(WAND) — Memorial Health will give out free take-home colon cancer screening tests at several upcoming drive-thru events throughout central Illinois.
"March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we encourage everyone to take advantage of this free screening opportunity," said Tia Rapps, community cancer education coordinator for the Regional Cancer Center. "This is one of the simplest ways to protect your health. Screening from the comfort of your home could truly save your life. Kits are available while supplies last, so don't wait. Early detection makes all the difference."
The take-home screening kits are recommended for people 45 or older, as well as people who have a history of colorectal polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, a diet high in processed food or red meat, smokers, and people who are obese or drink heavily.
Anyone 18 or older is eligible for a kit.
The dates and times for kit pickup are below:
- Decatur: Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. until supplies run out, Crossing Healthcare Drive-Thru, 990 N. Water St.
- Jacksonville:Â Tuesday, March 24, from 4-6 p.m. and Wednesday, March 25, from 9-11 a.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Circle Drive-Thru, 1600 W. Walnut Ave.
- Lincoln:Â Wednesday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to noon, Lincoln Memorial Hospital Drive-Thru, 200 Stahlhut Dr.
- Springfield:Â Thursday, March 12, from 4-6 p.m. at Springfield Clinic 900 Building Drive-Thru, 900 N. 1st St.
- Springfield:Â Wednesday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m., Simmons Cancer Institute Drive-Thru, 315 W. Carpenter St.
- Springfield:Â Wednesday, March 25, from 3:30-6 p.m., Memorial Drive-Thru Lab, at 320 E. Carpenter St.
- Springfield:Â Thursday, March 26, from 5-7 p.m., St. John's Pavilion Drive-Thru, 301 N. 8th St.
- Taylorville: Thursday, March 12, from 8-11 a.m., Taylorville Memorial Hospital Drive-Thru, 201 E. Pleasant St.
Anyone looking for more information about the kit distribution can call 217-788-4400.
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