Your Gut, Your Health: A Colon Cancer Awareness Talk
Featuring Sharmitha Yerneni, MD and Sheila D. Rustgi, MD
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month — a timely opportunity to learn how simple steps can lead to life-saving prevention. This community-focused talk is designed for CUIMC and NYP employees who want clear, accessible information about colon health and cancer screening.
Join Dr. Sheila D. Rustgi, a leading expert in gastroenterology, and Dr. Sharmitha Yerneni, resident physician, for a straightforward conversation on what colon cancer is, how to reduce your risk, when to get screened, and how to talk about it with your loved ones.
Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to refresh your knowledge, this session offers practical tools and expert insight — all in a welcoming environment built to support your health and your voice.
Because the more we know, the more lives we can save — starting with our own.
Hosted by Women in Medicine at Columbia in collaboration with the CUIMC Office of Academic and Community Partnerships
