Mount Holly Newsflash - Wednesday, March 1, 2023 The weather today in Mount Holly - A chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com
NEWS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 1, 2023 CONTACT: Jill Jesso-White jjwhite@chcrr.org (802) 855-5393
A Community Health Tip: Screen for Life
Rutland - Prevention is the key and it's something we believe in at Community Health. Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, so have you asked your primary care provider about colon cancer screening? It's the second deadliest cancer in the U.S., and in Vermont, it's the third most common cancer diagnosed and the third leading cause of cancer death in men and women.
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control recommends regular screening beginning at age 45 because screening….
shows the warning signs of colon and rectal cancer
helps prevent colorectal cancer by finding precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) so they can be removed before they turn into cancer
finds colorectal cancer early when treatment is most effective
There are several screening test options. So, talk to your primary care provider about which one is right for you. Precancerous polyps and colorectal cancer don't always cause symptoms, especially early on. You need to get screened even if you have no family history because most colorectal cancers occur in people with no family history.
*Graphic courtesy of Exact Sciences.
An estimated 153,000 people will be diagnosed with colon and rectal cancer this year - one in every 24 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime.
If you or a loved one are between 45 and 75 years of age, take action and talk to your Community Health primary care provider about getting screened. Check our website http://www.chcrr.org or call 802-779-9169 or toll free at 888-989-8707.
Community Health is Vermont's largest FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center), a network of primary care, pediatric, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services with offices in Rutland, Brandon, Castleton, West Pawlet and Shoreham. Community Dental offices are located in Rutland and Shoreham; Community Kids Dental and Community Health Pediatrics are in Rutland; and Behavioral Health services are available at all of our locations. Community Health Express Care centers, open 7 days a week, are located at the Rutland and Castleton Community Health Centers.
All Community Health locations are open and accepting patients. For more information about career opportunities, hours and Community Health locations check our website www.chcrr.org.
The mission of Community Health is to be the foremost integrated community health center providing quality and collaborative care that is accessible to all people, in order to live their best lives and build stronger communities.
