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.
Feeling lucky? It’s a beautiful day to win $100! Come down to Powell’s in Pomeroy and tour the Super Colon to enter the drawing for the $100 Powell’s gift card. Get an additional raffle ticket for completing a wellness plan. Drawing will be at 6pm, and the winner does NOT need to be present!
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.
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!
The first Blue Star Healthy Colon Initiative public event was held on August 15, 2013 at the Meigs County Fair. The exhibit featured an inflatable walk-through colon simulation (Super Colon) and personalized wellness plans for those at risk for colon cancer. Local nurses led 190 participants through the Super Colon with guided tours who learned about he progression of colon polyps and the imprtance of early detection for colon cancer. After the guided tour, participants completed a risk assessment quiz to determine their risk for colon cancer. Those who were considered at risk (45 adults) reviewed the 10 question risk assessment quiz with staff to develop a personalized wellness plan. Partilcipants were provided their completed quiz, wellness plan reccomendations, and educational materials.
The Blue Star Healthy Colon Initiative will provide the same exhibit at the Powell’s Food Fair’s Cancer Awareness Day on Wednesday, April 9th, 11am-6pm.
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.