Did you know that that Blue Star symbol was introduced on April 1, 2004 by the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) to represent the fight against colorectal cancer? The Blue Star’s universal message is that colorectal cancer is PREVENTABLE, TREATABLE, and BEATABLE. Check out http://thenewbluestar.org/index.htm for more information on the logo.
Norma (MCCI Member) and Michelle (OSU Extension) will presenting on the success of the Blue Star Healthy Colon Initiative at the 2014 Annual Ohio ACCN Research Seminar: Addressing Cancer Health Disparities in Appalachia. Join us to hear about the wonderful Blue Star Healthy Colon Initiative as well as other programs and projects addressing cancer health disparities in Appalachia!
Have you heard about the Colon Cancer Alliance’s Undy 5000 Event? It’s a family-friendly 5k dedicated to raising awareness about colon cancer! The closest event is offered in Cincinnati on 10/11. Anyone intersted in an Undy 5000 in Meigs County?!?!
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.
What a successful day, but boy are we pooped! (Haha!) We estimate that we gave about 15o Super Colon Tours and completed more than 75 Wellness Plans! Thank you to all those who visited us yesterday at Powell’s and a super thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers! Congratulations to our TWO winners of the $100 Powell’s Gift Card!
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.
Visit us tomorrow at Powell’s Food Fair in Pomeroy! You could win a $100 Powell’s gift card for touring the Super Colon or completing a Wellness Plan!!! 
Need local screening information? Check out the Resources in Meigs County.
The Super Colon was toured by 190 people and heard by many on the radio! Dr. Paskett provided a guided tour and interview to Retro 92.1. We hope to see YOU and Retro 92.1 again next month at Cancer Awareness Day!