AnMed to Offer Free PSA Screenings Oct. 5 and Oct. 14

On Oct. 5 and 14, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., AnMed Health will offer free PSA screenings to encourage men to “Know Your Stats about Prostate Cancer^®,” the second-leading cause of cancer death for American men. The screening is a blood test only. To register, residents should call (864) 512-2255.

Led by Pro Football Hall of Fame player and prostate cancer survivor Mike Haynes, Know Your Stats is a national prostate cancer awareness campaign from the American Urological Association (AUA) Foundation and the National Football League (NFL). Now in its second year, the campaign is bringing the message to fans across the country, educating men and their loved ones about the importance of prostate health. Intuitive Surgical proudly supports this community education program.

One in every six American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime, and African American men are more than twice as likely to die from the disease. More than 3,000 men in South Carolina are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year.

Screenings will be held at AnMed Health Women’s and Children’s Hospital Peggy Gardner Deane Community Rooms, at 2000 East Greenville Street.