03/02/2026
Free colorectal cancer screening kits available in March 💙
John Berggren
Public Relations Coordinator
Salina Regional Health Center
Free colorectal cancer screening kits available in March
(March 2, 2026) – Statistics say colorectal cancer is the third-most common cancer found in both men
and women. But fortunately, colorectal cancer found early is often highly curable.
In recognition of national Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, The Tammy Walker
Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center is leading an initiative to provide 800 free colorectal
cancer screening kits to anyone ages 45 to 75. The screening is recommended for those who have not
had a recent colonoscopy. Kits can be picked up at all Salina, Abilene, Concordia, Minneapolis and
Lindsborg pharmacies while supplies last.
“The screening uses an advanced f***l blood test that requires only one sample and has no food
or drug restrictions,” said Daniel Craig, cancer outreach coordinator at the Tammy Walker Cancer
Center. “Once completed, the samples can then be mailed to the Cancer Center for lab analysis using a
pre-paid postage envelope provided. Results of the test will be returned to both the patient and their
primary care physician.”
Participants in the screening should return their samples for analysis by May 30.
Health officials recommend all men and women have a colonoscopy at age 45 to screen for
colorectal cancer. Between colonoscopies patients can screen with a f***l blood test. Other tests may
also be recommended by your physician. Those with a family history of the disease should consider
screening at a younger age. African Americans are also known to be at an increased risk for colorectal
cancer.
Pharmacies distributing the screening kits include: Salina’s B&K Prescription Shop, CVS
Pharmacy, Dillons Pharmacy-Crawford Street, Dillons Pharmacy-Planet Avenue, Dillons Pharmacy-Cloud
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Street, Patterson Key Rexall, Sam's Club Pharmacy, Walgreens Pharmacy, Walmart Pharmacy, Salina
Regional Health Center Pharmacy and Salina Family Healthcare Pharmacy. Abilene’s Auburn Pharmacy,
Patterson Healthcare Pharmacy and Harvey Drug. Concordia’s Auburn Pharmacy and Walmart
Pharmacy. Minneapolis’ Auburn Pharmacy. Lindsborg’s Auburn Pharmacy.
The screening kits also can be picked up at the Saline County Health Department.
Grant funding from the Salina Charities League and Salina Regional Health Foundation is helping
to underwrite the screening.
For more information about the free colorectal cancer screening kits contact Daniel Craig by
calling (785) 452-4848 or email dacraig@srhc.com. Kits can also be mailed to interested participants by
contacting Craig.