MN Blue 2020 – Colon Cancer Coalition

March into Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Monday, March 9

March 9 is THE day, but you can join us at any time! 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!

In 2019, over 90 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.

We are doing it again in 2020. Landmarks and health care facilities across the state, including the 35W Bridge and Target Field Minneapolis; Mayo Clinic Plummer Building in Rochester; Herman the German Monument in New Ulm; Lincoln Plaza in St. Cloud; and many more, will shine blue from dusk to dawn.

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.

2017 Recap and Photos 2018 Recap and Photos 2019 Recap 2019 Photos 2020 Photos

New in 2020!
We’ve made it easy to share colorectal cancer screening information on social media. Visit the Minnesota Blue Resource Page to download sharable graphics all month long. You can even add your company’s logo to help show your commitment to the cause.

Minnesota Blue Resource Page

2020 Participating Landmarks, Businesses, and Health Care Providers

Albert Lea
Albert Lea Fire Rescue

Alexandria
PrimeWest Health

Appleton
Appleton Area Health

Bemidji
Sanford Medical Center

Bloomington
MNGI Digestive Health Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Center
OATI Microgrid Technology Center

Breckenridge
Mayoral Proclamation

Byron
Mayoral Proclamation

Chanhassen
MNGI Digestive Health Clinic

Coon Rapids
Mercy Hospital, Emergency Department and Main Entrance
MNGI Digestive Health Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Center|
Neighborhood HealthSource North Metro Clinic

Crosby
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

Dassel
Mayoral Proclamation

Dawson
Johnson Memorial Health Services

Duluth
Enger Tower
Lake Superior Community Health Center

Eagan
Sperry Tower
MNGI Digestive Health Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Center

Eden Prairie
Town Center Water Tower

Edina
France Ave

Fairmont
Mayo Clinic Health System

Goodview
Mayoral Proclamation

Hendricks
Hendricks Hospital

Kimball
Mayoral Proclamation

Litchfield
Mayoral Proclamation

Mankato
Mayoral Proclamation
Mayo Clinic Health System
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center

Maple Grove
North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center

Maplewood
MNGI Digestive Health Clinic
MNGI Digestive Health Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Center

Minneapolis
Mayoral Proclamation
35W Bridge
IDS Center
Lowry Ave Bridge
Mayo Clinic Square
Target Field
Masonic Cancer Center
– Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building
– Masonic Cancer Research Building
Cord-Sets, Inc.
MNGI Digestive Health Northeast Minneapolis Clinic
Neighborhood HealthSource Central Clinic
Neighborhood HealthSource Fremont Clinic
Neighborhood HealthSource Sheridan Clinic
Provation Medical, Inc.
Southside Community Health Services
University of Minnesota Health Clinics and Surgery Center

Minnetonka
Ambulatory Surgery Center

Moorhead
Mayoral Proclamation

New Ulm
Hermann “the German” Monument
New Ulm Medical Center

Olivia
RC Hospital & Clinics

Ortonville
Ortonville Area Health Services

Owatonna
South Country Health Alliance

Plymouth
Mayoral Proclamation
MNGI Digestive Health Plymouth Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Center

Rochester
Mayoral Proclamation
Mayo Clinic Plummer Building
Junges Flooring
ONB Bank
Olmsted County Government Center

Saint Cloud
Mayoral Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln Plaza
Water Tower on I-94
CentraCare Health South Point Office Building
Saint Cloud Hospital

Saint Paul
Mayoral Proclamation
Minnesota Endoscopy Center
United Hospital

Sauk Rapids
Mayoral Proclamation

Slayton
Murray County Medical Center

Sleepy Eye
Sleepy Eye Medical Center

St. Louis Park
Mayoral Proclamation
Louisiana & Hwy 7 Bridge

Tracy
Sanford Tracy Medical Center

Trimont
NuWay-K&H Cooperative

Wadena
Tri-County Health Care

Westbrook
Mayoral Proclamation
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center

Winona
Mayoral Proclamation
Winona Health

Woodbury
MNGI Digestive Health Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Center
Self Esteem Brands

Superior, WI
Lake Superior Community Health Center

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Gov. Walz has declared March as
COLORECTAL CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH
in Minnesota.

Minnesota Blue Reception

Thursday, March 12

RSVP

On March 12, join us 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 will be given to individuals and providers doing innovative work in colorectal cancer screening. Clinics meeting the national 80% screening goal were also recognized.

The Minnesota Blue Reception is presented by
MNGI Digestive Health.

MNGI - Presenting sponsor

Taking a #MNBlue picture with your co-workers, family, or friends? Download, print, and use this sign to share why you’re blue!

Use #MNBlue or #BlueforCRC in your posts!

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Share with your family and friends, at places of worship, health fairs, and public events.
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