Free skin cancer screenings to be held on May 7

CoxHealth will offer free skin cancer screenings on Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The screenings will be held at Hulston Cancer Center (3850 S. National Ave., Springfield) and will take approximately 10 minutes per appointment.

Skin cancer screenings are a way to identify potential skin cancers and precancers. It is estimated that over 3 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancers each year.

Participants must be at least 18 years old and not be under the care of a dermatologist. Registration for an appointment is required by May 5. Space is limited. Call 417/269-INFO to register.