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NBC 25 and The McLaren Cancer Institute are partnering to offer free Prostate Screenings. Last year more than 200 men took advantage of this event, and we know we saved a life.

This year, it could be yours. Join us on Wednesday, February 27th, at the McLaren Cancer Institute. The event runs from 5:00 PM to 7:.00 PM at 3200 Beecher Road in Flint township.
McLaren’s staff will get you checked in and checked out.

The free screenings are for men ages 50-75 years old and African- America men ages 40-75 years old with a family history of the disease. We encourage you or your loved ones to take advantage of this free prostate screening.

For more information, you can call 810-342-3800 or visit www.mclaren.org.

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