Connected by Care for Colorectal Cancer
Hear the exact strategies used by top-performing clinics to move the needle on colorectal cancer screening sand discover new pathways to engage patients. Let’s continue to turn health equity from a goal into a reality!
INSIGHTS FROM THE FRONTLINES
Hear from organizations driving improvements in outcomes.
Achieving Success with Top-Tier Screening Rates
What does success look like in the safety net? Hear directly from the Community Health Centers achieving the highest Colorectal Cancer screenings in the country! This session will dive into the specific workflows, cultural nuances, and persistence required to reach these amazing outcomes. Panelists include:
- Megan MacKiernan, PA, Norton Sound Health Corporation
- Erin M. Howes, MPH, Chief Population Health Officer at PrimeCare Health Community Health Centers
- Mikala Balk, Chief Operations Officer at Wesley Community Center
Digital Connection and Reimagining Patient Outreach
Learn about innovative ways to drive screenings at Tribal Health Organizations. Hear how Pokagon Band of Potawatomi are using CareMessage to build human trust and increase cancer screening rates.
- Elizabeth Leffler, Community Outreach Supervisor at Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
LEARNING SESSIONS
Improve your understanding of colorectal cancer.
Overcoming Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening: Practical Tools to Advance Equity
Colorectal cancer disparities persist despite effective screening tools. This session will explore the structural, behavioral, and engagement barriers that limit screening uptake in safety-net settings. Drawing on national research and community-engaged approaches, it will highlight practical, equity-centered strategies to strengthen outreach, improve patient engagement, and close screening gaps. Participants will leave with actionable tools to advance equitable colorectal cancer prevention in underserved communities.
- Dr. Charles Rogers, Chief Advisor at Rogers Solutions Group