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May 10 at Bethesda Health Clinic, 409 W.

Ferguson St., in downtown Tyler.In addition, 29 vendors will be discussing in Spanish services available in the Tyler area to Hispanics.Dr.

John English, Bethesda Clinic director, said, "The Hispanic population in East Texas continues to grow and thrive and one of the greatest challenges for Hispanics is accessing medical services."He added, "With this information being provided in Spanish, these women will be able to improve family access to healthcare and other services for family members in Tyler, allowing them to become better citizens."Bank of America is sponsoring Dia de las Madres for the second year.

Last year 500 women attended.

It is estimated 700 women will attend this year.East Texas Medical Center and Trinity Mother Frances will provide 200 mammograms through their mobile units by grants from the Komen Foundation.Women not receiving mammograms Thursday will be given free certificates to schedule a mammogram at either hospital, again provided by the Komen Foundation.Medical Pathology Laboratories, Tyler Pathology and Tyler physicians have donated time and testing for 48 pap smears.The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler will again provide medical screenings for diabetes, blood pressure and "This will give them an opportunity to ask questions and find...

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