Politics & Government

Bernards Health Dept. Holding Male Cancer Screening

Pre-registration started for annual screening to detect male prostate cancer, scheduled for June 1.

The Bernards Township Health Department has begun accepting pre-registrations for the department's annual male cancer screening for early prostate cancer detection, scheduled for Wednesday, June 1.

Screenings in the $30 clinic are scheduled to be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Liberty Corner School at 61 Church Street, in the Liberty Corner section of Bernards Township. (The time was changed from earlier hours in a previous release.) In-person pre-registration for residents of member towns and non-residents, who will be charged $40, is requird at the 262 S. Finley Ave., between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

“Early detection of disease and illness allows people the best treatment options and saves lives,” said Township Health Officer Lucy Forgione.

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The Male Cancer Screening Clinic includes a PSA Test (Prostate Specific Antigen), an exam by a board certified urologist, a blood pressure check and cancer prevention information. This clinic is for men who are over 40 years old with a family history of prostate cancer, or are between 50 and 70 years old, who do not have a urologist and who have not been screened in two or more years. 

There is a $5 processing fee for canceled appointments. For more information call (908) 204-2520 or visit the health department's website. 

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Residents of those towns served by the Bernards Township Health Department would pay resident fees. Besides Bernards Township, member towns include Bernardsville, Peapack-Gladstone, Long Hill Township, Chester Borough and Mendham Borough and Township.


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