Curated News
By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
April 13, 2024
CRHC and CCSP Partner to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Colorado
TLDR
- Partnership offers monthly trainings and technical assistance for increasing Colorectal Cancer screening in rural parts of Colorado.
- Program provides evidence-based interventions to improve colorectal cancer screening rates and offers technical assistance for healthcare teams.
- Goal is to provide ample access to care in rural communities, increase screening rates, and ensure health equity.
- Since 2016, clinics have navigated eligible patients into 39,349 endoscopic CRC screening exams with 286 cancer diagnoses and removed 1,070 advanced colorectal polyps.
Impact - Why it Matters
The partnership between CRHC and CCSP is crucial in addressing the increasing rates of Colorectal Cancer in rural parts of Colorado, providing vital trainings and resources to improve screening rates and save lives. This news highlights the importance of collaborative efforts in healthcare, especially in addressing health inequities in rural communities, and emphasizes the significance of regular cancer screenings for early detection and prevention.
Summary
The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) and the Colorado Cancer Screening Program (CCSP) have partnered together to offer monthly trainings, technical assistance sessions, and technical resources aimed at increasing Colorectal Cancer (CRC) screening in rural parts of the state. Colorectal Cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death nationally and in Colorado, with rates for patients under the age of 55 increasing. The goal of the CCSP program partnership is to implement evidence-based interventions to further improve colorectal cancer screening rates.
Source Statement
This curated news summary relied on this press release disributed by 24-7 Press Release. Read the source press release here, CRHC and CCSP Partner to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Colorado
