Fifth Ward, Free cancer screening

Houston’s Fifth Ward residents offered free cancer screenings as water, soil testing continues
The cancer screening initiative comes weeks after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its first round of soil testing results from the area, which found elevated levels of highly toxic chemical compounds at some locations.
Officials push for Fifth Ward residents to participate in study as cancer cluster concerns continue
HOUSTON — A Houston City Council member is partnering with other organizations to launch an effort to better study a community where cancer clusters have been detected.
Free cancer screening offered to Fifth Ward residents exposed to water and soil contamination
In a partnership with Councilmember Plummer’s office, a nonprofit organization has launched efforts to catch cancer early in Greater Fifth Ward.
Residents of Houston's Fifth Ward cancer cluster to be screened for cancer indicators
Residents in a Fifth Ward cancer cluster will soon be part of an inaugural cancer screening study that will be replicated across the country. Council Member Dr. Letitia Plummer secured funding for the study from the National Minority Quality Forum.
Free cancer screenings for Fifth Ward residents
A cancer cluster was first identified in Houston's Fifth Ward in 2019. On Monday, city leaders knocked doors to make sure residents knew about free screenings that could save lives.
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New cancer detection program launches in Fifth Ward to combat health crisis
A new early cancer detection program, the Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative (C-SSI), has been launched in Houston's Fifth Ward to combat rising cancer rates in historically underserved communities.
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Council Member Letitia Plummer joins cancer detection initiative, ‘Fifth Ward Exposed’ documentary to premiere in Houston
Council Member Letitia Plummer is taking a big step in the fight against cancer in Fifth Ward. On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, she will be the first patient to enroll in the Cancer ...
Fifth Ward residents angry with creosote testing limitations as EPA presents first home soil results
The zone north of Union Pacific's rail yard, once home to a toxic open-air wood preserving operation, had slightly elevated ...
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Record warmth possible in Houston Thursday
HOUSTON – The line of storms that hit our northern cities Wednesday night moves east. Replacing those storms is a dry and ...
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Houston residents terrorized by pack of dogs, one in critical condition
Since Feb.16, city officials say a pack of dogs has terrorized residents near Crane and Russell Streets. One woman remains in ...
Dog attacks in Houston’s Fifth Ward leave residents hospitalized, survivors speak out
Since Feb.16, city officials say a pack of dogs has terrorized residents near Crane and Russell Streets. One woman remains in ...