Colon Cancer Screening Kits Available

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For Immediate Release

February 11, 2014

Contact: Matt Punelli – matt@elvphd.org

Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department

 

Free Colon Cancer Screening Kits Available

Colon cancer is preventable and treatable if discovered early, so now is the time to think about getting screened. Over 90% of colorectal cancer cases are found in adults aged 50 and over, which is why yearly screenings are important if you are over 50. Treatment is most effective when colon cancer is detected early, and screening can even prevent colon cancer by finding and removing polyps before they become cancer. The Elkhorn Logan Valley Colon Cancer Prevention Coalition has free Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) kits available at area locations.

 

Kit locations in Cuming County:

  • Shopko Pharmacy in West Point
  • Tom’s Rexall in West Point
  • Dinklage Medical Clinic in West Point
  • Cuming County Extension Office
  • Wisner Pharmacy
  • Wisner Family Practice
  • Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department

 

Kit locations in Burt County:

  • Tekamah Mercy Medical Clinic
  • Wragge Pharmacy in Tekamah
  • Lyons Public Library
  • Oakland Public Library

 

For more information about the free FOBT kits please contact the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department at (402) 529-2233.

 

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