WHAT: The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Passavant and Passavant Hospital Foundation present a free colon cancer prevention health fair that will include the following health education materials and screenings:
- Cancer prevention and nutrition
- Smoking cessation
- Learn recommended guidelines for cancer screenings
- Meet the staff from the GI Lab
- Learn more about colonoscopies
- Bone density screening
- Blood pressure/circulation test
In addition, there will be free colon cancer screenings (FIT* kit) for eligible participants. You qualify if you:
- Are age 45 to 75 (76 to 85 for those in good health).
- Haven't had a colonoscopy or stool tests for many years or ever.
- Have any kind of health insurance or no health insurance.
*The FIT test kit is a more sensitive and easier stool test done at home. A pre-paid mailer will be provided to interested parties.
Registration is required. Visit UPMC.com/Classes
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