1 in 3 people age 50 and older are not up to date with colorectal screenings. This equals 23 million people. More than 60% of deaths from colorectal cancer could be avoided by screening. If you are 50 or older, get tested for colon cancer, even if you have no family history. Help finish the fight against colon cancer! To schedule a screening, contact your medical provider today!
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Feb 27, 2019
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Welcome, Isabel Garman, LAPC
Coal Country Community Health Center is pleased to welcome Isabel Garman, Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, into her new role at the clinic. Isabel provides professional counseling services at CCCHC Beulah as well as Beulah, Hazen, Center and Killdeer School Districts with the I.M.P.A.C.T. Program.
Welcome, Sonja Bosch, LMAC
Coal Country Community Health Center is pleased to welcome Sonja Bosch, Licensed Master Addiction Counselor, to our CCCHC Behavioral Health Team. Sonja provides substance use disorder assessments along with individual, group, and Intensive Outreach Program services.
Join the Fight Against Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women in the United States. Combined, it’s estimated there will be more than 150,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancer reported in the U.S. in 2022 alone. Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms, especially at first. That’s why getting screened is so important. With early screening and testing, it is preventable, treatable, and beatable! The CDC updated recommendations to begin screening for colon cancer starting at age 45. This March during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage you and your loved ones to be aware of risk factors and get screened.