HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is offering free prostate cancer screenings to the public from September 14–16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at its booth in the Sunflower South Building during the Kansas State Fair.
The screening includes a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland, and a PSA test measures its level in the blood to help screen for prostate cancer.
The screening is recommended for men ages 50 and older who have no previous cancer diagnosis, have a family history of prostate cancer, and have not had a PSA test within the past six months. No appointment is required.
Early detection can help identify prostate cancer before symptoms develop. A PSA test alone does not diagnose prostate cancer. An elevated PSA level can have several causes, and individuals with abnormal results should follow up with their healthcare provider for additional evaluation.
The free screenings are being offered as part of Hutchinson Regional Medical Center’s commitment to providing accessible health information and preventive care to the community—making health and healing available to all.
