Have You Heard? Facts From The Field - November 12, 2013

November 12, 2013 The New York State Department of Health’s Cancer Services Program launched the Main Streets Go Blue campaign to raise awareness about the importance of regular colorectal cancer screening [PDF - 453KB].  In 2011 and 2012, the campaign [PDF - 269KB] recruited more than 850 businesses and partner organizations, distributed 404 fecal blood tests, and referred 85 clients for colonoscopy. Interested in learning more? Join the discussion with health professionals from around the nation about efforts to reduce colorectal cancer in today’s CDC Vital Signs Town Hall Teleconference at 2–3 pm (EST).

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