breast cancer
Free mammograms this week
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Free 3D screening mammograms will be offered to the first 40 eligible women Oct. 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the River Forest Medical Campus, 420 William St, Building B. Call 708-763-7911 to request a screening.
Community
Loretto Hospital offering free COPD screening throughout November
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“While there’s no cure for COPD, if it’s diagnosed and treated early, it can be a very manageable condition,” said Dr. Nikhila Juvvadi, Loretto Hospital’s chief medical officer. Free pulmonary function testing is available to Austin residents living in the 60651, 60644, 60624, 60623 and 60612 Zip codes.
health
Austin lawmaker shares prostate cancer story
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford shared his story of overcoming cancer, and 30 men were screened for prostate cancer at West Suburban Medical Center last weekend. Free screening is available through the end of September at The Loretto Hospital.
Community
Free back-to-school screening at Loretto
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Call (833) TLH-LOVE to schedule your child’s examination today. Walk-in and same-day appointments are also available.
breast cancer
Get your free mammogram this month in Austin
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Through the end of October, uninsured and underinsured residents can be screened for breast cancer at Loretto Hospital. Some restrictions apply, and same-day appointments are available. Call 833-TLH-LOVE.
film festival
Front Porch Art Center hosting workshop, film screening
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Front Porch Art Center and Austin Town Hall will host the sixth annual (In)Justice For All Film Festival 6 p.m. Wednesday. They will also offer a creative art-based workshop at 3:30 p.m. with a licensed counseling psychologist and registered expressive art therapist.
Community
All West Side men invited to health fair
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The free event – held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at The Loretto Hospital – includes screenings, lunch, and a panel of experts.
Community
Free film screening in Austin
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Some of the five-part documentary “The Raising of America” will be shown at 6 p.m. May 12 at Austin Town Hall, followed by discussion and a free dinner.
Community
Free health fair Wednesday
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The Bernie Mac Foundation is sponsoring the April 29th event to put the spotlight on sarcoidosis.
Community
Men’s health fair Saturday
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Loretto Hospital will host the event from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27.