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Wednesday, April 5,2023 Fayette County News A5 Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Cooling Assistance Available Butts, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Lamar, Monroe, Peach, Pike, Spalding, Twiggs, and Upson Counties Households where all members are age 65 or older, or homebound households, may contact the scheduling system at 1-844- 588-1552 or online at https: / / mgcaa.appoint- ment.works/ea/home for an appointment beginning on April 3. All other income eligible households may contact the scheduling system to sched ule an appointment (if fund ing permits) May 1. Walk-ins will not be ac cepted. To be eligible for assis tance, households must have an income at or below 60 percent of the state me dian income level, which amounts to: •$28,058 One-person household •$36,690 Two-person household •$45,324 Three-person household •$53,957 Four-person household •$60,591 Five-person household •$71,224 Six-person household •$72,842 Seven-person household • $74,461 Eight-person household * Annual gross amounts shown above A minimum of the following items will be required to verify eligi bility for assistance: ^Verification of all household income for every person living in the home for the past 30 days (Please bring all documentation, because we are no longer able to obtain information for you.) *Social Security cards for every person living in the household *ID - driver’s license for everyone over the age of 18 in household *Recent heating bill with the service address and account number printed on it *Recent electric bill with the service address and account number printed on it "Recent water bill with service address and account number printed on it *This program is avail able to all eligible appli cants regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, political beliefs, or handicap. Piedmont Fayette Offers Nurse Camp in June FAYETTEVILLE - Cur rent high school students who are interested in learning about the nursing field and opportunities for nursing school can apply to the Pied mont Fayette Hospital Summer Nurse Camp, slated June 5-7. This “fun, free, and inter active camp” will allow high school students to participate in a wide variety of activities, including a tour of the hospi tal campus, shadowing a nurse, exploring opportuni ties for employment post graduation, meeting college faculty and exploring college options, and learning some new skills, according to offi cials. “The students participat- Optical Colonoscopy Strongly Recommended for Colorectal Screening Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer diagnosed in the United States, affecting both men and women as they age. In Georgia, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be 4,880 new colorectal cases in 2023, with 1,640 deaths. Those numbers can be reduced with regular screening after the age of 45. Whereas there are three diagnostic methods currently used, medical au thorities, including the American Gastroentero logical Association, rec ommend the optical colonoscopy as the most effective screening method. An optical colonoscopy allows examination of the entire colon and rectum using a small camera. This important diagnostic tool can identify cancers in the earliest and most treatable stages. In addition, polyps are removed during the procedure, which can pre vent cancer. Optical colonoscopies are typically a 30-minute process, conducted while the patient is asleep. This method is highly recommended because it can find and remove the smallest polyps before they turn into cancer, and there is virtually no discomfort to patients. Ultimately, optical co lonoscopies will save more time and detect cancerous polyps long before they grow. To that end, the American Gastroentero logical Association rec ommends optical colonoscopies because of the reliability of results and ease for the patient, since they sleep through the procedure. The other two screen ing methods available through gastroenterolo gists are virtual colon oscopies and stool DNA tests. Signs and Symptoms, Be Proactive: If a patient is experi encing symptoms of color ectal cancer, including a change in bowel habits, blood in or on the stool, di arrhea, constipation, and unexpected weight loss, they should consult their doctor immediately about recommendations for co lonoscopy. For patients at average risk, doctors rec ommend getting an optical colonoscopy every 10 years, beginning at age 45 and continuing through age 75, with more individ ualized decision-making after age 76. For patients at high risk, they may need to start screenings before age 45, be screened more often, and/or get specific tests regularly. This includes people with a strong family history of colorectal polyps, colorectal cancer, or hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome, and those with a personal his tory of colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel dis ease, among other factors. Get Healthy to Stay Healthy: Many colorectal cancer cases can be prevented through a healthier life style. In fact, more than half of colorectal cancer diagnoses in the United ing in the camp will learn how to check blood pressure man ually, infection prevention and proper hand hygiene, and basic wound care and first aid treatment,” said Halea Cau dill, residency coordinator at Piedmont Fayette. The camp is open to rising juniors and seniors. It will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 5- 7 at Piedmont Fayette. Students who are inter ested in attending the camp should email halea.caudill@piedmont.org for an application. The dead line to apply is May 1. Selected participants will be notified of their acceptance by May 15. States can be attributed to modifiable risk factors. It is important to stay physi cally active and eat a healthy diet. Experts sug gest those at risk to eat a controlled amount of red meat, consume a con trolled amount of alcohol, and don’t smoke tobacco. Patients seeking more information about color ectal cancer should consult their doctor and ask about screening options. HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH wtkomktm. Holy Trinity a vibrant Catholic community in Peachtree City, GA invites and welcomes you to our parish. Thank you for being with us this weekend as we gather together at the table of the Eucharist. Saturday- 4:00p.m. and 5:30p.m. Sunday- 7:15a.m., 10:30a.m. 12:15p.m., 1:45p.m. (Spanish) and 4:30p.m. (Lifeteen) HOLYTRINITYPTC.ORG 770-487-7672 101 WALT BANKS RD. 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