Baptist Health Corbin holding special movie night, colon cancer event at Cinema Social

A community event is being held this week to help educate on the risks, prevention techniques and importance of screening for colon cancer. And those who attend will also be treated to a free movie.

Baptist Health Corbin is partnering with Kentucky Cancer Program and Kentucky Cancer Link to host their Movie Night: Education on Colon Cancer Prevention event this Thursday from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Cinema Social (formerly Tri County Cineplex).  Dr. Jahan Miremami will be the event’s guest speaker, where he will be talking about colon cancer prevention.

The event will include educational vendor exhibits, including an inflatable colon, and refreshments. Following the lecture from Dr. Miremami, attendees will be able to enjoy a free movie. The movie, Ordinary Angels, is the story about a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.

Colon cancer is more common in Kentucky than any other state in the nation, making its prevention and treatment a top priority for Baptist Health. One of the best ways to get ahead of colon cancer is through raising awareness and early detection.

Increasing awareness of the importance of early detection and preventive care for colon cancer is key to curbing the trend.

“Increasing awareness of cancer prevention, and early detection through screenings, is very important, especially in our underserved communities where residents are less likely to seek preventive medical care,” said Abigail Byrnes, MD, Baptist Health Cancer Care service line chair. “Many also may not know that both private insurance plans started after Sept. 23, 2010, and Medicare cover the costs of colon cancer screening tests, including colonoscopy, without co-pays or deductibles.

“Through these events, we hope to educate people not only about cancer, but about how they can access cancer screenings.”

Registration for the event will begin at 5:30 p.m., which is also when attendees will be able to tour the exhibits on display and learn about colon cancer resources. Seating in the theater will begin at 6:15 p.m., with Dr. Miremami to speak at 6:30 p.m. The showing of Ordinary Angels will then begin at 7:15 p.m.

Anyone who wishes to attend can register prior to the event by sending an email to BRCMarketing@bhsi.com.