News Release
For Immediate Release: April 6, 2010
Contact Person: Diane Lee, PIO, 301-334-7730
Colorectal Cancer Coalition Meets
More than 90% of colorectal cancer is found in people ages 50 years and over. The Garrett County Health Department urges people ages 50 years and over or those who are under 50 years and have personal or family health conditions that increase their chances of getting colorectal cancer to contact their doctors for colorectal cancer testing. Shown above during the annual meeting of the Garrett County Cancer Coalition on March 25, 2010, are members of the coalition holding a proclamation from the Governor declaring March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Maryland . Pictured from left to right are Sandy Bell, Ernest Gregg, Dr. Charles Walch, Rodney Glotfelty, Doug Riley, Lowell Bender, Tina James, Robert Stephens, Sharon Rounds, Judy Sines, and Dr. William Pope. For more information about the Garrett County Cancer Coalition or cancer screenings, call the Health Department at 301-334-7770 or 301-895-3111.