John Randolph Medical Center Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screenings

(HOPEWELL, VA) August 19, 2008 – Since prostate cancer usually has no signs or symptoms in its early stages, nearly 30,000 men will needlessly die of prostate cancer this year. With early diagnosis and treatment, chances of survival increase significantly.

In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, John Randolph Medical Center is offering free prostate cancer screenings on Tuesday, September 9. The screenings will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Outpatient Surgery Department.

Advance registration is required. For reservations, screening criteria and questions, call MedLine at 800-242-5662.

In addition to offering free seminars and screenings to educate the public on preventing cancer, John Randolph Medical Center offers oncology care in association with CJW’s Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital. Accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, the Cancer Program offers outpatient infusion, chemotherapy, and inpatient and surgical services. The program provides individualized treatment that takes each patient through the cancer journey spiritually, emotionally, physically and psychologically.

About John Randolph Medical Center
John Randolph Medical Center, a 147-bed facility located at 411 West Randolph Road in Hopewell, has served the Tri-Cities for over 90 years, providing high quality healthcare services, from oncology and cardiac care to behavioral health and emergency medicine. The facility combines a small-town atmosphere with sophisticated technology commonly found in large urban hospitals. John Randolph is part of the HCA Richmond Health System, the largest healthcare provider in the Richmond metropolitan area. Affiliated with CJW’s Levinson Heart Hospital, the Cardiac Care services include noninvasive and minimally invasive diagnostics, cardiac catheterization, stress tests and a cardiac rehab program certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Offered in association with CJW’s Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital, Oncology Services offer individualized treatment protocols accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, outpatient infusion, chemotherapy, as well as inpatient and surgical services. The ICU/CCU offers eICU WATCH for critical patients, a patient-monitoring system also available at HCA hospitals throughout the Richmond region. The 24-hour Emergency Room offers two distinct treatment areas – an Express ED designed for non-emergent concerns and an acute section for more serious injury and illness.