WMMC’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event

WMMC is hosting Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event. This event will be held on March 30, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. near WMMC’s Courtyard Cafe in the Main Hospital Building. Hear from WMMC physicians, including General Surgeon Dr. Amira Ghazali, about how colorectal cancer can be prevented with colonoscopies. Those who sign up for a colonoscopy in March and complete their screening within 60 days of scheduling it could win a cash prize of $500 or $250!

Quick stats about Colon Cancer (From the American Cancer Society):

1. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and in women.
2. It’s predicted that 106,180 new cases of colon cancer will be reported in 2022.
3. This year, colon cancer is expected to cause about 52,580 deaths.

How to Schedule a Colonoscopy: 

1. WMMC.com/Colonoscopy
2. Call (660) 747-5558

Colonoscopies are for individuals 45 or older and are covered by most insurance providers. To sign up for a colonoscopy today, click the link below.