Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., Commissioner, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Alan D. Aviles, President, New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, preside over the Closing Bell and "ring in" Colon Cancer Awareness Month for March 2009.
About the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene:
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's mission is to protect and promote the health of all New Yorkers. The Department's Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control seeks to reduce the burden of chronic diseases -- heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and respiratory diseases -- affecting the city's residents. Chronic diseases are responsible for the vast majority of deaths and hospitalizations among New Yorkers and also contribute significantly to a diminished quality of life.
About the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation:
The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC), the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country, is a $5.4 billion public benefit corporation that serves 1.3 million New Yorkers and nearly 400,000 who are uninsured. HHC provides medical, mental health and substance abuse services through its 11 acute care hospitals, four skilled nursing facilities, six large diagnostic and treatment centers and more than 80 community based clinics. HHC Health and Home Care also provides health services at home for New Yorkers.
About Citywide Colon Cancer Coalition:
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene formed the Citywide Colon Cancer Control Coalition (C5) to help New York City attain colon cancer control goals through advocacy, resource development, and policy initiatives. C5 strengthens DOHMH colon cancer prevention and control efforts by facilitating communication between the health department and relevant stakeholders -- health and social service organizations, academic institutions, governmental agencies and advocacy groups.
About Colon Cancer:
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable -- but least prevented -- of all cancers. Colon cancer screening can find precancerous polyps -- abnormal growths in the colon or rectum -- so that they can be removed before turning into cancer. Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, when treatment often leads to a cure.
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