Register for a free skin cancer screening

Centegra Health System will offer free screenings for skin cancer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Fire Station, 1691 Cumberland Parkway in Algonquin.

Other dates are: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, and 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.

Space is limited and registration is required for each location. Register by calling 877-CENTEGRA (236-8347).

A board-certified dermatologist or a certified physician assistant will provide a thorough exam of the attendees' skin to detect any precancerous changes.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, affecting more than two million Americans each year. The good news: it is the easiest to cure if it is diagnosed and treated early. Centegra Health System's free skin cancer screenings do not take the place of an annual exam by a personal physician and is not intended for people who have already had skin cancer.

Centegra Health System and the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation partner all year to raise awareness of the importance of early cancer detection.

The Get Checked! Program provides information about lifestyle changes and guidelines for routine screenings that can make a big difference in one's life. The Gavers Cancer Resource Library is also featured at Centegra Sage Cancer Center in McHenry and offers a library inventory of books, journals and booklets. Information in the library is available in English and Spanish.

As the region's leading health care provider, Centegra Health System continues to bring the latest treatments and technology, along with the skills of nearly 4,000 associates, to meet the needs of the growing McHenry County community. For more information about Centegra Health System, visit centegra.org, search Centegra Health System on Facebook and Twitter or call 877-CENTEGRA (236-8347).