UTICA — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), in collaboration with Upstate Urology, is hosting a free prostate cancer screening event throughout the month of September to recognize Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and encourage men to get screened. 

Who: Men ages 45 to 75

What: Free prostate exam with a prostate-specific blood test

Where: Upstate Urology at MVHS, 1675 Bennett Street, Utica. Use the Bennett Street entrance and take the green elevators to the second floor. 

When: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 and 27 and Friday, Sept. 9 and 23.

Why: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. Approximately one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Early diagnosis of prostate cancer significantly increases the likelihood of survival.

How: Schedule an appointment by visiting mvhealthsystem.org/prostate-screening-form or calling 315-624-HOPE (4673).