Racial Disparities and Colorectal Cancer
Please note: In May 2021, the US Preventive Services Task Force updated its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening, lowering the recommended screening age from 50 to 45.
Please note: In May 2021, the US Preventive Services Task Force updated its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening, lowering the recommended screening age from 50 to 45.
March is colon cancer awareness month. After losing her father to colon cancer, The Oregon Clinic's own Lauren Scott of OBGYN East is using this time to share her father’s story, urging people 45 and older to not delay their colonoscopy screenings.
Thank you, Lauren, for helping The Oregon Clinic get this important message out to our community.
The Oregon Clinic is proud to offer its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including support for financial wellness. Our employees have access to Save First, a financial wellness program that provides financial coaching, education, and resources, as well as a secure and anonymous way to seek financial support in times of crisis or significant financial need. The Catholic Sentinel recently shared a story about one Oregon Clinic employee who had a great experience with Save First and wants others to know about this valuable resource that is available to them.
Colon cancer remains a common and deadly cancer—it is the second most common cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States.
Beginning January 2022, Gastrointestinal & Minimally Invasive Surgery (GMIS) will be The Oregon Clinic Center for Advanced Surgery (CAS). We’ll continue delivering the highest quality surgical care, while remaining at our current locations at Providence Portland Cancer Center and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.