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NYP Presents: Aging and Colon Health - What You Need to Know

Program Type:

Community Engagement, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 55+
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Event Details

Join us for a free virtual program to address what happens to our colon as we age. Dr . Joseph Riad, a colon and rectal surgeon from NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center, will help you better understand your colon health and talk about the following:

 

  • Why Your Digestive System is Slower
  • Watching out for Dehydration
  • Colorectal Disease Symptoms to Look For
  • How to Have a Healthy Gut

This program is being offered in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, the Yonkers Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NNORC) and the Yonkers Public Library System. To join click here