News & Press

March 18, 2024

The Blood Center donation bus will be in front of Lane Regional Medical Center on Monday, March 25th, from 11 AM – 4 PM, at 6300 Main Street in Zachary.

March 11, 2024

If you are an expecting or breastfeeding mom, an appointment with a certified lactation consultant will help both you and your baby.

February 28, 2024

Don’t miss a chance to be a part of one of the best family-friendly events in the area, the 9th annual Lane Foundation Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-off taking place on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m..

February 21, 2024

The Winter 2024 installment of the Love Lane Newsletter is here and full of exciting updates! To read the newsletter in its entirety, simply click the image below!

February 19, 2024

CIS is hosting a free cardiovascular screening at CIS Zachary (6550 Main St #1000, Zachary, LA 70791) on Tuesday, February 20 at 5:30 -7:30 p.m.

February 2, 2024

Congratulations to Courtney Day for being named 2023 MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the Year! Courtney is a nurse in Lane’s Staff Development Department and was recognized for her dedication,.

January 29, 2024

Do you make a mean bowl of chili? Is your salsa the best around? Put your skills to the test and join in the HOT competition at Lane Foundation’s 9th Annual Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-off, set for.

January 22, 2024

The Blood Center donation bus will be in front of Lane Regional Medical Center on Monday, January 29th, from 11 AM – 4 PM, at 6300 Main Street in Zachary.

January 18, 2024

It’s been almost a year since our expansion project for an updated facility focused on patient-centered care began. Construction of the 4-story patient tower is at the half-way point. Weather.

January 15, 2024

For safety purposes, all Lane clinics and Lane Rx will be closed on Tuesday, January 16th due to freezing conditions.

January 12, 2024

For parents who lose a child at birth, parting with a stillborn baby is the first step in a long and difficult grieving process, one that can take a lifetime to come to terms with. A new device.

January 11, 2024

Election of the 2024 Medical Executive Committee Officers for Lane Regional Medical Center include:

December 18, 2023

Construction of the new 82,000 square foot, four-story patient tower at Lane continues to move forward. Its anticipated completion date is December 2024/January 2025.

December 4, 2023

Ben Cavin was recently appointed by the Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Board of Commissioners at Lane Regional Medical Center. He replaces Gaynell Young who served for 12.

November 17, 2023

Congratulations to the 38 Lane Regional Medical Center staff members celebrating a Service Award milestone. Honorees were recognized to thank them for their service at Lane. Collectively they.

November 13, 2023

Construction of the new 82,000 square foot, four-story patient tower at Lane continues to move forward.

November 9, 2023

Dr. Charles Thompson, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), is the first in Louisiana to use the Auryon Laser Atherectomy System by AngioDynamics, Inc. in a.

November 7, 2023

Join us for the 15th annual Veterans Day & Flag Raising Program set for Friday, November 10, at 7:30 a.m., at the Regional Veterans Park on the campus of Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main.

November 6, 2023

The Lane Foundation’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament presented by Savista and Velocity Clinic Research was recently held at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary.

October 16, 2023

Join Lane Regional Medical Center for an old-fashioned Meet & Greet on Thursday, October 19, from 2 – 2:45 p.m., in the Lane Cafeteria to welcome the newest members of our medical staff. Refreshments.

October 16, 2023

Walk-in flu shots are available at Lane Family Practice October 16 – 20, from 8 am - 4 pm. Flu shots are FREE with most insurance plans or $58 - $60 with self-pay.

October 11, 2023

Lane Rx recently hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of its new pharmacy located in front of Lane Regional Medical Center at 6400 Main Street in Zachary.

October 2, 2023

Lane Regional Medical Center will hold a FREE infant care class on Saturday, October 14, at 10AM in the Board Conference Room, 6300 Main Street, Zachary.

October 1, 2023

Lane Rx will host a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, October 4, at 3 p.m., to celebrate the grand opening of its new pharmacy located in front of Lane Regional Medical Center at 6400 Main Street in.

September 25, 2023

Lane Rx is now open. It is located in front of Lane Regional Medical Center at 6400 Main Street in Zachary.

September 18, 2023

Dr. Nydeke Nyirenda has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice, located at 2335 Church Street, in Zachary.

September 8, 2023

The Lane Foundation’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament is set for Friday, October 27, at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

September 5, 2023

Lane Regional Medical Center’s Board of Commissioners held an election of officers during their regular scheduled meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023.

August 28, 2023

Lane Pediatrics is pleased to announce the addition of pediatrician Bikal Sapkota, MD, to its practice located at 6110 Main Street in Zachary. He joins Dr. Shola Tijani and Dr. Chana Heintz.

August 1, 2023

Myiesha Beard was recently appointed by the Metropolitan Council of East Baton Rouge Parish to the Board of Commissioners at Lane Regional Medical Center. She replaces Jordan Charlet who served for.

July 25, 2023

The Summer 2023 installment of the Love Lane Newsletter is here and full of exciting updates! To read the newsletter in its entirety, simply click the image below!

July 17, 2023

Construction of the new 82,000 square foot, four-story patient tower at Lane is underway.

July 12, 2023

Jason Landry has been named Director of Nursing Administration for Lane Regional Medical Center.

July 3, 2023

Heidi Robinson was recently awarded the $5000 Lane Volunteer Services Nursing Scholarship.

June 21, 2023

Lane Regional Medical Center, in partnership with the Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center, is hosting a summer health careers volunteer program for area high school students.

June 14, 2023

Lane Pediatrics was chosen as a Junior League of Baton Rouge Partner Agency for the Diaper Bank Program to support area families in need with diaper donations.

May 16, 2023

Brittany Casey, RN and Eric Rome, RN recently received the “Celebrate Nursing Award” from the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association.

May 11, 2023

On January 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared, under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, a U.S. public health emergency because of the emergence of a.

May 9, 2023

Congratulations to the 20 Lane Regional Medical Center staff members celebrating a Service Award milestone. Honorees were recognized to thank them for their service at Lane. Collectively they.

May 9, 2023

The 8th Annual Lane Foundation Code Red Chili Cook-off & Salsa Competition was held on Saturday, April 29, in downtown Zachary. In addition to tasting some world-class chili and salsa, patrons also.

May 3, 2023

Lane Dermatology is now offering patch testing to identify substances that may be causing a skin rash, or contact dermatitis.

April 26, 2023

The 90M hospital expansion project for Lane Regional Medical Center is moving forward. Demolition of the hospital’s west wing and former nursing home is complete. Groundbreaking for the new 82,000.

April 19, 2023

Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) has designated Lane Regional Medical Center as a Birth Ready + facility. This designation celebrates the hospital’s consistent healthcare improvement.

April 17, 2023

Maranath Graugnard, FNP-BC, has joined the staff of Lane OB/GYN, located at 6550 Main Street, Suite 2000, in Zachary. Maranath has more than 20 years of healthcare experience in reproductive health,.

April 12, 2023

Don’t miss a chance to be a part of one of the best family-friendly events in the area, the 8th annual Code Red Chili Cook-off and Salsa Competition!

April 11, 2023

Lane will be holding a FREE breastfeeding class on Saturday, April 29, at 10 a.m., in the West Wing Conference Room at Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main Street in Zachary.

March 29, 2023

Lane Pediatrics is now offering FREE Meet the Doc appointments.

March 13, 2023

Do you make a mean bowl of chili? Is your salsa the best around? Put your skills to the test and join in the HOT competition at Lane RMC Foundation’s 8th Annual Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-off,.

March 8, 2023

Lane Regional Medical Center’s Nurse Tech Internship Program is designed to help student nurses transition from a senior level nursing student to a Registered Nurse.

March 6, 2023

The Winter 2023 installment of the Love Lane Newsletter is here and full of exciting updates! To read the newsletter in its entirety, simply click the image below!

February 28, 2023

Jassoni Martin, PharmD, has been named Pharmacy Director at Lane Regional Medical Center. She is responsible for operation and management of Lane’s retail pharmacy and the hospital’s pharmacy.

February 17, 2023

The Capital Area chapter of the American Heart Association along with Junior League of Baton Rouge presented 80 Infant CPR Anytime kits to Lane Regional Medical Center.

February 8, 2023

Congratulations to Rachelle Noland for being named 2022 MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the Year! Rachelle is a registered nurse in Lane’s Quality Resources Department and was recognized for her.

February 2, 2023

The 90M hospital expansion project for Lane Regional Medical Center has begun. Demolition of the hospital’s west wing will make way for a new 82,000 square foot, four-story patient tower.

January 15, 2023

Election of the 2023 Medical Executive Committee Officers for Lane Regional Medical Center include:

January 6, 2023

Lane Cancer Center is pleased to announce the addition of medical oncologist and hematologist Mary Stringfellow, M.D. to its medical staff.

December 15, 2022

Kathy Sterling, FNP-C, has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice located at 2335 Church Street, in Zachary. She has more than 21 years of healthcare experience and will assist the physicians at.

November 28, 2022

Join Lane Regional Medical Center for an old-fashioned Meet & Greet on Thursday, December 1, from 2 – 2:45 p.m., in the Lane Cafeteria to welcome the newest members of our medical staff. Refreshments.

November 16, 2022

The Lane Foundation’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament presented by Savista was recently held at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary.

November 8, 2022

Join us for the 14th annual Veterans Day & Flag Raising Program set for Friday, November 11, at 7:30 a.m., at the Regional Veterans Park on the campus of Lane Regional Medical Center, 6300 Main.

November 7, 2022

Jenna Theriot, BSN, at Lane Regional Medical Center recently received the Nightingale Award for Clinical Practice Nurse of the Year by the Louisiana State Nurses Association.

November 3, 2022

Congratulations to the 40 Lane Regional Medical Center staff members celebrating a Service Award milestone in 2022. Honorees were recognized to thank them for their service at Lane. Collectively they.

October 28, 2022

Lane Pediatrics is pleased to announce the addition of pediatrician Chana Heintz, MD, to its practice located at 6110 Main Street in Zachary. She joins Dr. Shola Tijani.

October 18, 2022

Established patients of Lane Family Practice can say “Boo” to the flu and stop by anytime October 24 – 28, from 8 am - 5pm. Flu shots are FREE with most insurance plans or just $46.50 with self-pay.

October 10, 2022

FASTLane After Hours Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine Clinic now offers rapid A1-C testing for patients with prediabetes or diabetes. This new test is in addition to physicals and other.

September 29, 2022

Lane Volunteer Services is now accepting applications for the 2023 Nursing Scholarship award.

September 8, 2022

Lane Regional Medical Center will host the popular Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale September 13 – 16, from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. The sale will be held in the Staff Development Classroom on the.

August 31, 2022

The Lane RMC Foundation’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament is set for Friday, October 28, at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

August 25, 2022

Live Construction Feed: Expansion Videos: Lane Covered Time from Everett Latiolais on Vimeo. Lane Steel Time from Everett Latiolais on Vimeo. Slab/Pour and Elevator/Stairwell Shafts from Everett.

August 22, 2022

The Lane Foundation is hosting a rummage sale and pastalaya lunch on Friday, August 26, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, August 27, from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. inside the old Nursing Home Division of Lane.

August 10, 2022

Cayden Walls was recently awarded the $5000 Lane Volunteer Services Nursing Scholarship.

July 19, 2022

Dr. Charles Thompson, interventional cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) in Zachary, is the first to use the Optimizer® Smart System featuring the innovation of CCM therapy to.

July 14, 2022

Bernitha Russell-Wilson, BSN, RN-BC, has been named Director of the Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Units at Lane Regional Medical Center. She has more than 20 years of nursing leadership experience in.

July 12, 2022

Patty Williams has been named Director of Physician Practice Management at Lane Regional Medical Center. She will oversee both managed care and clinical at Lane Dermatology, Lane Family Practice,.

July 7, 2022

Dr. Krishna Sajja has joined the staff of Lane Gastroenterology, located at 6550 Main Street, Suite 3500, in Zachary.

June 28, 2022

Chronic Care Management is a coordinated care program designed by Medicare to help patients manage their chronic health conditions. The program gives patients care and support between appointments.

June 16, 2022

Traumatic injuries are often sudden and unexpected. They can occur due to falls, accidents, and intentional violence. The number one cause of preventable death after injury is uncontrolled bleeding.

June 14, 2022

The Summer 2022 installment of the Love Lane Newsletter is here and full of exciting updates! To read the newsletter in its entirety, simply click the image below!

June 13, 2022

Lane Regional Medical Center is one of the first hospitals in the region to adopt the innovative Iovera technology, a clinically proven, non-opioid, pain management solution for relief of chronic and.

June 9, 2022

The City of Baker and the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) recently announced the launch of LYNX by CATS, a new, on-demand, shared public transportation service for the citizens of Baker.

June 7, 2022

Chad Jeansonne has been named Materials Management Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

June 1, 2022

Lane Regional Medical Center, in partnership with the Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center, is hosting a summer health careers volunteer program for area high school students.

May 10, 2022

Congratulations to Jason Landry, RN, and Jessica Miller, RNC-MNN, who received the “Celebrate Nursing Award” from the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association!

May 4, 2022

Don’t miss a chance to be a part of one of the best family-friendly events in the area, the 7th annual Code Red Chili Cook-off and Salsa Competition!

April 19, 2022

FASTLane After Hours Urgent Care and Occupational Clinic can now test depth perception through the Stereo Vision method.

April 12, 2022

Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) has re-designated Lane Regional Medical Center as a Birth Ready facility. This re-designation celebrates the hospital’s improved perinatal health.

March 31, 2022

Robbie Tanner, BSN, RN, CCRN, has been named Director of Intensive Care and Respiratory Therapy Services at Lane Regional Medical Center. He will oversee the Intensive Care, Intermediate Care, and.

March 30, 2022

Allyson Bennett, BSN, RN, has been named Director of Quality Resources at Lane Regional Medical Center.

March 17, 2022

Join Lane Regional Medical Center for an old-fashioned Meet & Greet on Friday, March 18, from 2 – 2:30 p.m., in the Lane Cafeteria to welcome the newest members of our medical staff. Refreshments.

March 16, 2022

In honor of National Social Work Day, Lane Regional Medical Center salutes its essential Social Workers.

March 15, 2022

Allison Cross, PA, has joined the staff of Lane Gastroenterology located at 6550 Main Street, Suite 3500, in Zachary. She has more than six years of experience and will assist Dr. Krunal Patel in the.

March 10, 2022

The Winter 2022 installment of the Love Lane Newsletter is here and full of exciting updates! To read the newsletter in its entirety, simply click the image below!

March 7, 2022

Lane Volunteer Services is now accepting applications for the 2022 Nursing Scholarship award.

March 2, 2022

In addition to the traditional nutrition services provided to all inpatients, Lane Regional Medical Center also offers Medical Nutrition Therapy services for outpatients.

February 21, 2022

Application Period for Summer 2022 is now CLOSED Lane Regional Medical Center’s Nurse Tech Internship Program is designed to help student nurses transition from a senior level nursing student to a.

February 8, 2022

Due to a state-wide decline in COVID-19, all vaccinated staff, patients and guests are no longer required to wear a mask while inside any Lane building.

February 7, 2022

Nick Maggio, FNP-C, has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice located at 2335 Church Street, in Zachary. He has 10 years of healthcare experience and will assist the physicians at Lane Family.

February 4, 2022

Andrew Durdin has been named Director of Physician Practice Management at Lane Regional Medical Center. He will oversee the day-to-day functions of Lane Dermatology, Lane Family Practice, Lane.

February 1, 2022

Charlie Lee Massey, 86, a resident of Zachary, LA, died on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at his home. He was retired, after working for over 37 years for Lane Regional Medical Center and 25 years as one.

January 26, 2022

For the first time in Lane’s history, there is a tie for MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the Year!

January 25, 2022

The Blood Center donation bus will be in front of Lane Regional Medical Center on Monday, January 31, from 11a.m. - 5p.m., at 6300 Main Street in Zachary.

January 20, 2022

Lane Dermatology, located at 4801 McHugh Road in Zachary, is now open.

January 18, 2022

Election of the 2022 Medical Executive Committee Officers for Lane Regional Medical Center include:

January 11, 2022

Lane Pediatrics is pleased to announce the addition of pediatrician Shola Tijani, MD, to its practice located at 6110 Main Street in Zachary. She joins Drs. Jacob LeBas and Lacey Clark.

January 3, 2022

On behalf of Lane Regional Medical Center and the Medical Executive Committee, please join us in wishing Dr. Clayton Brown congratulations on his retirement!

December 16, 2021

Lane Regional Medical Center and Savista are pleased to announce Jeannine Kimble as the Revenue Cycle Director. Savista is contracted with Lane to provide revenue cycle services.

December 15, 2021

Kaelyn Johnson was recently awarded the $5000 Lane Volunteer Services Nursing Scholarship.

December 7, 2021

Lane Regional Medical Center received the 2021 Platinum Award, the highest honor awarded, for extraordinary efforts in the Workplace Partnership for Life campaign from the Louisiana Organ Procurement.

November 15, 2021

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is the first in the Capital Region to perform a combination procedure with both the Rotablator™ Rotational Atherectomy System and the Shockwave lithotripsy.

November 3, 2021

Lane Regional Medical Center was named "2021 Acute Care Hospital of the Year" (61-160 beds) by the Louisiana Nurses Foundation and the Louisiana State Nurses Association to recognize excellence in.

November 1, 2021

Lane has expanded its occupational medicine services by adding eScreen eCup+ which offers drug testing for 13 illicit drugs in one easy test with results within minutes.

October 28, 2021

Gov. John Bel Edwards lifted Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate in all settings, except for schools and school buses — including teachers, staff and students in K-12 schools, universities, and other.

October 20, 2021

Martha Roy, RN, has been named Director of Intensive Care and Respiratory Therapy Services at Lane Regional Medical Center. She will oversee the Intensive Care, Intermediate Care and Respiratory Care.

October 18, 2021

Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) has awarded Lane Regional Medical Center the Birth Ready Designation. This designation celebrates the hospital’s improved perinatal health outcomes,.

October 14, 2021

The Lane RMC Foundation’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament is set for Friday, October 29, at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Zachary, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

October 13, 2021

Joseph Watson has been named Facilities Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

October 12, 2021

The flu shot is readily available for established patients at Lane Pediatrics and Lane Family Practice. For appointments, call Lane Pediatrics at 658-4070 or Lane Family Practice at 654-3607.

October 8, 2021

As COVID-19 admissions continue to decrease, we are opening all entrances into the hospital for visitors and staff.

September 28, 2021

Lane Family Practice is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 3rd dose "booster" vaccine. Please call 225-654-3607 to schedule an appointment, and if possible, bring your vaccine card with you to your.

September 21, 2021

Bank of Zachary recently donated $10,000 to Lane Foundation’s Hurricane Ida Fund to help hospital employees recover and rebuild from the aftermath of the storm that devastated southeast Louisiana.

September 18, 2021

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) recently celebrated 15 years of providing comprehensive cardiovascular care in Zachary.

September 15, 2021

As COVID-19 admissions decrease, we are able to revert back to regular visiting hours. We will continue to have only one public entrance open at the Emergency Room in order to continue screening.

September 6, 2021

Dr. Maria North-Scott has joined the staff of Lane Family Practice, located at 2335 Church Street, in Zachary.

September 3, 2021

The blood drive bus will be in front of the hospital Tuesday, September 7th, from 12-6pm. Please donate if you can as our blood supplies are CRITICALLY low.

September 2, 2021

To help reduce hospitalization rates, Lane Regional Medical Center has expanded its Infusion Center to administer monoclonal antibodies to COVID-19 patients who meet treatment criteria.

August 19, 2021

People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 because they are more at risk of serious, prolonged illness. Studies indicate some immunocompromised.

August 16, 2021

Common symptoms of the COVID-19 Delta Variant can sometimes be mistaken for allergies:

August 12, 2021

Lane Regional Medical Center is proud to announce its re-designation as a Gift Shining Star hospital for breastfeeding.

August 4, 2021

As we respond to a new surge of COVID-19, patient and team member safety remain our highest priority.

August 3, 2021

Effective August 2, 2021, Gov. John Bel Edwards has temporarily reinstated Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate indoors for all people age five and older as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue.

July 21, 2021

Visitor Policy - Updated July 21, 2021

June 10, 2021

Lane Regional Medical Center, in partnership with the Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center, is hosting a summer health careers volunteer program for area high school students.

June 2, 2021

Lane Regional Medical Center will receive a $50,000 technology makeover after being named the “Security” category winner of the Connected Workplace Makeover Contest held by Insight Enterprises in.

May 27, 2021

Effective Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Lane Regional Medical Center has lifted its pandemic-related visitor restrictions.

May 24, 2021

Lane Family Practice, located at 2335 Church Street in Zachary, is now administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to persons age 12 and up. Please call 225-654-3607 to schedule an appointment.

May 14, 2021

A symbolic groundbreaking event will be held at the construction site of the all new Lodge at Lane Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing facility located next to Lane Regional Medical.

May 5, 2021

Five of Lane’s Registered Nurses were recognized at the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association’s awards banquet for their contributions to our communities!

May 4, 2021

In celebration of National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a free skin cancer screening will be held on Thursday, May 13th, from 1 – 4 p.m., with Justin Creel, MD, and again on Wednesday, May.

May 3, 2021

Dawn Fuller, BSN, RNC-OB has been named Obstetrical Services Director at Lane Regional Medical Center.

April 28, 2021

The latest Love Lane newsletter is here to fill you in on all the latest happenings. Click below to download and read the complete newsletter!

April 16, 2021

FASTLane After-Hours Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine Clinic now offers both HazMat and HazWoper physicals for employees that are exposed to hazardous chemicals.

March 29, 2021

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is the first in the Baton Rouge region to offer cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) scanning at the CIS Zachary clinic located at 6550 Main Street..

March 16, 2021

In honor of National Social Work Month, we salute our Essential Social Workers.

March 15, 2021

Dana Bellefontaine, Infection Preventionist and Employee Health Coordinator, was named Lane Regional Medical Center’s 2020 MVP of the Year. She was recognized for her dedication and tireless efforts.

March 12, 2021

Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) in Zachary is the first in Zachary to use a new lithotripsy balloon by Shockwave Medical to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition where plaque.

March 11, 2021

What: Appointments for 2400 COVID-19 vaccines are currently available for those eligible according to Louisiana Department of Health guidelines.

March 10, 2021

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the food and nutrition experts who translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living.

March 8, 2021

Did you know that colon cancer is the number one PREVENTABLE cancer? It is recommended that at age 50 people start doing regular colonoscopies as part of wellness and screening.