Title Programs Meta Meta description Programs at VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System Content Page introduction Explore VA Southern Arizona's diverse program offerings, which include patient health care, cutting-edge clinical research, and other specialties. Generate a table of contents from major headings Include table of contents Main content Preparing for a colonoscopy A colonoscopy is a test that lets the doctor view the inside of your lower digestive tract. It can help screen for colon cancers and can also help find the source of abdominal pain, bleeding or changes in bowel habits. A good colonoscopy preparation can help doctors see small polyps and the colonoscopy procedure takes less time with lower risks of complications. The following brochures will help you properly prepare for your colonoscopy procedure. colonoscopy preparation information Building a healthier you Do you want to become a healthier you? Whether you have a chronic medical condition, or just want to live a healthier life, the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System(SAVAHCS) has services that can help you achieve your desired health goal. Most of us know that we should eat healthier, move more, stop smoking, not drink so much, but sometimes we just don’t know where to start, how to start, or maybe how to do what we want to do, find out how at the link below. Building a healthier you