Life is busy. Like, calendar-on-the-fridge, alarms-on-your-phone, snacks-in-your-purse busy. And in the middle of caring for kids, parents, partners, coworkers, and the occasional lost sock… it’s easy to put your health on the back burner.
Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is here with a gentle (but loving) nudge: your health matters—and staying healthy helps you show up as the very best version of you. That’s why we’re thrilled to share this opportunity with our friends at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, who are bringing FREE cancer screenings to Monroe.
Free Cancer Screenings – Mark Your Calendar 🗓️
On February 27, 2026, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will provide free breast, colorectal, and skin cancer screenings right here in our community.
📍 Location:
Public Safety Building
1810 MLK Blvd
Monroe, LA 71202
🕘 Date & Time:
Friday, February 27, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
⚠️ Important:
Advance registration is required to participate.
Why This Matters
Early detection can save lives. Period. These screenings remove two of the biggest barriers to care—cost and access—and make it easier to take that all-important first step. Whether you’ve been meaning to schedule a screening “someday” or you’re just overdue (no judgment here), this is your sign.
How to Register 📞💻
To make an appointment or get more information:
📞 Call (318) 414-9758
🌐 Visit marybird.org/get-screened
From the Children’s Coalition ❤️
We believe strong families start with healthy caregivers, parents, grandparents, and community members. Taking a little time for your health isn’t selfish—it’s smart. And this is one of those rare moments where doing something good for yourself is also incredibly easy.
So go ahead. Make the call. Save the date. Tell a friend.
Future-you will be so glad you did. 💛
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but Lantern gets pretty close. Lantern is a free text messaging support service that delivers age-appropriate tips, local event updates, and helpful reminders right to your phone. It’s like having a parenting BFF who always has your back! This is a service provided by the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana. Their primary mission is to collaborate with partner agencies to identify and address critical issues related to children and youth in our community, facilitating change by bringing together people and programs to meet those needs, and educating parents, professionals, and policymakers on “what works” for children in our community.
Sign up for Lantern today and light your parenting path—one helpful message at a time. (Make sure you share this wonderful service with friends and family! Tell them to send a text: NELAKids to 274-448).
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