SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 2006) – In recognition of national Prostate Health Month, Crozer-Keystone Health System Hospitals will offer free prostate screenings in September (and one in October). The screenings are sponsored by the Fox Chase Crozer-Keystone Cancer Partnership.

Screenings are available for men who are over 50 years old (40 years old if they are African American or have a family history of prostate cancer). Participants should not be under the care of an urologist, been treated for prostate cancer, or have had a PSA test within the last year. The PSA test will be offered.

Free prostate screenings will be held at the following locations:

Sept. 13, Sept. 20 and Oct. 2, 5 to 7:30 p.m.    

Crozer Regional Cancer Center                         

Crozer-Chester Medical Center                          

One Medical Center Blvd., Upland                      

Sept. 19, 5:30 to 7 p.m.   

Delaware County Regional Cancer Center

Delaware County Memorial Hospital              

501 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill                    

Sept. 26, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Springfield Hospital

Suite 103

190 W. Sproul Rd., Springfield

Sept. 28, 5 to 7 p.m.

Taylor Hospital

Short Procedure Unit

175 E. Chester Pike, Ridley Park

Appointments are necessary for all screenings. Space is limited. Call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258) to register.

Established in 1990, Crozer-Keystone Health System is the largest employer and provider of health-care services in Delaware County. The system comprises five hospitals as well as a network of primary-care and specialty practices; the Healthplex® Sports Club; and facilities for long-term care, transitional care and community health. Call 1-800-CK-HEALH or visit www.crozer.org for more information.