Published on February 27, 2025
Owensboro Health Expands Colon Cancer Awareness Events to More Locations in 2025
Owensboro Health, in partnership with the Kentucky Cancer Program, is expanding its annual Colon Cancer Awareness Events to more locations this year. These educational events will provide important resources on colorectal cancer prevention, screening and treatment.
Attendees will have the opportunity to visit health resource booths, speak with healthcare professionals, and learn how regular screenings can prevent colon cancer or detect it early when it's most treatable. Some locations will also feature an interactive inflatable colon display, allowing visitors to walk through and see healthy colon tissue, polyps and cancerous growths up close.
Event Schedule
- *March 4: Breckenridge Medical Building, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- *March 5: Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- March 6: Henderson Healthplex, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- *March 7: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- March 11: Muhlenberg Healthplex, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- March 12: Madisonville Healthplex, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
*These events will also feature an inflatable colon.
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths, yet it is highly preventable with timely screenings. According to the Owensboro Health Cancer Registry, colorectal cancer remains a top concern in our region. Early detection and education are key to reducing these numbers.
Owensboro Health invites the public to attend these free events to learn more about keeping their colon healthy.
About Owensboro Health
Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities it serves in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 350 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a weight management program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.
On average each year, we have more than 19,000 inpatient admissions, deliver 2,000 babies and provide the region’s only Level III NICU. Owensboro Health physicians perform nearly 33,000 surgical procedures, including nearly 150 open-heart surgeries. Our physicians and staff have 90,000 Emergency Department visits and more than 1.25 million outpatient visits annually. Visit our home page for more information.