Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s Live Well Bayou, a free early detection and education event, will be held on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Terrebonne General Health System (8200 Main Street, Houma) in the Drive-Thru Center Parking area. This community event will provide residents from Terrebonne Parish and surrounding communities an opportunity to take advantage of four different types of cancer screenings, including breast, prostate, colorectal, and skin cancer.
Beyond these screenings, Terrebonne General Health System’s Wellness for Life team will be providing wellness screenings that include blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol, blood glucose, and flu shots. Food, music and giveaways will be provided throughout the day.
Appointments are encouraged for all screenings. If an abnormality is found, a patient navigator will assist screening participants with next steps, also at no cost. To make an appointment, call (985) 239-5379.