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West Chester Hospital will offer free prostate screenings for men ages 50 and older from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 9.

The exam, which involves a digital rectal exam and prostate-specific antigen blood test, is designed to detect the early warning signs of cancer.

The American Cancer Society recommends that men should have an annual prostate exam beginning at age 50. Men who fall into high-risk groups, including black men, should begin testing at 45 and those with a family history of prostate cancer should begin testing at 40.

“One of our goals in offering this free event is to encourage all men to be proactive in their health by receiving this potentially life-saving screening,” said Dr. Kevin Joseph, president and CEO of West Chester Hospital. “As a member of the West Chester community, we are extremely proud to play an important role in ensuring a healthy future for our neighbors.”

Reservations are required; space is limited. To register, call 513-298-3278 by Thursday, Feb. 7.

For information about West Chester Hospital, which is located at 7700 University Drive, please visit www.UCHealth.com/WestChesterHospital.

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Tags: Tags: cancer, free prostate exams, health, men, prostate cancer, West Chester Hospital, West Chester Hospital health seminars, West Chester Hospital prostate seminars

Sue Kiesewetter reports:

A West Chester Township salon is sponsoring a Fall Lovefest Oct. 13 to support kids and young adults with cancer or blood disease.

Bajon Salon and Spa is hosting the fundraiser for the Dragonfly Foundation. The event begins at 1 p.m., at the spa, 6072 West Chester Road, and runs into the evening.

The group Busted will perform from 3-7 p.m. Those attending are urged to wear love beads, peace signs, bell bottoms and other ‘hip’ clothes from the 1960s for the event.

There will be hot cider, hot dogs, popcorn and homemade desserts for sale. Activities include pumpkin painting, retro items to buy. Heads will be shaved for a donation to the foundation.

Fifty percent of all sales plus all donations go directly to the Dragonfly Foundation.

Information/volunteers: 513-314-7754, 513-874-9999 or kwelch1@cinci.rr.com

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Tags: Tags: bajon salon and spa, blood disease, busted, cancer, fall lovefest, fundraiser, hippie, the dragon foundation, West Chester

The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to assist in a cancer prevention study.

The Study-3, or CPS-3, study seeks men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer.   ACS hopes to enroll up to a half million people across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Volunteer “community champions” are needed to help recruit eligible study participants.

A CPS-3 kickoff will be held from 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, June 20 at West Chester Hospital, 7700 University Drive.

“This is an opportunity of a lifetime for people in our community to get involved and truly make a difference in what we know about cancer,” said Dr. Edward Crane, chair of the Cancer Program at West Chester Hospital. “Through this historic study, local residents who meet the criteria can participate in a nationwide effort to help identify new ways to actually prevent cancer.”

For more information, call 888-604-5888, email cps3@cancer.org or go to www.cancer.org/cps3.

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Tags: Tags: american cancer society, cancer, cps-3, edward crane, recruit, research, study-3, volunteer, West Chester Hospital

West Chester Hospital will offer free prostate screenings for men ages 50 and older from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 25.

The exam, which involves a digital rectal exam and prostate-specific antigen blood test, is designed to detect the early warning signs of cancer.

The American Cancer Society recommends that men should have an annual prostate exam beginning at age 50. Men who fall into high-risk groups, including black men, should begin testing at 45 and those with a family history of prostate cancer should begin testing at 40.

“One of our goals in offering this free event is to encourage all men to be proactive in their health by receiving this potentially life-saving screening,” said Dr. Kevin Joseph, president and CEO of West Chester Hospital. “As a member of the West Chester community, we are extremely proud to play an important role in ensuring a healthy future for our neighbors.”

Reservations are required; space is limited. To register, call 513-298-3278 by Thursday, Feb. 23.

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Tags: Tags: cancer, free prostate exams, health, men, prostate cancer, West Chester Hospital

UC Health Hematology Oncology has relocated and expanded its outpatient care and infusion services to the West Chester medical campus.

Officials say the new space at 7626 University Drive, ste. 201, next to West Chester Hospital, will allow the center to better service more patients from Northern Cincinnati.

“Physician input was considered in every aspect of developing the new space, from the physical design to patient flow and the overall ambiance,” said Dr. Tahir Latif, director of outpatient fusion services for UC Health University of Cincinnati Physicians.

“We are excited to offer the same robust portfolio of cancer clinical trials and multidisciplinary team approach to cancer care to all Greater Cincinnati patients, regardless of whether they live closer to the river or Dayton.”

The new facility will offer an expanded lab, providing on-site chemotherapy drug mixing, in-house bone marrow biopsies and the ability to perform several blood tests within minutes.

A remodeled treatment area includes 15 massage chairs for infusion services, complimentary iPad and Wifi access for patients, six clinical exam rooms and a conference room with audio-visual capabilities for family consultations and group meetings.

Physicians and staff are invited to tour the new facility from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.  For more information or to RSVP, call 513-475-8010.

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Tags: Tags: business, cancer, health, medical office, relocate, UC Health, uc health hematology oncology, West Chester, West Chester Hospital, west chester medical campus

Bajon Salon & Spa in West Chester is hosting a fundraiser this Thursday, Aug. 25 at 5:30 p.m. for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which is a volunteer-driven charity that is a leader in raising funds for childhood cancer research grants.

At the fundraiser, people can decide to shave their head, volunteer or donate to the charity. To support the event, click on “Make a Donation” on the event’s page on www.stbaldricks.org.

According to the website, the event has 12 participants who will be shaved. Those 12 have already raised $3,193. The goal, however, is to raise $20,000.

Bajon Salon & Spa is located at 9102 West Chester Towne Center Road.

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Bajon Salon & Spa in West Chester is hosting a fundraiser Aug. 25 at 5:30 p.m. for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which is a volunteer-driven charity that is a leader in raising funds for childhood cancer research grants.

At the fundraiser, people can decide to shave their head, volunteer or donate to the charity. To support the event, click on “Make a Donation” on the event’s page on www.stbaldricks.org.

According to the website, the event has 11 participants who will be shaved. Those 11 have already raised $2,434. The goal, however, is to raise $20,000.

Bajon Salon & Spa is located at 9102 West Chester Towne Center Road.

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Tags: Tags: Bajon Salon & Spa, cancer, cancer research, charity, childhood cancer, fundraiser, shave your head, St. Baldrick’s, St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Through two fundraisers this school year, the Lakota East athletic department raised nearly $30,000 for cancer research, according to Cincinnati.com. Its “Hawks for the Cure” series of events this fall raised $6,250 and its “Relay for Life” event this spring was responsible for a $23,000 donation to the American Cancer Society.

“I knew when I took the position that there would be opportunities to open the eyes of our student athletes to new experiences in the area of service,” Lakota East Athletic Director Richard Bryant told Cincinnati.com. “I am extremely proud of our programs and student-athletes – we have made significant strides in each area, but we will continue to strive for excellence year after year in these areas.”

Athletically, Lakota East had an exceptional school year in 2010-2011.

The school won Greater Miami Conference titles in boys’ golf, girls’ tennis, boys’ basketball, baseball and softball. Furthermore, the baseball team won the state championship and tennis standout Zack Mueck finished as the state runner-up for the second straight year.

For more on the story and what Bryant has called the “best year of athletics in the history of Lakota East,” visit Cincinnati.com’s post “Lakota East athletic department helped raise nearly $30,000 for cancer research.”

(Picture of Bryant at the celebration of Lakota East’s state championship in baseball)

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Tags: Tags: breast cancer, cancer, cancer research, fundraiser, Hawks for the Cure, Lakota East, Lakota East Sports, Relay for Life, Richard Bryant

With opening day less than a week away, the Community Foundation of West Chester Liberty and the Cincinnati Reds are partnering to offer discounted tickets for a good cause.

Fans can purchase tickets for $15 (regular price is $24) through the Community Foundation for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Houston Astros game April 6 at 7:10 p.m.

For every discounted ticket sold, $8 will benefit the Bethany Sininger Flege Pancreatic Cancer Research & Awareness Fund held at The Community Foundation.

To reserve your tickets, contact Susan Pavlech at spavlech@cinci.rr.com.

The Bethany Sininger Flege Pancreatic Cancer Research and Awareness Fund was founded in 2010 to raise funds to benefit pancreatic cancer research, education, prevention and awareness programs in the United States. In addition to supporting cancer research, funds may be used to increase community awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection.

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Tags: Tags: Bethany Sininger Flege Pancreatic Cancer Research & Awareness Fund, cancer, charity, Cincinnati Reds, Community Foundation WCL, Community Foundation West Chester/Liberty, fundraiser, pancreatic cancer, WCL Community Foundation