Urology Associates will once again hold its annual Prostate Screening on Saturday, March 16th, 2024. Over the past seventeen years, the group has made annual trips to cater to the health needs of men on the islands, by carrying out the highly important screening.

During a press conference with Urologists, Dr. Dwayne Thwaites and Dr. Brian Cohen, the medical professionals explained the procedure for Saturday’s event, beginning with registration along with a Digital Rectal Exam and a PSA Blood Test. Additionally, they made the appeal for men to go out and get tested. In speaking on the results from last year’s screening, here is Dr. Thwaites:

He spoke on the benefits derived from the screenings over the years:

Furthermore, he provided information on the process if suspicious results are received:

The screening will be held at the Occasions Center at Pinney’s, Nevis and registration begins at 6am.