ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Mercy Health is hosting a free community presentation on men’s health on June 13 at the Anderson Center (7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, OH 45230). Free screenings and information are available beginning at 5 p.m., with presentations starting at 6 p.m.

Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital is hosting Your Prostate Health as part of the national Men’s Health Week observance.  It will feature free prostate exams and PSAs (a blood test that measures prostate-specific antigen), as well as a presentation by Aaron Bey, MD, a board-certified urologist on staff at Anderson Hospital and with The Urology Group.

“We want to really put the spotlight on men’s health and provide important information in a fun and relaxed setting,” said Ed Ruffennach, Director of Perioperative Services for Anderson Hospital and Clermont Hospital. “It’s clear that one of the most important health issues for men today is prostate health.”

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP (FOX19)- This Thursday, May 3rd at 7:30 p.m. the Sycamore girls varsity lacrosse team will play St. Ursula in a charity lacrosse game to support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

The game is at the Sycamore Jr. High stadium. Sycamore says they will “pack the stands in purple”.

A cancer survivor will speak about the disease and the organization. There will also be a raffle and food sales, with proceeds going to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

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CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The Cincinnati Health Department (CHD), in partnership with Madisonville Community Council, is providing dental services exclusively for senior residents of Madisonville as part of a pilot program called “Senior Smile Days”.  These services will be essential in removing the two major barriers seniors face in getting dental care: access to care and high cost.    

On Friday seniors are being bused to CHD’s Crest Smile Shoppe, located at 612 Rockdale Ave, where they will receive dental check-ups and emergency services from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.    

On two previous Fridays,  March 23 and 30, a total of 23 seniors from the St. Paul Village facility and the Madisonville community received dental services with transportation provided by Madisonville Community Center.