Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. Island Health is working hard to make screening for colorectal cancer easy for our community members. Stop by on Wednesday, March 27 for our Colon Care Day to learn more ways to give your gut some love! Our experts will also be on hand to discuss cervical and breast cancer screenings.

When: Wednesday, March 27, 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. (see what events we have planned below!)
Where: Fidalgo Room at Island Health

10:00 a.m. –  3:00 p.m.: Strollin’ Through the Colon: Check out our huge inflatable Super Colon, pick up your FREE colorectal cancer screening kit and schedule your screening colonoscopy!

11:00 a.m.: Colon Crash Course: Join General Surgeon, Mark Donovan, MD, FACS, for a short discussion on everything you need to know about getting a colonoscopy.

2:00 p.m.: Colon Cuisine: Learn how to select and prep foods for optimal gut health with a short cooking demonstration by Amber Phillips, MS, RD.

Drop-in to pick-up a FIT kit, attend a class or talk to our staff about screening recommendations! If you have questions, call 360.299.4204.