Tag Archives: cancer screening

Make the Right Choice and Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer

If you’re age 50 or older and haven’t been screened for colorectal cancer, now is your time! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 3 adults ages 50-75 years are not getting tested for colorectal cancer as recommended.  Screening can find polyps so they can be removed before turning into… Read more >

Celebrate men’s Health Week With A Free Colorectal Cancer Screening

The week of June 9th – 15th is National Men’s Health Week. National Men’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance to empower men to make their health a top priority. Making your health a top priority includes following through with regular colorectal cancer screenings. Free colorectal cancer screenings are available for uninsured men ages… Read more >

FREE Mammograms For Women Without Health Insurance

When was your last mammogram? On October 19th celebrate National Mammography Day by scheduling your mammogram! Women between the ages of 40 and 64 who do not have health insurance may qualify for a free breast exam, mammogram, and Pap test through the Onondaga County Cancer Services Program (CSP). If you are an uninsured woman… Read more >

Celebrate Men’s Health Week With A Free Colorectal Cancer Screening!

Date of Release: June 8, 2012                           For Further Information Please Call:                                                                                                 Kathy Mogle                                                                                                 435-3280 Celebrate Men’s Health Week With A Free Colorectal Cancer Screening!   The week of June 11th – 17th is National Men’s Health Week. National Men’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance ending with the Father’s Day holiday that is coordinated by… Read more >

Free Breast Exams, Pap Tests, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests at Syracuse Community Health Center

For more information contact Emily Young, Public Health Educator at 315-435-3280 Uninsured women ages 40 to 64 will have the valuable opportunity to receive free breast exams, mammograms, and Pap tests at Syracuse Community Health Center located at 819 S. Salina Street, in collaboration with the Onondaga County Cancer Services Program (CSP) Partnership. For uninsured… Read more >

Celebrate Women’s Health Week With A Free Cancer Screening!

Date of Release: May 11, 2012                          For Further Information Please Call:                                                                                                 Emily Young, Public Health Educator                                                                                                 435-3280 Celebrate Women’s Health Week With A Free Cancer Screening! The week of May 13th– 19th is National Women’s Health Week. National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human… Read more >

Downtown Syracuse Goes Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Date of Release: February 29, 2012                       For Further Information Please Call:                                                                                                 Jenny Dickinson, Coordinator                                                                                                 435-3280 Downtown Syracuse Goes Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Starting March 1, Downtown Syracuse landmarks will be lighting up blue as part of the Main Streets Go Blue campaign to recognize Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Main Streets Go Blue is… Read more >

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Date of Release: January 3, 2012                     For Further Information Please Call:                                                                                                 Emily Young                                                                                                 Public Health Educator                                                                                                 435-3280 January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month   The Onondaga County Cancer Services Program (CSP) offers free Pap tests for women ages 40 and older who do not have health insurance. Some women may believe they do not need regular… Read more >

“Love Yourself” With A Summer Screening

Date of Release: July 13, 2011                          For Further Information Please Call:                                                                                                 Emily Young                                                                                                 Public Health Educator                                                                                                 435-3280 “Love Yourself” With A Summer Screening   The Onondaga County Cancer Services Program Partnership (CSP) is running a special summer screening opportunity for uninsured women age 40 and older to receive a free breast exam and mammogram. A phone… Read more >

Free Colorectal Cancer Screening Available

Date of Release: July5, 2011                             For Further Information Please Call:                                                                                                 Emily Young                                                                                                 Public Health Educator                                                                                                 435-3280 Free Colorectal Cancer Screening Available   The Onondaga County Cancer Services Program Partnership would like to remind uninsured men over the age of 50 that free at-home colorectal cancer screening kits are available by calling 435-3653. Colorectal cancer occurs most… Read more >