Mercy Medical Center is sponsoring free prostate cancer screenings. The screenings will take place on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in St. Anne's Center.

Each screening will include a PSA Lab Test and a Manual Exam by Mercy Medical Center professionals. Studies have shown that men over 40 years of age are at greater risk for prostate cancer and that early detection often increases your chances of being cured.

Pre-Registration is required, men interested in a free screening should contact Mercy Medical Center from October 16 th through October 20 th between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at (516) 705-1391.