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LPGA golfers promote cancer screenings at AtlantiCare

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LPGA golfers Kris Tamulis and Dori Carter speak with Dr. James Wurzer of AtlantiCare's oncology department.

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP - As part of the ShopRite LPGA Classic taking place June 3-9 in Galloway Township, LPGA players helped AtlantiCare share health messages with the community during a visit to AtlantiCare's Cancer Care Institute, a Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner on June 4.

Cancer patient Valerie Adams and Dr. James Wurzer with LPGA golfers Kris Tamulis and Dori Carter.

Golfers Kris Tamulis and Dori Carter taped a public service announcement with James Wurzer, M.D., Ph.D. of the oncology department to promote the importance of screenings for breast, lung, prostate, colorectal and skin cancers. The two also met with patients and staff.

The visit took place during one of two events AtlantiCare is hosting to recognize cancer survivors this week. Other players are scheduled to tape a PSA about the importance of dialing 911 for stroke symptoms Thursday at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center's Neurosciences Institute.

LPGA golfers Kris Tamulis and Dori Carter are welcomed by Dr. James Wurzer and Marcia McCulley, oncology program manager.

For more information about AtlantiCare, call the AtlantiCare Access Center at 1-888-569-1000 or find AtlantiCare on Facebook.