Get Ready for March CRC Awareness Month!
From Tauseef Ali, MD, FACG, Chair, ACG Public Relations Committee & Governor for Oklahoma
March Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a rallying point for ACG members and the GI community to bring attention to the lifesaving benefits of colorectal cancer screening.
The ACG Public Relations Committee wants you to be aware of opportunities to get involved through some of the well-respected CRC patient advocacy organizations and to explore the College’s CRC screening educational resources, infographics, social media banners, and awareness tools. There are excellent materials to download and use with patients, at community events, and on social media. Make your plans for March and save the date for “Dress in Blue Day” on Friday, March 3rd!
- ACG Colorectal Cancer Awareness Education Resources
- CRC Community Education Toolkit Materials & Banners to Download
- Patient Slides: “Understanding Colorectal Cancer”
#GoBlue for CRC Awareness Month
The Colon Cancer Coalition invites ACG members to join a national effort with patient advocates to illuminate landmarks blue and raise awareness of colorectal cancer prevention. Visit the Blue for CRC page for resources, best practices, templates, and inspiration. Share your iconic blue landmarks during March CRC Month on social media with #BlueForCRC.
Request a State Proclamation
Muhammad A. Memon, MD of Mansfield, TX, a member of the ACG Patient Care Committee, wrote to Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, to petition that March be designated Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month there. Check to see if there is a proclamation in your state and explore a helpful tutorial by patient advocates from Fight Colorectal Cancer on how to request a proclamation.
Other Notable ACG News
ACG Blog Posts Sent to the Policymakers: Read the blog post celebrating Black History Month by Sophie M. Balzora, MD, FACG, Chair, ACG Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The College shared this message to policymakers on Capitol Hill. ACG also shared with policymakers the recent blog post celebrating National Women's Physicians Day by Kara M. De Felice, MD, Chair of the Women in GI Committee.
ACG Trustee James Hobley, MD, MsC, FACG Recognized in Local Media: Dr. James Hobley was recently highlighted by local media outlets in Louisiana for winning the College’s William D. Carey Award, the highest honor bestowed by the ACG Board of Governors for outstanding service. He served as ACG Governor for Louisiana.
