Place
A local restaurant slips a folded card into a takeout order.
A GastroCompass Screening Initiative
Open the bag.
Open the conversation.
Open Me is a GastroCompass campaign that places folded reminder cards inside takeout orders to encourage colorectal cancer screening conversations for adults 45+. Simple, respectful, and built to spark action.
Starting with local restaurant partners, Open Me helps spark screening conversations one order at a time.
Click the card to open it.
A virtual version of the real folded card. Click it to open the inside message.
What is Open Me?
Small card. Simple reminder. Real screening impact.
How it works
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Open
The customer opens the card at home and sees a clear screening prompt.
Scan
The QR brings them straight to screening basics and the doctor-talk pledge.
Act
The goal is one next step: ask about colorectal cancer screening.
Why it matters
Start at 45
Most adults at average risk should begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45.
Find it early
Screening helps find cancer earlier, when treatment is more effective.
Prevent cancer
Screening can also prevent cancer by finding precancerous polyps.
Often no symptoms
Colorectal cancer may not cause symptoms at first, which is why screening matters.
Always talk to a doctor for medical advice and screening guidance.
For restaurant partners
A low-lift way to support community health
Support community health
Join a campaign that prioritizes prevention and early screening awareness.
Spark important conversations
Encourage families to talk about screening in a respectful way.
Join a scalable movement
Help build a model that can expand to other neighborhoods and cities.
Toolkit materials, printable files, and rollout guidance are being organized through GastroCompass.
Screening info
Get the basics in one place
You scanned this from an Open Me card
Who should ask about screening?
Adults 45+ at average risk should talk with a doctor about screening options.
Why does screening matter?
Screening finds cancer early and can prevent cancer by finding polyps.
What should I do next?
Talk with your doctor, understand your options, and ask about timing.
Talk to Your Doctor About Screening
This page is for education only. Always consult a healthcare professional.
Take the Next Step
Turn awareness into action
Learn your symptom risk with GastroLens or make a simple pledge to bring up colorectal cancer screening with your doctor.
Join 1 others who have pledged.
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