Health screenings can save lives. That is the message the ARH Cancer Center in Hazard is stressing this week with a FREE health screening event dedicated to cancer awareness and prevention.

The public is invited to stop by the ARH Cancer Center, a part of the UK Markey Cancer Center affiliate network, and located at 110 Medical Center Drive in Hazard, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. this Friday, July 11 for a day dedicated to cancer awareness and prevention.

During the event, the ARH Cancer Center will offer:

•Free skin screenings

•Free breast and cervical exams

•Free tests for PSA

•Free screenings for cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure.

Fasting is suggested for 12 hours before PSA and cholesterol tests.

Another highlight of the health fair will be a stop by the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network’s Fight Back Express ---a national traveling tour to emphasize the government’s role as a critical partner in the fight against cancer --- which will visit the ARH Cancer Center during the event as part of its journey to make cancer a national priority –one mile at a time.

The bus will arrive at the cancer center at 12:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to come out to show their support. Share their story. Join the fight against cancer. For more information about the ACS CAN Fight Back Express, visit www.acscan.org.