Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the US, despite the fact that most cases can be prevented through routine screening. Many adults, particularly among minority populations, are simply not getting screened according to recommendations, putting them at risk.
At the Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, we are working in collaboration with Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout Texas to increase their patients’ colorectal cancer screening rates. Our “Public Health and Health Systems Partnerships to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in Clinical Settings” program has seen an upward trend in screenings by implementing evidence-based interventions including provider audit and feedback, provider and patient reminders, and the reduction of structural barriers with partner clinics.
Keep an eye on this page as we share some of our awareness spreading efforts throughout the month.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Raising
Colorectal Cancer Screening Testimonials
Very special thanks to Jason Randall, Vanessa Ghigliotty, Rafael Marquez, and Jenna Days for sharing their stories to help us create this colorectal cancer screening video!
FIT CRC ECHO Series
The FIT CRC ECHO series is an exciting part of our Public Health and Health Systems Partnerships to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in Clinical Settings program. This monthly virtual series provides community health workers with education and case studies related to colorectal cancer screening interventions. Health workers also have the chance to report their own challenges and get support and feedback from experts and fellow participants.
The March ECHO session will be held Thursday, March 16th at 12PM CST. This month's speaker is Heather Johnson, Program Director of Project 80% in the Department of Health Policy at The University of Texas – MD Anderson Cancer Center.