Despite great technological advances in
medicine, colon cancer rates in Poweshiek County remain above state
average. Grinnell Regional Public Health nurse manager Patty Hinrichs will
present a program on prevention of colon and rectal cancers at the Monday, Oct.
12, Grinnell Regional Medical Center Senior Education Program.
Colorectal cancer should have a smaller rate of
incidence since pre-cancer cells can be detected and treated before cancer
cells begin to grow in the digestive system. Hinrichs will explain screening
options, explain how precancerous cells can be detected and removed, and why
all people over 50 should be screened for colorectal cancer. The program will
include distribution of a free testing kit to participants.
This program is free and open to the public. It will
be held at 10 a.m. in the Drake Community Library, with refreshments beginning
at 9:30 a.m.
Parking is available at the Drake Community Library,
along Park Street, on Fifth Avenue, and in the First Presbyterian Church
parking lot. Seniors needing transportation may call GRMC Communications and
Development at 641-236-2593 by the Thursday before the program.
If you are a person with a disability who requires
special assistance, please call 641-236-2593. For more information about
upcoming speakers, please check GRMC’s website at www.grmc.us.
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