Melanoma Monday Program Raises Awareness about the Disease

Contact: Robby Channell, 601-968-5135 rchannell@mbhs.org

Jackson, Miss. – April 19, 2006 – Monday, May 1, 2006 is designated Melanoma Monday. To help raise awareness of this disease, Baptist Cancer Services is offering an educational program at noon in the 5th floor conference room of the Colonnades Medical Office building, 501 Marshall Street, Jackson, Miss.

Marshall Ramsey, cartoonist for the Clarion Ledger, will be the guest speaker and tell about his battle with melanoma. Stephanie Jackson, Baptist’s Protect & Detect Cancer Screenings certified nurse practitioner, will make a presentation on melanoma as well.

Bring a lunch and join Baptist for this educational hour-long program. Call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 800-948-6262 to register. There is no cost to attend.

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