05/14/2026
Taylor Regional Health Clinic Columbia is proud to be out in the community sharing important health education and raising awareness to our neighbors.
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to WAIN for inviting us to speak on the radio and for giving us the opportunity to connect with the community. We appreciate the chance to discuss health topics that matter and to help keep our community informed and empowered.
At Taylor Regional Health Clinic Columbia, we are committed to promoting wellness both inside and outside our clinic walls. Thank you, WAIN, for helping us spread the word
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Katie Jo Aaron, MSN, APRN, FNP-C with Taylor Regional Hospital Health Clinic Columbia joined us this morning.
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Katie Jo Aaron: “For the month of May, there are multiple health topics being recognized. ALS Awareness Month, Arthritis Awareness Month, Better Sleep Month, Hepatitis Awareness Month, Lupus Awareness Month, Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.
Today, I would like to focus on Bladder Cancer Awareness.
In 2025, 84,000 people in the United States received a bladder cancer diagnosis.
Bladder cancer is 7th most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States.
Women often have a delayed diagnosis and have worse outcomes.
The average age of a person diagnosed with bladder cancer is 73.
Risk factors of bladder cancer include smoking, chemical exposures, with Caucasian races twice likely to develop bladder cancer, age, and gender
Signs of bladder cancer include:
Blood in the urine urination.
Painful urination.
Urgency to urinate.
Inability to pass urine.
Abdominal pain.
Lower back pain.
Fatigue.
Losing weight without trying.
Currently there is no standard testing for bladder cancer, but bladder cancer can be detected early because it frequently has noticeable symptoms, like blood in the urine.
We encourage the community to speak to their provider if they have any concerns or urinary changes.
Information has been obtained from the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network.
This is a foundation founded in 2005 and provides patients with critical information in community support.
Our office is located at 363 Office Park Drive.
We have new clinic hours! Open Monday through Friday 8A-4:30P Central. Same-day appointments are available. We take care of acute and chronic conditions.”
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If something seems wrong, CALL KATIE JO…
☎️ (270) 384-3939 ☎️
Here for YOU and your family!
Whether it's a sore throat, a wellness check or something unexpected, TRH Health Clinic Columbia has got you covered.
No appointment? No problem.
Katie Jo Aaron, APRN is ready to provide compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Open Monday - Friday, 8:00AM- 4:30PM CST
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Thank you very much for your time Mrs. Katie Jo! It’s always an absolute pleasure to have you on air with us at Forcht Broadcasting - Columbia. Thanks for everything that you do for our community. Have a great day!
