Free cancer screenings will be available at  the Sixth Annual “Fest for Life” on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Baton Rouge.  The public is invited to attend.

The event which is sponsored by Mary Bird Perkins-Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center will be held at the Bonne Carre Business Center, 7173 Florida Bouvelard.

Fest for Life is a free health event recognizing Minority Cancer Awareness Week and includes fun activities for the entire family. Cancer screenings will be conducted for breast, prostate, skin, colorectal and oral cavity as well as blood pressure and glucose checks. The event also includes free food, music and activities for kids.

All screenings are available to those who do not have a doctor and who have not been screened for cancer in the past 12 months, as well as for people who do not have insurance or considered to be underinsured. Appointments are required for breast cancer screenings only.

Free cancer screenings will be available at  the Sixth Annual “Fest for Life” on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Baton Rouge.  The public is invited to attend.

The event which is sponsored by Mary Bird Perkins-Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center will be held at the Bonne Carre Business Center, 7173 Florida Bouvelard.

Fest for Life is a free health event recognizing Minority Cancer Awareness Week and includes fun activities for the entire family. Cancer screenings will be conducted for breast, prostate, skin, colorectal and oral cavity as well as blood pressure and glucose checks. The event also includes free food, music and activities for kids.

All screenings are available to those who do not have a doctor and who have not been screened for cancer in the past 12 months, as well as for people who do not have insurance or considered to be underinsured. Appointments are required for breast cancer screenings only.

In an effort to keep the campus flu-free this fall, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) has teamed up with Baton Rouge General Medical Center to administer free flu shots to BRCC students, faculty, and staff.

The vaccines will be available Thursday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Bienvenue Student Center.

Flu season generally begins in January/February, but BRCC hopes that early vaccinations will help prevent an outbreak of the virus.

Students are excited about this endeavor.

“As a student without health insurance, receiving a free flu shot while on campus is a big convenience for me, especially with my busy schedule”, said Eva “Nikki” Stubbs, SGA vice president.

Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. It is easily transmitted and is responsible for missed days of school and work every year. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a yearly flu vaccine.

“In addition, it protects not only me but my whole family. It helps me as a student by ensuring that I don’t miss classes due to coming down with the flu,” said Stubbs.