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June 20 2024
Bowel Cancer Screening Program: Age eligibility changes from 1 July 2024
From Monday 1 July 2024, the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program will lower the eligible screening age from 50 to 45.
From Monday 1 July 2024, the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program will lower the eligible screening age from 50 to 45.
The new website incorporates a mobile first user-friendly interface, prioritising functionality, and ease of navigation.
A grant program to address the growing number of under-screened communities eligible to participate in the National Breast Screening Program has delivered significant improvements to screening rates of First Nations people across the HNECC PHN region.