The VHC Health Physicians Digestive Center in Fairfax delivers comprehensive care for various gastroenterological conditions through a coordinated approach. A skilled team of physicians provides accessible, high-quality care, improving health outcomes and convenience for all patients.
The Center emphasizes collaborative screening, prevention, and management of gastrointestinal diseases—including lifesaving colon cancer prevention efforts.
Your gift can meet growing digestive health challenges.
Addressing the Rise in Colorectal Cancer
- American Cancer Society reports a sharp increase in colorectal cancer among younger adults, even as rates decline in older populations.
- In 2021, the recommended starting age for colorectal cancer screening was lowered from 50 to 45 to improve early detection.
- Early detection via colonoscopy, the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening, can prevent disease progression by removing precancerous polyps.
VHC Health Faces Growing Digestive Health Needs
104%
Increase in self-pay patients in 2023.
200%
Rise in Arlington Free Clinic referrals in 2023.
$3,000
Average cost of a colonoscopy.
Make a difference today.
You can help VHC Health bridge the gap in GI care, ensuring that financial barriers don’t delay life-saving screenings, treatments and more.