A 20-foot inflatable colon replica will return to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, allowing attendees to walk through and learn about colon health, polyps, and cancerous growths. Healthcare professionals will be on-site to provide preventive education, cancer care information, and resources. The display is part of a larger series hosted by OH, which has expanded the events to more locations this year.
Owensboro Health, in partnership with the Kentucky Cancer Program, is hosting its annual Colon Cancer Awareness Events starting today and lasting through next week. These educational events will provide resources on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and treatment.
Attendees will have the opportunity to visit health resource booths, speak with healthcare professionals, and learn how regular screenings can prevent colon cancer or detect it early when it’s most treatable. Some locations will also feature the interactive inflatable colon display.
The 2025 event schedule includes:
- March 4 – Breckenridge Medical Building (1000 Breckenridge Street) | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.| Small colon inflatable & health resource booths
- March 5 – Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Small colon inflatable & health resource booths
- March 6 – Henderson Healthplex | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Health resource booths only
- March 7 – Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Large colon inflatable & health resource booths
- March 11 – Muhlenberg Healthplex | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Health resource booths only
- March 12 – Madisonville Healthplex | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Health resource booths only
“Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths, yet it is highly preventable with timely screenings,” a release about the event says. “According to the Owensboro Health Cancer Registry, colorectal cancer remains a top concern in our region. Early detection and education are key to reducing these numbers.”
Owensboro Health invites the public to attend these free events to learn more about keeping their colon healthy.
