Join board-certified gastroenterologist Eric Steinberg, MD, to learn more about the risk factors that contribute to colon cancer, why it’s on the rise in younger adults in the U.S., as well as diet and lifestyle changes that help prevent it at Northwest Health’s next HealthyU wellness seminar. The free event entitled Colon Cancer: Preventable, Treatable, Beatable will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the Health Foundation of La Porte located at 140 East Shore Parkway in La Porte.
During his talk, Dr. Steinberg will explain what colon cancer is, the importance of early detection and the most effective treatment options. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the presentation.
HealthyU is a wellness series presented by Northwest Health to provide the community with relevant health and wellness topics. The free monthly seminars are geared to answer you and your families’ questions and provide simple and actionable steps to improve your quality of life and help you stay healthy.
To register for Colon Cancer: Preventable, Treatable, Beatable, visit: nwhinfo.com/preventcancer.
Registration is encouraged and healthy snacks will be available. For questions, call 219-262-6446.
About Northwest Health
Northwest Health is a comprehensive healthcare system committed to providing communities in Northwest Indiana with high-quality, accessible healthcare—from highly specialized care and surgical services to more routine primary care. The system of more than 60 access points includes three hospitals, five emergency departments, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, an ambulance service, and physician offices. A team of more than 3,000 employees work together with the more than 700 physicians on its medical staffs. For more information, visit NWHealthIN.com.
