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  "We must endeavor to eliminate, so far as possible, the problem elements which make a difference in health among people..." W.E.B. DuBois ~ 1899


Upcoming Events

  • July 14-16th - National Cancer Institute Health Disparity Summit - Bethesda, Maryland;

  • August 30th - Metabolic Syndrome - New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Apex, NC

  • September 2008 Prostate Screenings

    • Mecklenburg County
      • Charlotte Volunteers in Medicine will hold screening on September 4, 11, 18, and 25. Contact Donna Murray Lacey at (704) 350-1300 for details.
      • Carolinas Medical Center will hold a screening on September 20 at 1000 Blythe Blvd. Med. Edu. Bldg. 601B, Charlotte, NC 28203. Contact David Jacobs at (704) 355-3176 for more information and to register.

    • Nash County
      • Nash Health Care Systems will hold screenings on September 13 and 20 at the Nash Day Hospital (2460 Curtis Ellis Dr Rocky Mount, NC 27804). Contact Suzanne Buchanan at (252) 937-5467 for details and registration.

    • New Hanover County
      • The New Hanover County Health Department will hold a Free Men's Health Screening (for uninsured, under-served men), including prostate health screening on September 13 from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon on 2029 S. 17th Street, Wilmington. This screening is available for NHC residents only. Appointment is required. Call (910) 798-6684 for more information and to register.

    • Catawba County
      • Catawba Valley Medical Center will hold screenings on September 17 and 18 at 810 Fairgrove Church Rd., Hickory, NC 28602. Contact Peggy Messick at (828) 485-2300 for details and to register.

    • Orange County
      • UNC Chapel Hill will hold screenings on September 17 and 18 in the Urology Clinic (2nd floor main hospital). Call (919) 966-1316 for details.

    • Cleveland County
      • Cleveland Regional Med. Ctr. will hold a screening on September 19 at 201 E. Grover Street, Shelby, NC 28150. Contact Judy Hawkins at (704) 487-3182 for details and registration.

    • Durham County
      • Durham Regional Hospital will hold a screening on September 21 at 3643 Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27704. Call (919) 470-4000 for details and to register.
      • Duke Comprehensive Cancer Clinic will hold a screening on September 28. Call (919) 684-3377 for details.

    • Johnston County
      • Johnston Memorial Hospital will hold a screening on September 22 at 509 Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577. Contact Connie Grady at (919) 938-7736 for details and to register.

    • Wake County
      • Duke Raleigh will hold a screening on September 20 from 9AM to noon at the Duke Raleigh Hospital Cancer Center - lower level. Call (919) 954-3000 for more information and to register
      • Rex Senior Health Center will hold a screening on September 27 at 512 E. Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. Contact Brenda Mutisya at (919) 784-2345 for details and registration.
      • Cary Western Wake Hospital will hold a screening on October 2 from 3PM to 7PM. Call (919) 350-7827 for an appointment.

    • Buncombe County
      • Mission Hospital Cancer Services will hold a screening this year. Date and location forthcoming. Contact Leslie Verner (828) 213-4656 for current details.