Blue Star Healthy Colon Initiative
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2014-05-01
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Ohio State University. Office of Outreach and Engagement
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The occurrence of colorectal cancer in Meigs County is 17.6% higher than that for Ohio, and death from colorectal cancer in Meigs County is 35% higher than Ohio. The Blue Star Healthy Colon Initiative was designed to teach people about the risks, symptoms, prevention, and early detection of colon cancer among adult residents in Meigs County.
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IMPACT. 1: This collaborative effort has: Raised awareness about the burden of colon cancer. Provided education on prevention and early detection of colon cancer. Displayed an interactive exhibit to discuss healthy colon tissue and colon cancer -- 2. This initiative held two community events at the Meigs County Fair (Aug. '13) and Powell's Food Fair (April '14) with the following results: Nurses guided more than 330 people through the inflatable walk-through colon. More than 120 people received individually-tailored wellness plans. Post-tour surveys showed significant increase in knowledge about colon cancer and colon cancer screening. People reported they were more likely to get a colon cancer screening and talk to their doctor about colon cancer.
OSU PARTNERS: Comprehensive Cancer Center; College of Medicine; College of Nursing; School of Communications; Buckeyes without Borders; OSU Extension - Meigs County
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Meigs County Cancer Initiative; Meigs County Health Department; Appalachia Community Cancer Network
PRIMARY CONTACT: Darla Fickle (darla.fickle@osumc.edu)
OSU PARTNERS: Comprehensive Cancer Center; College of Medicine; College of Nursing; School of Communications; Buckeyes without Borders; OSU Extension - Meigs County
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Meigs County Cancer Initiative; Meigs County Health Department; Appalachia Community Cancer Network
PRIMARY CONTACT: Darla Fickle (darla.fickle@osumc.edu)
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Engaged Scholars, v. 2 (2014).