Texas Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP)

The Texas Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) partners with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) across Texas to improve colorectal cancer screening in communities with the highest burden and lowest screening rates. Through the Texas Colorectal Cancer Consortium (TC3), the program brings together clinical teams, implementation scientists, health informatics experts, and community partners to expand access to evidence-based interventions that increase screening and early detection. By assessing clinic readiness, enhancing EHR systems, strengthening provider workflows, and embedding quality improvement strategies, CRCCP supports clinics in building sustainable systems that improve screening delivery and follow-up care for underserved populations. 

CRCCP also enhances community access by integrating patient reminders, provider reminders, navigation services, and structural barrier-reducing strategies tailored to each clinic’s context. Through Project ECHO tele-mentoring, ongoing technical assistance, and partnerships that provide free FIT kits, diagnostic colonoscopies, and treatment referrals, the program ensures patients receive timely screening and follow-up after abnormal results. Together, these coordinated efforts improve early detection, reduce disparities, and strengthen the capacity of Texas clinics to deliver high-quality colorectal cancer prevention services.  

If your organization is interested in the CRCCP and would like to learn more about CRC screening activities, contact our team at [email protected], for more details. Funding sources for this work derived from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Award 1 NU58DP007988-01-00.