Memphis, TN – October 18, 2016 – Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis will host a urologist-led seminar on targeted detection and treatment of prostate cancer on Thursday, October 20th at 6 p.m. The seminar will be held in the Saint Catherine meeting room at the hospital, located at 5959 Park Avenue, Memphis, Tenn.

Walter Rayford, MD, a urologist and medical director for the Urology Cancer Center at Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis will present the latest information on prostate cancer and discuss the facts on risk factors, detection and treatment options.

The Urology Cancer Center at Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a new specialized program at the hospital designed for the diagnosis and treatment of urological cancers including both prostate and bladder cancer.

To register for the seminar or for more information on the program contact the nurse navigator for the program, Gail Winkler at 901-765- 1059 or [email protected] or visit our website at www.saintfrancishosp.com

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About Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 519-bed full service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, Tenn. Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Sleep Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Care Center. The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. To learn more about Saint Francis Hospital, visit www.SaintFrancisHosp.com