Unified Healthcare for the Rural Underserved

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of rural and underserved people worldwide.

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Everyone experiences stress, but chronic stress is different. Chronic stress can lead to mental and physical problems. Chronic stress can speed up the spread of cancer throughout the body, especially in ovarian, breast and colorectal cancer. So take today to stress less!

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Yesterday UHRU had the privilege of traveling to Toccoa, Georgia to visit Open Arms Clinic and celebrate their Colorectal Cancer Screening Kickoff. A kickoff that was possible due to UHRU's partnership with Open Arms Clinic.. Cheers to saving lives and getting more tushes checked

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Durning Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, UHRU Board of Directors and Staff wanted to take a moment to wish you a Happy St. Patrick's Day! Have a lucky day! #happystpatricksday #healthcare #coloncancerawareness

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Assessing your risk for developing colorectal cancer (CRC) is crucial! Risk for CRC increases if you are 45 or older, have a personal or family history of CRC or polyps, have diabetes, are obese, smoke, etc. Head to https://t.co/aCJPNGhbl3 to read our latest blog post.

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Happy International Women's Day! This International Women’s Day we celebrate the incredible achievements of women all over the world. UHRU will continue challenging gender stereotypes, discrimination & bias to help create a gender equal world. Remember her impact matters! #IWD

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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! According to the CDC, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States among both men and women. Make an impact on Colorectal Cancer by going to https://t.co/aCJPNGhbl3 and donating today.

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February is National Cancer Prevention month. Go to https://t.co/aCJPNGhbl3 to read our latest blog post on tips to prevent cancer: https://t.co/MJ6JPgBqlA #healthcare #cancerprevention #tips #uhru

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Did you know that cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death worldwide? Screening is the key to prevent unnecessary cancer deaths. At UHRU we provide access to colorectal cancer screening for the underserved. Support our mission by donating at https://t.co/aCJPNGhbl3.

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The most important relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself. So show yourself some LOVE today and book a colorectal cancer screening appointment! #ValentinesDay #getscreened #uhru

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Reminder: The screening age for colorectal cancer has been lowered from age 50 to age 45. Talk to your doctor about screening options and schedule your colorectal cancer screening today. #GetScreened #healthcare #uhru

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These health disparities are further exacerbated by the lack of health insurance, shortage of primary care physicians, oncologists and other cancer care specialists. Help UHRU make a difference in the lives of rural and underserved. Donate: https://t.co/aCJPNGhbl3 .

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Together we can fight cancer! Cancer is no longer a death sentence! Learn more about cancer screening and early detection options at https://t.co/aCJPNGhJaB. Make an impact by going to https://t.co/aCJPNGhJaB and clicking "donate" to increase access cancer screenings underserved!

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February is Black History Month! Did you know compared to caucasians, African Americans have a 20% higher incidence of Colorectal Cancer? Did you know African Americans have the lowest five-year survival rate for colorectal cancer of any racial group in the US? #getscreened

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Did you know Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood? Make an impact and donate blood today! #NationalBloodDonorMonth #healthcare #uhru

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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Did you know that Cervical Cancer highly preventable and treatable yet 4,300 died from the disease last year? Screening & HPV vaccination are 2 important ways that we can prevent cervical cancer. Learn more: https://t.co/XNgsHYOSW1

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Educating the community is extremely important to UHRU. Education means that we can save lives and get the rural community members screened for colorectal cancer. Yesterday we had the opportunity to educate our coalition partner, Piedmont Athens Regional Community Care Clinic.

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January is National Radon Action Month! Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States, only behind smoking. The EPA recommends you test your home every two years for Radon. #awarness #healthcare #protectyourself #protectyourfamily

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Happy Martin Luther King, Jr., Day! Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King and acknowledge all of those who work every day to eliminate injustice, inequity, and oppression. Go to https://t.co/aCJPNGhJaB and learn ways you can get involved with decreasing health disparities.