Complimentary At-Home Screening Kit Sign-Ups Available All Month Long, Including at Roger Dean Stadium
March 4th, 2026 – March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Palm Beach Health Network is stepping up to the plate to help the community take charge of their health.
Throughout Spring Training, Palm Beach Health Network will host an awareness table during games at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Fans can support cancer awareness initiatives by signing up for a complementary at-home colorectal cancer screening kit, making early detection easier and more accessible than ever.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, yet it is also one of the most preventable and treatable when caught early. Despite that, 1 in 3 adults over age 45 is not up to date on screening.
“Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is proud to partner with Palm Beach Health Network to help our community beat cancer through early diagnosis,” said Mike Bauer, General Manager of Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. “Spring Training brings families together, and this is a powerful opportunity to remind fans that screening saves lives.”
Screening is critical because colorectal cancer often develops without symptoms. Risk factors include age over 45, family history, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol use, inflammatory bowel disease and diet.
“March is an especially important time to raise awareness because colorectal cancer is beatable,” said Dr. Leandro Feo, a colorectal surgeon with Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group and on staff at Delray Medical Center. “Early detection truly saves lives. When we identify and remove precancerous polyps through screening, we can stop cancer before it even starts.”
Colonoscopy remains one of the most effective screening tools, reducing colorectal cancer deaths by up to 70 percent. During the procedure, physicians can detect and remove polyps before they become cancerous. For those hesitant about colonoscopy, at-home screening kits provide a simple, private alternative that can be completed in the comfort of one’s home.
Even without symptoms, screening is essential. However, warning signs can include blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, persistent abdominal pain or changes in bowel habits.
To reduce risk, health experts recommend:
- Getting screened starting at age 45 (earlier if you have risk factors)
- Knowing your family history
- Staying physically active
- Eating a fiber-rich diet with fruits and vegetables
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Limiting alcohol consumption
- Avoiding tobacco
A colonoscopy typically takes less than 45 minutes, and patients are asleep during the procedure.
The complementary at-home kits offered through Palm Beach Health Network allow community members to take an important first step toward screening. Fans can simply scan a QR code at the stadium table to request a kit mailed directly to them.
Be seen. Get screened. Screenings save lives by detecting and removing polyps before they turn into cancer. Additional appointment times are available throughout March to make screening more convenient.
Together, we can prevent colorectal cancer.
To learn more, schedule a screening or sign up for your own at-home kit all month long, visit https://www.palmbeachhealthnetwork.com/services/cancer-care/colorectal-cancer.
About Palm Beach Health Network
The Palm Beach Health Network (PBHN), comprising seven hospitals and care centers spanning Palm Beach County and Port St. Lucie, is the largest healthcare network in Palm Beach County. Our hospitals, including Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Florida Coast Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center, and West Boca Medical Center, along with a large multi-specialty physician group, various ambulatory surgery centers and outpatient diagnostic facilities, is recognized for providing the highest quality healthcare, combining cutting-edge health services with patient-centric care. With the greatest longevity in the community, along with hospitals and care centers that span the entirety of Palm Beach County, more patients trust PBHN than any other in the region.
