WATCH RECORDING: OHE Co-Hosts CRC Screening & Prevention Event
By: Julie Poucher Harbin, Senior Writer, DCI
THIS POST WAS UPDATED ON MARCH 25 WITH A VIDEO RECORDING OF THE EVENT. REGISTRATION HAS NOW ENDED FOR THIS EVENT. WATCH ABOVE !
The topic for March edition of the monthly "Conversations with Our Community" webinar series — hosted by the Duke Cancer Institute Office of Health Equity in collaboration with community partner Nuestras Voces Network — is "Colorectal Cancer: Early Detection Saves Lives.”
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the number 2 cancer killer in the U.S. after lung cancer.
This event, to be held on March 22 at 1 p.m., will feature:
- Emily Butler Bell, MPH, Director, National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) – Colorectal Cancer Interventions
- Julius M. Wilder MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Duke Division of Gastroenterology and Duke Clinical Research Institute
- LaSonia Barnett, MA, Sr. Program Coordinator, Duke Cancer Institute, Office of Health Equity
- Willa Robinson, MPH, MAED, MCHES, Program Manager, Durham County Dept. of Public Health
This panel of experts will discuss colon cancer screening and diagnosis and the role of patient navigation as a way to help reduce cancer disparities among the medically underserved.
Participants will also hear from the director of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) in an informational session about proven colorectal cancer screening tests, and how timely CRC screening and diagnostic services are being implemented at the community level.
For more information about the webinar: Email Nuestras Voces Network OR Email the Duke Cancer Institute Office of Health Equity.
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Vision: To excel as the leader in reducing cancer disparities through authentic community engagement and partnerships, the delivery of seamless cancer care, and the provision of outstanding and innovative research and resources to achieve optimal health in a changing and diverse environment.
Mission: To reduce cancer disparities and promote health equity within Duke Cancer Institute's catchment area through strategic initiatives that integrate the following core areas:
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Community-Facing Patient Navigation Services
- Health Disparities Education
- Clinical Trials Education & Workplace Diversity
Email us or call 919.684.0409 with any questions about our "Conversations with Our Community" events, patient navigation services and any other questions you might have.