Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s Live Well community event returns to the Northshore later this month. Live Well Northshore, an early detection screening and education opportunity, will be held on Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Covington Trailhead (419 N. New Hampshire St.). This free community event is designed to provide residents from southeast Louisiana an opportunity to take advantage of four different types of cancer screenings, including breast, prostate, colorectal, and skin cancer. Participants can also access blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose checks.
Aside from these important cancer screenings and health services, there will be food, music, and fun activities for the entire family.
“We are thrilled about bringing our annual Live Well event back to Covington,” said Renea Duffin, vice president, cancer support and outreach, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. “Last year, we were able to conduct more than 150 screenings, and we’re hoping to surpass that number this year. It is critical for people to take advantage of the no-cost screenings offered conveniently through the use of our mobile medical units.”
This event is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Ben Blanchard Memorial Foundation. The Foundation has been a crucial partner for many years, and remains committed to supporting Mary Bird Perkins, where Blanchard received a portion of his treatments.
“The Ben Blanchard Memorial Foundation has played a vital role in bringing awareness and early detection resources to the Northshore,” said Erica Kelt, director of development, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington. “This partnership means more residents will be afforded the opportunity to take charge of their health through preventative screenings.”
Appointments are required for all screenings. If an abnormality is found, a nurse navigator will assist screening participants with next steps, also at no cost. To make an appointment, call (985) 287-5775.