March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. On March 12, Springfield Clinic will be hosting a drive-thru pick-up event at Springfield Clinic 1st-900 Building from 4 to 6 p.m.

Members of the public can drive up to the building and, while supplies last, pick up and take home a colorectal screening kit.

The kit provides instructions and all the supplies needed for participants to collect a sample. Completed kits can be returned via a postage-paid envelope, and test results will be sent by mail in three to four weeks. All kits must be used within ten days of pick-up.

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in both men and women, yet it can often be prevented or found at an early stage, when it is small and potentially easier to treat, with regular screening. The American Cancer Society recommends colorectal screening for anyone 45 years of age or older.

If you have questions about colorectal cancer, visit the American Cancer Society website at cancer.org or talk to your primary care physician about your screening options.