HAMPTON, Va. — In light of September being Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute hosted its first annual Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health Awareness Fair on Saturday morning.
The free event aimed to provide Hampton Roads with information on prostate cancer, general health and self-care, organizers said in a news release. It started at 9 a.m.
The Hampton Roads Prostate Health Forum (HRPHF), Sentara and Urology of Virginia conducted early-detection exams and checks for men at risk for prostate cancer, specifically PSA tests and DRE exams.
Hampton University’s School of Pharmacy and School of Nursing provided general health education, as well as COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots.
NFL Hall of Famer defensive end and Hampton Roads native Bruce Smith made an appearance at the event as well.
Smith was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, and attended Virginia Tech from 1981-1984. In 1985, he was selected first overall by the Bills in the NFL Draft and appeared in four consecutive Super Bowls with the team.
Organizers said he met and greeted fans and participated in a panel discussion about health alongside fellow retired players, including Wali Rainer, Dion Foxx and Billy McMullen.
The Proton Therapy Institute is located at 40 Enterprise Pkwy, Hampton, Virginia. For more information about it, you can visit its website.
