arwt_dissemination_program description presentation (05-20-16)
TRANSCRIPT
A Colorectal
Cancer Prevention
Initiative
OVERVIEW• Who we are• What we do• Who we serve• Program Goals• ACCION for Rural West Texas in the Community
• What is a Community Health Worker• CHW role in ACCION for Rural West Texas• Upcoming Community Events
• Community Partner(s)• Current and future planning
• Contact Us• Questions
WHO WE ARERATIONALE:• Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the 2nd leading cancer killer in the U.S.
• Higher incidence among Hispanics and rural populations
HISTORY:• ACCION in El Paso, TX est. 2012
• ACCION for Rural West Texas est. 2015• CPRIT & TTUHSC Department of Public Health
MISSION:Lower the CRC morbidity and mortality rates in the nine selected rural counties of West Texas by integrating education and service delivery components, recruitment of participants in their own communities, and strong and varied Community Partnerships.
Research Component:ACCION for Rural West Texas will conduct ‘Focus Groups’ to help further tailor
our services to the rural communities. Recruitment will start August, 2015
WHAT WE DO
HOLISTIC INTEGRATION OF SERVICES
EDUCATION(PREVENTION)
SCREENING(PREVENTION &INTERVENTION)
COLONSCOPY(DIAGNOSIS)
REFERRAL(FOLLOW-UP)
EDUCATION(PREVENTION)
SCREENING(PREVENTION &INTERVENTION)
COLONSCOPY(DIAGNOSIS)
REFERRAL(FOLLOW-UP)
WHO WE SERVE
Nine Counties in rural West TexasCrosby, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn & Terry
Eligibility Requirements:
• Resident of Serviced County• Do not need to show proof of U.S. citizenship
• Age 50 -75
• Uninsured or Underinsured
• No prior CRC diagnosis
• No CRC symptoms (blood in stool)
• Not up-to-date with CRC screening
PROGRAM GOALS• Increase knowledge about CRC and CRC screening
• Increase screening utilization by offering no-cost FIT testing
• Increase uptake of screening colonoscopy in people with strong family history
• Increase uptake of diagnostic colonoscopy in those with a positive FIT test
• Increase the use of treatment services
All these goals facilitate the overall goal of achieving our Mission:
Lower the CRC morbidity and mortality rates in the Lower the CRC morbidity and mortality rates in the nine selected rural counties of West Texas by integrating education and service delivery components, recruitment of participants in their own communities, and strong and varied Community Partnerships.
ACCION for Rural West Texas in the CommunityCommunity Health Workers will: • Provide:
• Education about CRC and screening options
• Participant Navigation Services
• Recruit:• Eligible participants are recruited in
our service counties
• Refer: • Make referrals to
our community partners
ACCION for Rural West Texas in the Community cont’d
CHWs and Community Partners:• Recruiting:
• Community Partners can aid our efforts in many ways
• Allowing CHW’s to recruit at clinics• Making direct provider referrals• Being a referral agency/organization• Sharing about our program• Disseminating flyers• Supporting initiatives
• Information Sharing:• Attendance at Health Fairs• Promotional Items
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
CONTACT US
Liesl Wyett, MPA – Project Director & Research AssociateEmail: [email protected] Phone: (806) 743-7602ARWT: (806) 743-4086
Theresa Byrd, Dr.PH – Program Director & Chief InvestigatorEmail: [email protected]: (806) 743-1195
Visit our website: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/gsbs/publichealth/accionrwt/
Visit us of Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACCIONforRuralWestTexas
Additional CRC and ACCION resources are available on our website!
QUESTIONS