During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to remind the community that Texas A&M Health provides free colonoscopies for uninsured or underinsured low-income individuals, age 45 and older, who live in a 17-county region with funds from the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas. All recommended COVID-related procedures have been put into place to ensure the safety of patients and clinical staff.
Individuals also have the ability to request a free at-home fecal test.
Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early (remove a polyp), but mortality increases significantly as diagnosis is delayed.
–Who: Residents of 17 Counties-Brazos, Burleson, Falls, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Montgomery, Robertson, Trinity, Waller, Walker, Washington
–What: Free colonoscopies for the uninsured or underinsured low-income persons; gas cards provided for those driving more than 80 miles to-and-from their colonoscopy appointment
–Where: Texas A&M Health Family Care Clinic (COVID prevention strategies are in place) or can request a free at-home fecal test
To schedule an appointment call: 979-436-0443
For additional information, media may contact Rae Lynn Mitchell via cell (979-571-8938) or email (raemitchell@tamu.edu)
