The mobile men's health clinic, the MAN VAN, is at the Ponoka Stampede today.
The Prostate Cancer Centre’s MAN VAN, Canada’s first mobile men’s health clinic will be in Ponoka today, offering free health checks that could save lives.
The mobile clinic will be set up from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. across from the Ponoka Stampede Grounds at the trade show, located at 4410 54th St.
The MAN VAN provides free PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood tests for men aged 40 to 70, helping detect signs of prostate cancer early.
No appointment is necessary, and testing takes about 15 minutes.
The clinic also offers a mental wellness check, screening for depression and suicide risk.
Staff follow up with any individuals who score high on the assessments to help ensure they understand the results and can access appropriate support.
The MAN VAN serves about 7,000 men each year, promoting both physical and mental health awareness among men and their families.
Equipped with state-of-the-art testing facilities and staffed by qualified medical professionals, the mobile unit aims to make essential care accessible to those who might otherwise go untested.
They go where the men are, offering quick, on-the-go testing and crucial information about men’s health as early detection does save lives.
For more information and a full list of upcoming clinic locations, visit the Prostate Cancer Centre website.
Sign up to get the latest local news headlines delivered directly to your inbox every afternoon.
Send your news tips, story ideas, pictures, and videos to news@centralalbertaonline.com.
CentralAlbertaOnline encourages you to get your news directly from your trusted source by bookmarking this page and downloading the CentralAlbertaOnline app.