West Dallas Cancer Awareness Event and Health Fair to Offer Free Information, Education and Screenings April 14-15, 2023

Event at the Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy Features Resources from the American Cancer Society, Parkland Health, UT Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic and Many Others

DALLAS – APRIL 3, 2023 – In 2022, the American Cancer Society reported an estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases across the United States. In 2023, there will be an estimated 139,100 new cases in the state of Texas alone. The top five types of cancers across the state of Texas include: breast, prostate, lung, colorectal and kidney/renal pelvis.

 In an effort to help increase awareness of this prevalent disease, organizations are partnering to bring education, information and health screenings to the West Dallas Community with a free health event.

 WHEN: Friday, April 14 – Saturday, April 15, 2023

Day 1:

Friday, April 14, 2023

Free mammography screenings by UT Southwestern Moncrief

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location:

Head Start Dallas

3737 Goldman St, Dallas, TX 75212

Day 2: Saturday, April 15, 2023

Full health fair featuring a wide variety of community resources  

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location:

Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy

2303 Bickers St., Dallas TX 75212

On Friday, April 14, UT Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute will offer free on-site mammography screenings through its Mobile Cancer Clinic. The mobile screening clinic will provide free mammograms by appointment between 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The innovative 18-wheeler clinic will provide screening services in the parking lot of Head Start Dallas at 3737 Goldman St., Dallas, TX 75212. To request an appointment, please connect with the scheduling team through the form on this event website: www.westdallashealth.com.

On Saturday, April 15 during the full health fair, attendees will have an opportunity to access information and connect with services in the community available to support their health and well-being. The event is family-friendly and free, featuring great resources all in one place, including:

• Breast, colorectal and skin health information and on-site blood glucose screenings provided by Parkland Health
• Colorectal cancer screening and testing information from Exact Sciences
• Information, support services and cancer screening recommendations from American Cancer Society
• Lung, breast, colon, liver and blood cancer screening materials and disease awareness information from Genentech
• On-site health screenings and information from Aetna
• Healthcare and services information provided by McKesson
• Home care/personal assistance, respite care and non-emergent medical transportation information from Caremate Wellness Solutions
• Palliative and end-of-life hospice services information and accessibility/sign-up information for Meals on Wheels program from the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas
• Asthma education and screening tools from Positive Breathing
• Resources and clinic discount information from Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic (includes adult health care, behavioral health, dentistry, marketplace, pediatrics, prenatal care and pharmacy)
• West Dallas resources and services information from Brother Bill’s Helping Hand and Buckner Family Hope Center (includes access to counseling, food pantry, dental clinic and eye care clinic)
• Health/nutrition information and cooking demonstration provided by Texas A&M Agrilife
• Job training and employment resources from Community Council of Greater Dallas
• Medicaid information and resources for families and children provided by Amerigroup
• Healthy eating, exercise classes and services information from YMCA
• Activities, games, youth services and sign-up information from Mercy Street
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities for adults and children provided by Perot Museum
• Crafts and information on Fish Trap Lake community clean-up provided by National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)
• Public transportation information from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
• Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) information for access to free internet services from AT&T

The event is hosted by DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas with the strategic direction of the American Cancer Society CEOs Against Cancer North Texas, a volunteer chapter composed of North Texas business leaders that are committed to improving cancer prevention, early detection and treatment support for their employees and the North Texas community.

“We could not do what we do without the support of our volunteers and community partners. We’re proud of the leadership that our CEOs Against Cancer North Texas Chapter is providing in this effort, and grateful to DHA and others for bringing this event to life so that we can continue to work towards our vision to impact every cancer, every life,” says Jeff Fehlis, executive vice president of the American Cancer Society.

“Our team at DHA is proud to partner with these top-tier community-based organizations. We are excited to welcome West Dallas residents to become better equipped to manage their health,” says Troy Broussard, president and chief executive officer of DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, and board member of the CEOs Against Cancer North Texas Chapter. “This will be an impactful event and we hope to see many of our neighbors there.”

“Cancer is a personal fight for many of us – whether we are battling the disease ourselves, or supporting a loved one through treatment,” says Brian Tyler, chief executive officer, McKesson and chairman, CEOs Against Cancer North Texas Chapter. “Education and early detection through screenings empower us to live healthier lives and take control of the fight against cancer.”

Organizations participating and providing information and services during the event include Aetna, American Cancer Society, Amerigroup, AT&T, Brother Bill’s Helping Hand, Buckner Family Hope Center, Caremate, CEOs Against Cancer North Texas, Community Council of Greater Dallas, DART, DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, Exact Sciences, Genentech, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic, McKesson, Mercy Street, National Environmental Education Foundation, Parkland Health, Perot Museum, Positive Breathing, Texas A&M Agrilife, UT Southwestern Moncrief Cancer Institute, Visiting Nurse Association of Texas and YMCA.

For more information about the event, please visit: www.westdallashealth.com

About the West Dallas Community Cancer Awareness Event Partners

The West Dallas Cancer Awareness event is hosted by DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas with strategic direction of the American Cancer Society CEOs Against Cancer North Texas, a volunteer chapter composed of North Texas business leaders that are committed to improving cancer prevention, early detection and treatment support for their employees and the North Texas community. All programming provided during the event is offered for free directly by participating organizations.

For more information about CEOs Against Cancer North Texas, please visit: www.ceosagainstcancernorthtexas.com