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En observancia del Mes Nacional de la Salud de las Minorías Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. y Fight Colorectal Cancer se complacen en anunciar One Million Strong Milwaukee Community Health Fair el sábado 23 de abril de 2016 por cortesía de Exact Sciences, Lilly Oncology, Genentech, Wisconsin Well Woman Program, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield y Molina Healthcare.

MILWAUKEE, 18 de abril de 2016 - Juntos, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) y Fight Colorectal Cancer serán los anfitriones de One Million Strong Milwaukee Community Health Fair en Sábado, 23 de abril de 2016 de 10:00 a 14:00 en Isaac Coggs Centro de Salud Heritage situado en 8200 West Silver Spring Drive.

"El objetivo principal del acto es aumentar la concienciación sobre diversos temas de salud y animar a nuestra comunidad a actuar mediante la realización de pruebas preventivas de salud y bienestar", declaró Pamela Clark, especialista en comunicación corporativa de Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.

El cáncer colorrectal es un cáncer prevenible; sin embargo, casi un tercio de la población estadounidense no está al día con las revisiones y el cáncer colorrectal sigue siendo la segunda causa de muerte por cáncer en hombres y mujeres combinados. Mediante la detección y extirpación de pólipos precancerosos (adenomas) that can develop into cancer, colorectal cancer can be stopped before it ever starts. In addition, screening for colon cancer can detect it early when it is most curable.

Attendees will have the opportunity to receive colon, mammogram, dental, HIV/Hepatitis C and other health screenings and obtain information on preventive care from medical and research experts. As part of the event, live entertainment, games, prizes and healthy food will be provided. This years’ special guest speaker, colorectal cancer survivor Vicegobernadora Rebecca Kleefisch will share the story of her cancer journey.

For more information please contact Pamela Clark at 414-267-2655 or Emily Piekut at Emily@FightCRC.org

Acerca de Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.

La misión de MHSI es proporcionar servicios de atención médica primaria y afines accesibles y de calidad a los residentes de Milwaukee, con énfasis continuo en las familias y las personas que carecen de servicios médicos. MHSI opera el Martin Luther King, Jr. Heritage Health Center en 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive y el Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center en 8200 W. Silver Spring Drive.

Acerca del cáncer colorrectal

El cáncer colorrectal (cáncer de colon y recto) es el 2^nd leading cause of cancer deaths of men and women combined. In 2015 it’s estimated there will be approximately 137,000 new cases diagnosed and 50,000 deaths. Although incidence of colorectal cancer cases has been on the decline since 1985, SEER data on colorectal cancer shows that rates among those diagnosed under age 50 have increased.

Acerca de la lucha contra el cáncer colorrectal

Fight Colorectal Cancer is a community of activists who find it unacceptable that colorectal cancer – a preventable disease – is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. In 2005, we were founded by survivors and family members who believed in making a difference. Since then we have grown to be a leading, national nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. known for our advocacy. Our team plays an important role in making medical information practical for survivors and their families and provides trusted resources that guide patients from diagnosis through survivorship. We unite the colorectal cancer community by empowering anyone impacted by this disease to share their story, advocate for better policies and get involved in the research process. We are one million strong and we won’t stop fighting until there’s a cure.