March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and the Christian County Health Department is urging citizens to get screened for the disease.
Health Education Manager Amanda Bassingthwaite says they are spending the month informing people on what colon cancer is and how to get the screenings.
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She notes smoking can increase your risk of getting colon cancer and that the health department has programs to help people quit the dangerous habit.
right-click to download mp3Bassingthewaite will spend the day Wednesday, kicking the butts.
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If you need more information on colon cancer awareness or how to quit smoking, contact the Christian County Health Department.
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The health department is open weekdays and located at 1700 Canton Street near the Jennie Stuart Health in Hopkinsville.
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