Butt Savers 9NEWS Next w/Kyle Clark Word of Thanks

Salud's Butt Savers Program offsets the cost of Colonoscopies for patients who would otherwise not be able to afford the procedure and are now available at the Longmont Salud Family Health Clinic.  We are the only Federally Qualified Health Clinic (FQHC) in the United States to offer this program.

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths! For every sixty (60) Colonoscopies performed, we save a life!

Salud's Butt Savers program has performed more than 500 procedures since its inception in 2022.  We continue to advocate for our patients who need Colorectal screenings and Colonoscopies.  We need your help to continue this life-saving work.

Private Providers can charge as much as $12,000.00 for a Colonoscopy. 

Each Colonoscopy at Salud costs $701.  Salud's sliding fee scale determines a patient's contribution and Butt Savers funds cover the remaining cost, ensuring Colonoscopies are affordable and available to all patients in need.  

Dr. Hans Elzinga and the Butt Savers team celebrate Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.  This team is saving lives every day!

Our State-of-the-Art Colonoscopy Suites serve our patients from all over Colorado who would not otherwise be able to afford this procedure.

Dr. Hans Elzinga, Salud Family Health CEO John Santistevan, and Board of Directors member, Jesus Tijerina at the Longmont Clinic discussing the future expansion needed for the Butt Savers program.

Dr. Ian Wallce and Salud Family Health's patient navigators and nurses are sharing the Colonoscopy Suite protocols with Salud Board Members and Executive Team.

Dr. Hans Elzinga share the good news that Salud Family Health's Butt Savers Program has saved lives through the ongoing support of our donors, board of directors, staff and clinicians.  One in sixty Colonoscopies saves a life!

Training is the key to providing a Colonoscopy for a cost of $701.  A colonoscopy from a hospital or private practice can cost $12,000.00.  Most of our patients can't afford a colonoscopy.  Butt Savers make it affordable and comfortable in a clinic setting where they come for their primary care, dental, mental health and pharmacy needs.  Everyone forty-five and older needs a colonoscopy.

Salud Family Health in Longmont has an onsite pharmacy creating a one-stop-shop for the Butt Saver's program.  All medications for pre and post procedure can be obtained here, saving patients multiple trips, time and money.