Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Griffin Hospital in Derby offers free prostate cancer screenings
DERBY - Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 4-6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.
Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old.
Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should be screened at age 45.
Men at a very high risk (multiple family members diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65 years) should receive be tested at age 40.
Participants will receive a “Free Play” coupon for the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton and will be entered into a raffle for a Sports Center gift card.
Participants will receive a “Free Play” coupon for the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton and will be entered into a raffle for a Sports Center gift card.
The screening is sponsored by Griffin’s Health Initiative for Men (HiM), which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and colorectal cancer.
“We strongly encourage the men in our community to take advantage of these free screenings,” said Dr. Joseph Camilleri, Urologist, Griffin Faculty Physicians, “As the second-leading cancer killer in men, prostate cancer is a serious disease, but it can be successfully treated if caught at an early stage. This event will be a combination of preventative screening and education, so men know what symptoms to look for and they can share this information with friends, family and neighbors.”
The screening will take 10-15 minutes. Space for the free screenings is limited; early registration is encouraged.
“We strongly encourage the men in our community to take advantage of these free screenings,” said Dr. Joseph Camilleri, Urologist, Griffin Faculty Physicians, “As the second-leading cancer killer in men, prostate cancer is a serious disease, but it can be successfully treated if caught at an early stage. This event will be a combination of preventative screening and education, so men know what symptoms to look for and they can share this information with friends, family and neighbors.”
The screening will take 10-15 minutes. Space for the free screenings is limited; early registration is encouraged.
To register, call 203-732-1280.
About Prostate Cancer
Approximately 1 in 7 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. As with most cancers, early diagnosis is important to improve chances of cure. Screening, although controversial, is important because early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms.
There have been tremendous advances in the treatment of prostate cancer making treatments more effective and causing much less side effects.
About Prostate Cancer
Approximately 1 in 7 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. As with most cancers, early diagnosis is important to improve chances of cure. Screening, although controversial, is important because early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms.
There have been tremendous advances in the treatment of prostate cancer making treatments more effective and causing much less side effects.
For further information on your prostate health, contact your physician or call Griffin Faculty Physicians Urologists at (203) 732-2651 or visit griffinfacultyphysicians.org.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
'Turnback Tuesday' (on Wednesday) highlights downtown Derby business
Turnback Tuesday highlights a business located at 169 Main St., Derby.
George C. Allis owned a Book, Stationary, and Jewelry business, starting before 1872 at 25 Second St. then moving to 81 Main St. in 1875 and then settling at 169 Main in 1887.
This stereoscopic card photo was taken sometime between 1887-1894 at 169 Main St.
Allis’ business is the building second one in from the right. It is on the corner of Main Street and Caroline Street.
The Derby Savings Bank was on the corner.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 67
Cell phone pic of my 7 a.m. visitors.
