyone, such as increased frequency of our cleaning and disinfecting practices for high-touch areas and appointments for all screenings to ensure social distancing. To learn more about the precautions the Cancer Center is taking or to learn more about our community screening program, please visit marybird.org/services/get-screened.
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