Our Fit and Fifty HealthCheck program encourages and provides resources for uninsured and underinsured folks to get screened for colorectal cancer. The program is funded by the CDC and a special tobacco tax. The program is available in Maricopa, Pima and Coconino and includes access to a fecal occult blood test and colonoscopy. To use the Fit and Fifty HealthCheck Program participants need to be Arizona residents, 50 or older, uninsured or underinsured and have an income less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. You can get more information on our HealthCheck Programs brochure; Fit at Fifty HealthCheck Program Fact Sheet; and Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet.
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Arlis Jenkins is the Hepatitis C Epidemiology Program Manager at the Arizona Department of Health Services. Her work involves specialized knowledge of state and local jurisdictions, social determinants of
health and harm reduction services including drug user health and sex positivity. She is tasked with hepatitis C elimination planning and strategy implementation, a collaborative project that necessitates
statewide community engagement and the formation of strategic partnerships to increase access to quality hepatitis C prevention and care services for all Arizonans.
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Excellent program. Early detection saves lives!
Hi Directorsblog,
Along the same lines,, Anyone who is concerned with teen health, teen fitness and college health, need to look no farther than your local gym floor to see why there is such a problem with teen fitness today.
Great Job!
My Dad is a retired GI doctor. He would love this program for sure. He is always talking about metamucil and colonoscopies! 🙂