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Hospitals' preventive screenings make difference in community; tests create awareness, help catch illnesses in the early stages.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 27-JUN-05 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Hospitals' preventive screenings make difference in community; tests create awareness, help catch illnesses in the early stages.(Healthcare Mississippi)

Article Excerpt
Metro Jackson hospitals' focus on preventive screenings continues to make a difference in the health of Central Mississippians, especially people who live in underserved communities.

"Because we're concerned about keeping the community healthy, not just about taking care of them when they need us, we offer our health screenings free of charge," said Becky Martin, spokesperson for Central Mississippi Medical Center (CMMC).

At numerous health fairs held throughout the year, CMMC offers screenings for blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol. For larger organizations, screenings include bone density, balance and hearing.

Next March, Super D Drugs and WLBT plan to partner with CMMC to offer free colorectal cancer screening kits, which physician Ken...

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