Colonoscopy recommended starting at age 45

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CHRISTUS Mother-Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. —

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Recent studies have shown that colonoscopies can save lives. Due to colon cancer being highly curable (if detected early enough), it is recommended that individuals without any symptoms or known risk — such as family history — receive their initial colon screening at age 45. However, if individuals are having symptoms, have personal history, or are at high risk they are recommended to screen before age 45.

If you or a loved one could benefit from a preventative screening, turn to our compassionate gastroenterology team led by Dr. Umair Sohail.

Talk to your primary care provider today about scheduling your screening at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital- Sulphur Springs.

Primary Care

Do you have a primary care provider? Now is a great time to establish care with our new team member available at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Primary Care in Sulphur Springs.

Accepting new patients, Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Rebecca Couch would love to serve your healthcare needs.

At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, our distinguished providers are dedicated to efficiently meeting the healthcare needs of the patients we serve with compassionate, quality care.

To schedule an appointment, call 903.885.3181 today.

Specialty Care: Pediatrics

Our Pediatric Medicine practice at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Sulphur Springs offers a full range of pediatric care including prenatal visits for expecting parents, well-child checkups, immunizations and sick appointments.

Our caring team is committed to providing quality service in a comfortable, safe setting, where children and parents can feel at ease. We also set aside time to equip parents with the tools and resources necessary for the development of healthy children from birth to adolescence.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Tod Conner or Family Nurse Practitioner Kelly Newsome, call the office at 903.885.5439.

Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Gala

Don’t miss out on this year’s Hopkins County Health Care Foundation Lights of Life Gala, from dancing to great food and prizes, it is guaranteed to be a good time. Have you bought your tickets yet?

The event will be on April 22, 2023 and will include live and silent auctions.

All proceeds go to health care projects benefiting Hopkins County.

For tickets, please visit the Gala website: LOLGala2023. givesmart.com.

more information, please contact the Foundation at: kayla.price@christushealth. org or 903.438.4799.