pam isom, rn, mph program manager tn department of health
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Pam Isom, RN, MPHProgram Manager
TN Department of Health
In 1998, CDC established the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP), which provided seed money and technical support for the development and implementation of CCC plans.
In 1998 there were 6 programs. Currently there are 65.
To measurably reduce the burden of cancer by implementing a collaborative statewide plan driven by data, science, capacity and outcomes.
Executive Committee
Resource Committees
Regional Coalitions – Memphis Jackson Middle Southeast East Northeast
Robert R. Clark, M.S., FACHE, Director of Public Policy and External Affairs, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Alecia Malin Fair, DrPH, Assistant Professor, Meharry Medical College
Ingrid Meszoely, MD, Surgical Oncology, Vanderbilt Mary Jane Dewey, MPA, Program Manager, Breast and
Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, TN Department of Health
Bruce Behringer, MPH, Associate Vice President, Division of Health Sciences, East Tennessee State University
Pam Isom, RN, MPH, Program Manager, Tennessee Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, Tennessee Department of Health
300 + volunteers across the stateCancer advocacy and service organizationsHealth professionals including cancer
centersCancer survivors and caregiversEducational Institutions
Coordinating national, state, regional and local activities with data that documents the need
Representing attention to multiple cancers, multiple steps in the continuum of cancer care
Linking local implementation to evidence-based practices
Bringing awareness to cancer disparitiesPromoting policy and systems approaches
State of TennesseeComprehensive Cancer Control Plan2009-2012
http://health.state.tn.us/CCCP/
East and West RegionsPartners: East Regional Coalition, Jackson
Regional Coalition, ACS, Shelby County School System, Jackson Educational System, TC2 State Office.
State Plan Goal: Skin Cancer & Melanoma p.50
Objective 1Evaluation: Pre and Post Survey –
Immediate, 3 month and 6 month
Based upon data received from the TN Cancer Registry, it was noted that an area in the West had a Melanoma rate 59% above the expected value.
This information was shared with the regional coalition which decided this was an area they wanted to focus on.
They requested assistance with program development.
East Region had an established skin cancer and melanoma committee which was reporting successful interventions with their programs.
These two regions were connected to share concerns and possible interventions to reduce the percentage of Melanoma in the West region.
At the present time they have collaborated on two specific programs and target groups
1)Sororities2)The middle/high schools
Sun safety is encouraged and informationregarding tanning beds is provided. The younger students make UV bracelets.These are currently being implemented.
Join and become active in the CoalitionBecome a Fan on Facebook Tennessee Cancer Coalition Follow on Twitter: TC2 Web Sites: www.TNCancerCoalition.org http://health.state.tn.us/CCCP/
Pam Isom, RN, MPH425 Cordell Hull Building, 6th Floor
Office of Cancer SurveillanceNashville, TN 37243
615-741-1638