Blue Star Healthy Colon Initiative
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2013-05-02
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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 will increase knowledge about prevention and early detection of colon cancer among adult residents in Meigs County. This collaborative effort will: - Raise awareness about the burden of colon cancer - Provide education on prevention and early detection of colon cancer - Develop personalized wellness plans for residents at risk for colon cancer - Encourage participation in classes through OSU Extension to help residents adopt a healthy lifestyle.
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IMPACT. 1: Colon cancer screening is recommended for everyone 50 and over. Although, less than 42% of Meigs County residents age 50 and over have been screened for colon cancer in the last five years. -- 2. An inflatable walk-through colon (Super Colon) will be exhibited to provide an interactive educational tool at the Meigs County Fair on August 15 and Racine Party in the Park on September 14. -- 3. Personalized wellness plans will be provided for at least 100 residents in Meigs County at high-risk for colon cancer including suggestions to help prevent and detect 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. 1 (2013).