Open to the public with our compliments
Light refreshments will be served
Program Directors
Dr. Ravi Kiran, Chief of Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Richard M. Rosenberg, Department of Gastroenterology
Join us for a morning of learning and sharing with the experts of NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. At this event, discussions will include:
- Screening for colon cancer: Why colonoscopy? Are there other alternatives?
- Colorectal Cancer: Risk factors and how much of it is in the genes
- I have been diagnosed with colon cancer – now what?
- Patient Stories
Presentation by
Heather Dacus, DO, MPH New York State Department of Health Colorectal Cancer Screening for Everyone: "The 80% by 2018 Initiative"
Venue
Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
Myrna L. Daniels Auditorium
173 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY
Description
The 2nd Annual Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day will be comprised of clinical lectures by renowned leaders in the field of colorectal cancer. You will have the opportunity to interact with our staff and faculty, receive educational materials, and listen to patients share their personal experiences and stories.
Various vendors will be on hand providing useful literature, materials, and giveaways. You will also have the opportunity to interact with our staff and faculty and enjoy refreshments.
Open to the public with our compliments. Please bring your family and friends!
Validated Parking
Parking is available with our compliments at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center parking lot, located on the southwest corner of Fort Washington Avenue and West 165th Street. You will receive a voucher at the registration desk upon arrival to present when leaving.
Subway
Take the 1, A, C lines to 168 Street-Washington Heights/Broadway.
Helpful website: www.hopstop.com