March into Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Tuesday, March 5

On one day, over 80 civic, public, and private organizations across the state banded together to turn Minnesota BLUE (the color of colon cancer awareness). For one day and night in March the effort to educate Minnesotans from all corners of the state about the importance of colorectal cancer screening and show support for patients, survivors, and caregivers turned the state BLUE.

Landmarks and health care facilities across the state, including Target Field and US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis; 1st National Bank Building and Regions Hospital in Saint Paul; Mayo Clinic Plummer Building in Rochester; Enger Tower in Duluth; Lincoln Plaza in St. Cloud; and many more, will shine blue from dusk to dawn.

The mayors 10 Minnesota cities and town have all declared March as COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.

The commitment of the Minnesota’s health care community, together with the civic and business participation, provides a platform to bring attention to the nation’s second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. In addition to blue lights, many health care organizations are also engaging their employees and patients by wearing blue, sharing information and encouraging screening.

You can join us! Simply wear a favorite shade of blue or light-it-up with a blue light bulb. Photos can be shared on Twitter or Instagram using #MNBlue throughout the month!

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Tuesday, March 12

Minnesota Blue Reception

On March 12, we gathered at the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium in the Visitor’s Center at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Colorectal cancer survivors, patients, and their families joined the health care community and celebrated the life-saving work being done in the state. Awards were given to individuals and providers doing innovative work in the realm of colorectal cancer screening. Clinis meeting the national 80% screening goal were also recognized.

Reception Photos

The Minnesota Blue Reception was presented by Minnesota Gastroenterology.

Minnesota Gastroenterology

Our appreciation to St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter for declaring March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in his city!

We enjoyed having Liz Xiong from his office at the MN Blue Reception to present the proclamation. Thank you!

Saint Paul CCAM Proclamation

 

2019 Participating Landmarks, Businesses, and Health Care Providers

Alexandria

PrimeWest Health, Mar. 1-31
Salmons Place Senior Care

Andover

HealthPartners Andover Clinic, Mar. 1-31

Bemidji

Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, Mar. 1-31

Bloomington

OATI Microgrid Technology Center
HealthPartners Corporate Headquarters, Mar. 1-31
Minnesota Gastroenterology (MNGI) Bloomington Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Center

Brainerd

Essentia Health Cancer Center

Chanhassen

Minnesota Gastroenterology (MNGI)

Coon Rapids

Minnesota Gastroenterology (MNGI) Coon Rapids Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Center
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute, a part of Allina Health

Crosby

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Mar. 1-31

Dawson

Johnson Memorial Health Services

Duluth

Enger Tower, Mar. 1-5
Essentia Health Cancer Center
Lake Superior Community Health Center – FQHC

Eagan

Sperry Tower
American Cancer Society offices
Minnesota Gastroenterology (MNGI) Eagan Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery/ Endoscopy Center

Eden Prairie

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
Center Water Tower

Edina

France Ave, Mar. 1-8
Colon Cancer Coalition offices

Faribault

Virginia Piper Cancer Institute, a part of Allina Health

Granite Falls

Granite Falls Health

Hutchinson

Hutchinson Health Hospital, Mar. 1-31

Litchfield

Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics

Madison

Lou T Fisk brought to you by Madison Healthcare Services, Mar. 1-8

Mankato

Mankato Clinic

Maple Grove

North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center

Maplewood

Minnesota Gastroenterology (MNGI) Maplewood Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Center
Minnesota Gastroenterology (MNGI) Maplewood Clinic

Minneapolis

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
35W Bridge
IDS Center
Mayo Clinic Square
Target Field
US Bank Stadium
W Minneapolis – The Foshay
Indian Health Board of Minneapolis
Masonic Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building
Masonic Cancer Research Building
Minnesota Gastroenterology (MNGI) Northeast Minneapolis Clinic
Provation Medical, Inc.
UCare Minnesota
University of Minnesota Health Clinics and Surgery Center
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute, a part of Allina Health
Native American Community Clinic, Mar. 13
Southside Community Health Services
North Point Health and Wellness

Minnetonka

Minnetonka Ambulatory Surgery Center

Montevideo

Chippewa Country Montevideo Hospital

New York Mills

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION

Olivia

RC Hospital & Clinics, Mar. 4-6

Ortonville

Ortonville Area Health Services

Ottertail

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION

Plymouth

Minnesota Gastroenterology (MNGI) Plymouth Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Center

Rochester

Mayo Clinic Plummer Building
ONB Bank
American Cancer Society offices

Saint Cloud

Abraham Lincoln Plaza (5th Ave & 1st St)
Water Tower on I-94
CentraCare Health South Point Office Building
Saint Cloud Hospital

Saint Louis Park

City of Saint Louis Park / Louisiana & Hwy 7 Bridge
Methodist Hospital, Mar. 1-31
Park Nicollet Campus, Mar. 1-31

Saint Paul

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
1st National Bank Building
Allianz Field
CHS Field
HealthPartners Neuroscience Center, Mar. 1-31
HealthPartners Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, Mar. 1-31
Minnesota Department of Health – Sage Program
Minnesota Endoscopy Center
Regions Hospital, Mar. 1-31
Virginia Piper Cancer Institute, a part of Allina Health

Slayton

Murray County Medical Center

Sleepy Eye

Sleepy Eye Medical Center, Mar. 1-31

Sebeka

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION

Stillwater

Lakeview Hospital, Mar. 1-31

Tracy

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
Sanford Tracy Medical Center

Verndale

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION

Wadena

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
Tri-County Health Care, Mar. 4-8

Westbrook

MAYORAL PROCLAMATION

Winona

Winona Health

Woodbury

Minnesota Gastroenterology (MNGI) Woodbury Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Center
TRIA Woodbury, Mar. 1-31

 

 

WISCONSIN

Amery

Amery Hospital & Clinic, Mar. 1-31

Hudson

Hudson Hospital & Clinic, Mar. 1-8

New Richmond

Westfields Hospital, Mar. 1-31

Superior

Lake Superior Community Health Center – FQHC

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