Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s Live Well community health event is set to return to Ascension Parish next month. Live Well Ascension, a free cancer screening opportunity, will be held on Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Gonzales’ Jambalaya Park (1015 E Cornerview St.). This community event provides residents with 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.
In addition to these cancer screenings and health services, there will be food, music, and fun activities for the entire family.
“We have had great participation every year we have hosted Live Well Ascension, which means residents are taking advantage of early detection and prevention services,” said Renea Duffin, vice president, cancer support and outreach, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. “We are so thankful for community partners who understand the importance of cancer screenings and making them accessible in a convenient way.”
Live Well Ascension is made possible annually thanks to the generous support of the Gonzales Area Foundation (GAF). GAF has been fundamental in helping the Cancer Center expand access to early detection and prevention resources across Ascension Parish at no cost to residents.
“The Gonzales Area Foundation is proud of the alliance we have formed with Mary Bird Perkins, which has provided much-needed cancer resources to residents of Ascension Parish in a convenient and comfortable setting,” said DeEtte DeArmond, a founding member, Gonzales Area Foundation. “The Cancer Center and its team members are part of the fabric of our community, and being able to showcase the work we continue to do together through Live Well Ascension is truly inspiring.”
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 a screening appointment, call (225) 425-8034.
For more information about this event and other cancer screening opportunities, visit pogo.marybird.com