Here are five key notes:
1. The endoscopy center performed the free colonoscopies for veterans to celebrate colon cancer awareness month.
2. The procedure can cost $1,700 out-of-pocket, but can be life-saving. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
3. One of the physicians and a few staff members at Central Illinois Endoscopy Center are active duty military.
4. Central Illinois Endoscopy Center includes colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and an outpatient treatment center. There are nine physicians associated with the center.
5. The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recognizes the center as part of its program dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy.
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