MIDDLETOWN, NY — Garnet Health Medical Center and Garnet Health Doctors are offering free prostate cancer screenings on Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26 at the Outpatient Services Building, 707 East Main St. 

The prostate cancer screening program is for men who meet the following criteria:

Are between the ages of 45 and 75

Have no personal history of prostate cancer

Have not been under the care of a urologist in the past five years

The prostate screening consists of a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test, each of which takes about a minute to perform. The combination of these two methods is the most effective procedure for detecting prostate cancer at an early stage.

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Garnet Health is dedicated to identifying prostate cancer in its earliest stage. By holding this free prostate screening event, Garnet Health wants to promote awareness, the importance of prostate health and how screenings and early detection can save lives.

Pre-registration is required. Visit www.garnethealth.org/prostatescreening or call 845/333-1133. Appointments are limited and are first come, first served.

To learn more about Garnet Health services, visit www.garnethealth.org.