Read About Recent News on the American Cancer Society Colorectal Cancer Screening Interventions Project Here!

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is recruiting health centers with colorectal cancer screening rates less than 40% for the 2023-2024 Screening Interventions Project. This project leverages quality improvement (QI) strategies and resources to support public health agencies, healthcare providers, and screening advocates across the nation to promote and deliver cancer screening appropriately, safely, and equitably. Quality improvement projects are based on previous structured intervention projects done through shared learning. Healthcare systems will have the opportunity to engage with national partners to share best practices, challenges, and celebrations. ACS staff will provide strategy, materials, training and technical assistance, data and measurement tools, and the latest research to maximize project outcomes. Depending on availability, funding may be available to support health centers participating in this project. Please join PACHC and ACS for a project preview on July 18, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm; register here. If you are unable to attend and would like to learn more, contact Kacie Jankoski at ACS.

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