Free Colonoscopy Program in Connecticut Ends June 29

A reminder that free colonoscopies for Connecticut residents without insurance or whose insurance doesn’t pay for colonoscopy screening ends on June 29.

The program is a collaboration between the Connecticut Department of Health, the Community Health Center Association of Connecticut, and participating gastroenterologists.

Connecticut residents between the ages of 50 and 64 can contact one of the participating community health centers to schedule a test.

This news article was originally posted on June 12th, 2009 and was accurate at the time of publication. Since then, information may have changed or links may now be outdated. Please call our Answer Line 1-877-427-2111 for the latest information, or talk to your doctor before making any medical decisions.

Posted by Kate Murphy on June 12th, 2009
Tags: free colonoscopies

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