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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Events

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Monday, March 11, 2019by kenna.kj

– HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is concerned about the health of the community. Because of this, St. Anthony’s has made the pledge to help increase colorectal cancer screening rates by supporting the “80% in Every Community” nationwide effort, a shared goal to have 80% of adults aged 45 and older regularly screened for colorectal cancer. This initiative is led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (an organization co-founded by the ACS and the CDC).

St. Anthony’s will hold the following Colorectal Cancer Awareness events in March: ·

             Monday, March 11, 8-10 a.m. and 5-7 p.m., at the Workman Sports and Wellness Complex, 1301 North Maple Street, Effingham.

  • Thursday, March 21, 7-8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at HSHS St. Anthony’s Health Center, 900 West Temple Avenue, Building B Lobby, Effingham.
  • Wednesday, March 27, 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. in the HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Lobby, 503 North Maple Street, Effingham.

If you or your family member are age 45 or older, or indicated for a screening due to a colon cancer diagnosis of a first-degree relative, come to this event to learn more about your screening options. Participants may receive a simple take-home FIT test at no charge (while supplies last), or learn how to schedule a colonoscopy. Please check with your insurance provider on coverage for a colonoscopy.

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