Jameson Offers Cancer Education Programs

  March 25, 2009 – The Pennsylvania Department of Health recently announced the Pennsylvania Cancer Education (Network), a new cancer control initiative in the Commonwealth, which aims to help reduce the number of cancer cases and deaths in Pennsylvania.  The Network, under the direction of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, is designed to educate the public about colorectal, prostate, ovarian and skin cancers.  These four cancers combined account for almost 30% of the cancer burden in the state, which is why the Department of Health has undertaken this extraordinary initiative. 

  As part of this initiative, Jameson Health System partnered with Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia to be able to provide education sessions focused on the importance of cancer prevention and early detection for these four types of cancer.  The 30-minute presentations provide information about risk factors, symptoms, methods of screening and treatment.

  The Jameson Community & Staff Education Department provides this education free of charge to employees and the community in the Lawrence, Mercer, Butler and Beaver counties.    Flexible scheduling of day and evening hours is available to meet the needs of local businesses, groups and organizations.

  For further information, and/or to schedule these presentations, please call 724-656-4270 .