As men get older, prostate health becomes an important part of staying well. Taking a proactive step now can help you understand your risk and take care of your health before a concern becomes something more serious.
Now, BMC Health System is making it even easier to take that proactive step. In partnership with Golf Fights Cancer with additional support from Man Cave Health, we’re bringing prostate cancer education and screening directly to men across greater Boston through a mobile program that travels to local health and sporting events.
Designed to Meet Men Where They Are
BMC Health System’s mobile prostate screening van is bringing prostate cancer education, risk assessment, and screening to your community.
At each event, you can talk with our care team, ask questions, and learn more about your prostate cancer risk. If screening is right for you, we can also provide a simple prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. No digital exam is required, making the process more comfortable for men who may have been hesitant to get screened in the past.
If you need follow-up care, we will help connect you with additional BMC Health System departments and services, to ensure you know what to do next and where to go for support.
See Where We’re Screening
Visit us at an upcoming event to learn about your risk, ask questions, and see if a PSA blood test is right for you.
November Events
Norwood: Norwood Wellness Fair
The Norwood Public School Health Council is hosting a free Wellness Fair on Saturday, November 14th from 10 AM to 1 PM at Coakley Middle School. The event is free and open to everyone. What to expect: 50+ businesses, organizations, and community groups showcasing wellness-oriented services, Opportunities to meet local wellness experts and learn about resources in the Norwood area, A chance to start your wellness journey with guidance from community providers, A vaccine clinic will also be available.
Date: Saturday, November 14
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Coakley Middle School; 1315 Washington St Rear, Norwood, MA 02062
East Boston: NeighborHealth's Movember Day - Men's Health Prevention
This Movember, Neighborhealth is bringing awareness to the critical health issues affecting men in our communities, because preventative care and early detection save lives. Join us to learn more about these importance of prevention: Prostate Cancer: Start the screening conversation, know your risk factors, and keep up with routine check-ups, Testicular Cancer: Learn regular self-examinations and recognize early symptoms for timely intervention, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention: Break the stigma, talk openly, and connect with behavioral health resources, Lifestyle & Chronic Disease Prevention: Stay active, eat well, manage cardiovascular health, and schedule routine wellness visits.
Date: Thursday, November 19
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 20 Maverick Square Boston, MA 02128
Brockton: Brockton's 40th Annual Holiday Parade and Festival of Lights
Celebrate the magic of the season with us at Brockton's 40th Annual Holiday Parade and Festival of Lights! Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of holiday cheer, local performances, festive floats, and more.
Date: Saturday, November 28
Time: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Brockton City Hall, 45 School Street, Brockton, MA
A Mobile Approach to Prostate Cancer Screening
Led by Mark Katz, MD, the mobile prostate screening program builds on more than 15 years of his work bringing prostate cancer education and screening into Boston neighborhoods. Now, through this new BMC Health System mobile program, Dr. Katz is helping make PSA testing and follow-up care easier to access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Screening for prostate cancer is a simple process. These answers can help you understand if screening is right for you, what to expect, and how the BMC Health System urology team supports patients after testing.
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