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-304800-323850Community Health FairApril 24, 2009 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. San Marcos Convention CenterPerson or Organization DescriptionHays County Personal Health Dept. Will provide information on adult vaccines and cervical cancer and its prevention.Texas State University Department of Communication Disorders A table will provide information on the benefit of voice screenings. Community will be encouraged to visit the free voice screenings occurring in a separate room in the Convention Center. Susan G. Komen FoundationInformation on breast cancer, treatment, assistance, research, etc. Sign up for reduced cost mammograms.National Marrow Donor Program South Texas Blood & Tissue CenterCommunity will have the opportunity to register to become part of the National Marrow Donor Program. American Cancer SocietyA table providing information on all forms of cancer.Jack T. Clark Foundation The Jack T. Clark Foundation reaches out to local communities to share with the public important information regarding oral cancer through oral cancer screenings. Dentists and other dental professionals will provide free oral cancer screenings as well as educational materials on oral cancer risk factors, the importance of early detection and how to provide a self examination. An oral cancer screening takes about 5 minutes and is completely painless. Please join the Jack T. Clark Foundation in our fight against oral cancer. Seton Mobile MammogramSign up for mammograms for only $10.Texas Oncology Will provide information on cancer risk assessment and the community will have the opportunity to have screening performed by a certified nurse. Will also have information on clinical research trials in community based cancer treatment.Lady Light Lingerie Here to assist breast cancer patients with post-operative products and services needed to support them with this life-long altering experience.? Products we carry are: breast prosthesis & forms, bras designed for mastectomy, breast reconstruction, lymph edema, and full support.? Wigs, headwear and much more.? Most Insurance accepted.Myriad genetic testingInformation on genetic testing for breast, cervical and colon cancer.Breast Cancer Resource Centers of TexasInformation on FREE services available through Breast Cancer Resource Centers for women and families who are going through breast cancer. Pre-diagnosis through the end of treatment and beyond.Dermatology and Skin and Laser Center. Dr. Anna Rodriguez will be doing private cancer screening skin checks.Hope Hospice At Hope Hospice our focus is on the patient, not the disease.? We specialize in enhancing quality of life, alleviating pain, and providing emotional and spiritual support.? Our services are available to anyone facing the advanced stages of a life-limiting illness.?Texas Medical AssociationThe POEP, Physician Oncology Education Program , strives to educate primary care physicians about the state-of-the-art and science in cancer prevention, screening, early detection, and control, including the physician role in educating patients about behavior modification to facilitate the primary prevention and early detection of cancer.Central Texas Medical Center Hospice CareCTMC Hospice Care recognizes death as the final stage of life and is devoted to serving patients and families through compassionate, supportive, holistic care, with respect for their dignity and individuality, seeking to enhance all of their life. ................
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