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The YMCA of Alaska invites you to a LIVESTRONG Open House on Wednesday, August 7th from 1 – 3 pm at the Lake Otis YMCA of Alaska (5353 Lake Otis Pkwy: map). Come meet the instructors and staff, see the facility, and learn about course start dates. By focusing on physical fitness and emotional support, the LIVESTRONG program has helped many survivors regain their confidence and their health. Several of our members have participated in this program—join our online support session if you’d like to speak with them about it.

Health fairs will return in August. Blood tests typically available at health fairs include prostate screening (PSA) without a doctor’s order. Health fairs are scheduled all over the state: their website will have a full list of locations and dates (scroll to the bottom of the page) once they are set for the coming season.

Selected fairs will include the Us TOO booth where you can speak with a prostate cancer survivor, see if you qualify for a free PSA test, and pick up information. Check back here for updates on where you find the Us TOO booth.

View forward and down of a table covered with a cloth printed with "Alaska Men's Run for prostate and testicular cancer" above artwork in blues representing a group of men running against a background of distant mountains. On the table are various brochures, pens, hats, t-shirts, water bottles, including posters promoting the UsToo support group. There is a backdrop of standing posters with information on prostate screening.
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This year’s Alaska Men’s Run will be held on Sept. 21, 2024. You can read more about it or sign up at their home website.