03/23/2026
Don't Forget if you need assistance with screening costs here is a list of options. PLEASE IF YOU ARE AWARE OF ANYWHERE ELSE PUT IT IN THE COMMENTS FOR OTHERS TO SEE. Thank You
Colore**al Cancer Equity Foundation offers free CRC screening kits.
https://crcequity.org/free-crc-screening/
Colore**al Cancer Alliance offers resources to assist those that are not getting screened due to financial costs.
Call for resources: 877-422-2030
https://colore**alcancer.org/resources-support/resources/financial-resource-assistance
Colonoscopy Assist offers financial assistance options.
https://colonoscopyassist.com/financial-assistance/
American Cancer Society can help you find your local options.
You can call or visit their website
800-227-2345
https://cancer.findhelp.com/
You can find more about your State’s program
- Call 211 to get local resources for free screening
- Contact your local Health Department
- Search your State on the web for colore**al cancer screening programs
2026 free screening info. This list includes areas in IL, MO, and KY. This is not exclusive and does not include all information. Please reach out to the organization for further information. You can also contact Team Todd and we will do our best to get answers to your questions.
Blessing Health Pick up locations:
• Blessing clinics in Golden, Mount Sterling and Hamilton Warsaw, IL; Kahoka, Monroe City and Palmyra, Mo.
• Illini Rural Health Clinic, Pittsfield, Il.
• Clark County Health Department, Kahoka, Mo.
• Knox County Health Department, Edina, Mo.
• Lewis County Health Department, Monticello, Mo.
• Monroe County Health Department, Paris, Mo.
• Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th Street, Quincy, Il. between 8 am and 5 pm.
To schedule a pickup at the Blessing Health Hannibal Cancer Center, contact Lori Winfrey, RN, office manager, by calling 573-231-3810 or email lroi.winfrey@blessinghealth.org.
To schedule a pickup at the Blessing Cancer Center in Quincy, contact Diana Seals, RN, community outreach educator, by calling 217-223-8400, ext. 7701.
Memorial Health, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield Clinic and HSHS St. John’s Hospital
Dates and times for kit pickup:
• Springfield: Wednesday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m., Simmons Cancer Institute Drive-Thru, 315 W. Carpenter St. Questions? Call 217-545-7495.
• Springfield: Thursday, March 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Springfield Clinic 900 Building Drive-Thru, 900 N. 1st St. Questions? Call 217-280-6954.
• Taylorville: Thursday, March 12, from 8 to 11 a.m., Taylorville Memorial Hospital Drive-Thru, 201 E. Pleasant St. Questions? Call 217-707-5258.
• Decatur: Friday, March 13, from 7:30 a.m. until supplies run out, Crossing Healthcare Drive-Thru, 990 N. Water St. Questions? Call 217-876-4749.
• Lincoln: Wednesday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to noon, Lincoln Memorial Hospital Drive-Thru, 200 Stahlhut Drive. Questions? Call 217-605-5014.
• Jacksonville: Tuesday, March 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, March 25, from 9 to 11 a.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital Circle Drive-thru, 1600 W. Walnut Ave. Questions? Call 447-784-3212.
• Springfield: Wednesday, March 25, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Memorial Drive-Thru Lab, at 320 E. Carpenter St. Questions? Call 217-788-4400.
• Springfield: Thursday, March 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., St. John’s Pavilion Drive-Thru, 301 N. 8th St. Questions? Call 217-544-6464, ext. 2045877.
HSHS Good Sheperd Hospital
• Shelbyville: March 1st -31st from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday thru Friday; Good Shepherd Hospital 201 S. Pine St., Shelbyville outpatient registration desk. While supplies last.
McDonough District Hospital available all month of March or while supplies last
• Bushnell Family Practice 1150 North Cole Street, Bushnell, IL 309-772-9444
• MDH Convenience Clinic 515 East Grant St. Suite 112, Macomb, IL 309-836-1700
• MDH Family Clinic 515 East Grant St., Second Floor, Macomb, IL 309-837-6937
St. Francis Hospital Litchfield, IL March 1st thru 31st or while supplies last
• 1215 Franciscan Dr., Litchfield IL, 4th floor oncology department, Monday thru Friday 8 am -4 pm
First Choice Healthcare Clinics available for local residents all month of March while supplies last - pick up Monday – Friday; 8 am – 4 pm at their following locations
• 110 N. Burr Blvd. Suite B, Kewanee, IL 309-852-5272
• 120 W Court St. Toulon, IL 309-852-3115
Kentucky Information on screening programs
The State of Kentucky has a colon cancer screening program. You can find information and find out if you qualify on their website https://kycancerlink.org/colon-cancer-screening-eligibility/ or call them at 877-597-4655 or 859-309-1700. The program has many locations throughout the State. Including the Paducah area.
Ephraim McDowell Health in Kentucky- screening kits may be picked up between March 10 and April 10 at any of the following locations during normal business hours. Supplies are limited.
Danville
• Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center information desks (Third Street and South Wing entrances)
• McDowell Wellness Center
• Ephraim McDowell Commonwealth Cancer Center
• Danville Family Physicians
• Ephraim McDowell Walk-in & Primary Care
• Ephraim McDowell Family & Internal Medicine
• Ephraim McDowell Internal Medicine
• Ephraim McDowell Central Kentucky Surgeons
• Ephraim McDowell Bariatric Center
• Ephraim McDowell Diagnostic Center
• Ephraim McDowell Behavioral Health
• Ephraim McDowell Heart & Vascular Institute
• Ephraim McDowell Specialty Center
• Boyle County Extension Office
Harrodsburg
• Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital (Main information desk & ER desk)
• Harrodsburg Family Medical Center
• Ephraim McDowell Dedman Primary Care
Lancaster
• North Garrard Family Medical Center
• Garrard County Extension Office
Liberty
• Ephraim McDowell Liberty Family Medical Center
Springfield
• Ephraim McDowell Springfield Family Medical Center
Stanford
• Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital information desk
• Fort Logan Walk-in & Primary Care
• PBK Bank
• Stanford Christian Church
• Lincoln County Public Library
