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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.

But it doesn’t have to be!

If colon cancer is found early enough, survival rates are 90 percent. Colon cancer starts with a growth that is not cancer yet. Tests, such as a colonoscopy, can find a growth before it becomes cancer.

If you are over the age of 50 and haven’t already done so, please talk to your family physician about getting tested for colon cancer. Do something for yourself this year.

Click here to learn how to reduce your cancer risk and to watch a short video about colorectal cancer.

General News

Urgent Care and WellCare Express... a New Kind of Healthcare

Now you can have common illnesses and minor conditions cared for without an appointment. Our Urgent Care and WellCare Express locations offer fast, friendly, Lancaster General Health quality care with extended hours. It’s the smart choice when your doctor isn’t available or a visit to the Emergency Department isn’t needed. Click here to learn more about Urgent Care and WellCare Express.

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Drugs Alone Can't Curb Heart Disease in Diabetes

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