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Colorectal Cancer Screening

Free FIT take-home tests available for pick-up

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Location
HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Pre-Surgical Testing 503 N Maple St | Effingham

Throughout March | Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Preventing colorectal cancer is possible through regular screenings.

Receive a free FIT take-home test (while supplies last). A FIT is recommended to be completed yearly. The FIT kit is offered free to community members and returned kits will be processed through each person’s insurance at no charge.

The American Cancer Society recommends screening begin at age 45 for people at average risk.