Mercy Health East Palestine Primary Care will be hosting a series of health screening events for patients throughout the month of February.

According to a press release, these events will make it easier for patients and the community to access important annual screenings, labs, mental health care and other services.

Mobile Van Wednesdays at the East Palestine Library will bring the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Mobile Mammography Unit to the area for breast cancer screenings and the Mobile Dental Van for dental care.

Additionally, there will be walk-in labs and mental health screening available at East Palestine Primary Care throughout the month.

"Primary care and annual screenings are important to our overall health, as they help ensure patients receive cohesive and well-coordinated care. Prioritizing routine care and screenings can also help prevent health challenges before they arise or catch something early," said nurse practitioner Giuseppe DeAbate.

Details on what type of care is offered and when you can get it can be found below.

Mammovan Breast Screenings will be offered February 14 and 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the East Palestine Library. Patients can self-refer for annual screening mammograms, which are usually a covered benefit with most insurance carriers and do not require a physician referral. 

To schedule a mammogram, you can call 330-480-2645.

The dental van will be at the East Palestine Library on February 7 and 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To schedule a visit, you can call 330-426-3778.

Walk-in screening labs will be offered every Tuesday and Thursday at Mercy Health East Palestine Primary Care from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. No appointments are necessary and new patients can review screening results by appointment.

Mental health screenings will take place February 13 and 20 East Palestine Primary Care from 9:00 a.m. to noon. No appointments are necessary and new patients can review screening results by appointment.