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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a free colonoscopy from CheckIt4Andretti?
CheckIt4Andretti provides free colonoscopies to uninsured or underinsured patients who are referred from one of our free or charitable healthcare partners. Patients must meet the participation criteria set by the free or charitable clinic. CheckIt4Andretti does not select patients or determine financial eligibility.
Can I apply directly to CheckIt4Andretti for a free colonoscopy?
Due to patient confidentiality concerns and the need for financial information disclosures, CheckIt4Andretti is not able to accept applications directly at this time. If you are uninsured or underinsured and live in an area served by one of our charitable clinic partners, we encourage you to look into getting set up as a patient with them. Our free and charitable clinic partners will ask about your insurance and income status to determine your eligibility. If you qualify based on their guidelines, the clinic will refer you if they find you need a colonoscopy.
Who is eligible for a free colonoscopy from CheckIt4Andretti?
Any person who is a patient at one of our partner free or charitable clinic partners is eligible for a free colonoscopy. Healthcare providers at our partner clinics decide if a patient needs a colonoscopy based on age, symptoms or risk factors. The clinic then refers the patient to one of our partner gastroenterology groups to perform the colonoscopy. CheckIt4Andretti is billed by the gastroenterologist.
What can cause a patient to be referred for a colonoscopy?
Our partners may refer patients for a colonoscopy for several reasons. These include being age 45 or older, having a positive FIT (stool) test, a family history of colon cancer, or symptoms such as blood in the stool, changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, or unexplained weight loss. Patients with genetic conditions like Lynch Syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) may also be referred.
Who are CheckIt4Andretti’s free clinic partners?
CheckIt4Andretti currently partners with several free and charitable clinics across North Carolina, including: The Community Free Clinic in Concord, HealthReach Community Clinic in Mooresville, Cook Community Clinic in Huntersville, Community Care Clinic of Rowan in Salisbury, and the Riverview Hospital in Indianapolis.
Who are CheckIt4Andretti’s gastroenterology partners?
CheckIt4Andretti’s gastroenterology partners currently include: NorthEast Digestive Health, Concord, NC , Digestive Health Associates – Rowan Diagnostic Clinic, Mooresville, NC, and Westfield Endoscopy Center at Riverview Health Westfield Hospital, Noblesville, In.
How is Colon Cancer diagnosed?
Doctors can diagnose colon cancer in a few different ways. This may include blood and stool tests, CAT scans, PET scans, and the most common being a colonoscopy.
How do I prepare for a colonoscopy?
Your doctor will prescribe you a pre procedure prep kit to help clear out your colon before the procedure. Your doctor will also give you detailed instructions on what to eat the day before and the morning of your procedure.
How can you prevent Colorectal Cancer?
If you are 45 or older, you should talk to your doctor about yearly screenings. These screenings can identify polyps and allow time for the removal of precancerous polyps to prevent the future development of cancer. Early screening is the best way to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer.
Who is at risk?
Men and women over the age of 50 are at almost an equal risk of developing colorectal cancer. Those who have a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer.
