Join board-certified colorectal surgeon D. Owen Young, MD, to learn what colon cancer is, why it’s on the rise in younger adults, the importance of early detection and the most effective treatment options at Northwest Health’s next HealthyU wellness seminar. The free event entitled Screen for Life: Colon Cancer Awareness will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in the Community Room at Northwest Health – Porter located 85 E. U.S. Hwy. 6 in Valparaiso.
During his presentation, Dr. Young will share how regular colorectal cancer screenings beginning at age 45 – or younger if you have a family history – are the key to preventing colon cancer. There will a question and answer session at the end of the talk.
HealthyU is a wellness series presented by Northwest Health to provide the community with relevant health and wellness topics. The free monthly seminars are geared to answer you and your families’ questions and provide simple and actionable steps to improve your quality of life and help you stay healthy.
To register for Screen for Life: Colon Cancer Awareness, visit: nwhinfo.com/screeningforlife.
Registration is encouraged and healthy snacks will be available. For questions, call 219-262-6446.
About Northwest Health
Northwest Health is a comprehensive healthcare system committed to providing communities in Northwest Indiana with high-quality, accessible healthcare—from highly specialized care and surgical services to more routine primary care. The system of more than 60 access points includes three hospitals, five emergency departments, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, an ambulance service, and physician offices. A team of more than 3,000 employees work together with the more than 700 physicians on its medical staffs. Northwest Health is owned in part by physicians. For more information, visit NWHealthIN.com.
