Trouble with Cost of Screening?

For those of you who need a screening test, but do not have insurance or can’t afford the testing, please contact Southeastern Med at 740-439-8156 or the Mount Carmel Colon Health Program at 614-546-3800. You may be eligable for a FREE screening test! Remember, if you are 50 or older, you need to be tested for colon cancer. If someone in your family has had colon cancer or if you have certain medical conditions, you might need to be tested before you are 50. Talk with your doctor about colon cancer screening.

Lifestyle Factors

According to ACS, the links between colorectal cancer and several lifestyle related factors (diet, weight, and exercise) are some of the strongest for any type of cancer. Learn how you can help to prevent and detect colon cancer. Join us at Powell’s Food Fair in Pomeroy tomorrow between noon and 6pm to tour the Super Colon and receive a free wellness plan.

National Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Did you know that screening can save up to 60% of colon cancer related deaths? In honor of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, schedule a screening test! Watch this ACS video on colon cancer testing “Get Tested for Colon Cancer: Here’s How”  to learn about the different types of colon cancer screening tests.

Welcome to the Blue Star Blog!

Welcome to the Blue Star Blog!

The Blue Star Healthy Colon Initiative is a collaboration between the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center, Appalachia Community Cancer Network (ACCN), OSU Extension – Meigs County and the Meigs County Cancer Initiative (MCCI) to raise awareness and increase colon cancer screening rates in Meigs County.

This project is made possible by funding through OSU CARES – an initiative of Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio State University to expand faculty, staff and student partnerships with communitites throughout Ohio.