Flint, Michigan – At the end of January, there will be a community event in Flint where people can learn more about how to avoid cancer and get free health services.
Local leaders, health activists, and medical partners will come together at the Flint Forward Cancer Research Town Hall to share expertise and offer direct help to improve cancer outcomes in the community.
The Flint Development Center on Martin Luther King Avenue will host the event on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Doors will open for registration shortly after 10 a.m., followed by a town hall discussion beginning at 11 a.m. Organizers said the goal of the workshop is to provide people clear, useful information about cancer research and the necessity to detect it early.
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After the town hall ends at noon, people will be welcomed to a free mini clinic that will last all afternoon. During this time, people who qualify can get cancer screenings and other health treatments for free. Adults 35 and older can go to the clinic, but pregnant women are not allowed. Registration for the event is free, though an RSVP is encouraged.
The program is part of a larger attempt to make it easier for residents of Flint to find cancer early by bringing advanced screening equipment right to their neighborhoods. Health experts say that finding cancer earlier, often before symptoms develop, gives residents a better chance of getting better treatment and better long-term results.
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City officials highlighted how important it is for people to work together to meet the health needs of the community. According to Mayor Sheldon Neeley, the cooperation is a sign of Flint’s long history of neighbors assisting each other. It will also help make health resources stronger for people now and in the future.
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Organizers want people to come with their family and friends to help spread the word. The event’s goals go beyond screenings. It wants to establish trust, make it easier for people to get care, and promote health equality by making sure more people in Flint get timely information and follow-up services about cancer prevention and treatment.