1 in 3 people age 50 and older are not up to date with colorectal screenings. This equals 23 million people. More than 60% of deaths from colorectal cancer could be avoided by screening. If you are 50 or older, get tested for colon cancer, even if you have no family history. Help finish the fight against colon cancer! To schedule a screening, contact your medical provider today!
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Feb 27, 2019
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COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccinations are now open to the general public. Individuals 18 years of age and older are eligible to receive their vaccine at Coal Country Community Health Center. The following vaccines are available at all CCCHC locations:
Local healthcare organizations seek community input
SMC has teamed up with the UND Center for Rural Health, Coal Country Community Health Center, Custer Health, Hilltop Home of Comfort and Knife River Care Center to gather information about the communities we serve and learn more about how local services are used. The results of this survey will be used to develop a plan to improve and expand the care we provide.
A personal touch for personal care
In March, Paul Doll spent a three-day stay at the hospital in Hazen while receiving IV treatment for diverticulitis, receiving continual and personal care from Amanda Boyer, RN and other doctors and nurses he knew and trusted here in his hometown.