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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

A photo of the outside of the Southern 7 Health Department building in Anna
Brad Palmer

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, putting the spotlight on the need for regular colonoscopy screenings.

WSIU's Brad Palmer talked with Southern 7 Health Department Community Outreach Coordinator and Public Information Officer Shawnna Rhine about this issue, starting with why people are often hesitant about getting this procedure done.

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As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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