Welcome to this latest edition of CRC News, the American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (ACS NCCRT) periodic newsletter for ACS NCCRT members and partners working toward our shared goal to reach 80% in Every Community.

New Year, New Webinar: Public Awareness Strategies to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening 

February ACS NCCRT Webinar Highlights Best Practices and Successes from Across the Country 

Jumpstart the new year on Wednesday, February 5, from 3-4 PM ET with a webinar highlighting how four diverse community organizations and health systems developed innovative public awareness strategies to promote timely colorectal cancer screening in the communities they serve.  

Speakers: 

• Mark Kennedy, MBA, Boston Public Health Commission  
• Nathan Merriman, MD, MSCE, Intermountain Health  
• David Russo, Cheeky Charity  

Registration is free and is open to ACS NCCRT members, 80% Pledge partners, CDC grantees, ACS and ACS CAN staff, and other partners working to increase colorectal cancer screening rates. Pre-registration is required. Note: this session will feature much of the same content shared in a concurrent session held on Thursday, November 21st at the 2024 ACS NCCRT Annual Meeting. 

New Resource: Steps Guide Sell Sheet 

The Sell Sheet Helps Primary Care Practices Understand the Benefits of Using the Steps Guide 

The Steps for Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates: A Manual for Primary Care Practices, or Steps Guide, has a new sell sheet resource targeted at clinicians and clinics. The sell sheet provides a succinct case for primary care practices to use the guide and increase colorectal cancer screening within their settings. Those unfamiliar with the Steps Guide can also view the entire resource, exemplary case studies, and promotion materials on the page to spread the word and increase screening.  

2024 ACS NCCRT Annual Meeting Slides and Recordings Available 

View and Bookmark Standout Panels and Presentations 

The 2024 ACS NCCRT Annual Meeting, which took place from November 20-22 in Fort Worth, TX, provided a dynamic program with expert presentations and fruitful discussions. Select slides and recordings are now available on the annual meeting website. You can view the recordings in full in our YouTube playlist. 

Recent and Upcoming CRC-Related Opportunities 

Engage with Recent CRC Content and Apply or Register for Upcoming Items 

• Registration is now open for an upcoming webinar for cancer coalitions and cancer prevention and control partners from the American Cancer Society. The webinar, held on Tuesday, January 14, from 2-3 PM EST is titled “Cancer and Climate Change”. Visit this link to learn more and register.  
• A virtual presentation and live Q&A titled, “Cologuard Use in Public Health: Increase Screening Among Hard-to-Reach Populations”, is being held on Tuesday, January 14, at 12 PM EST and 4 PM EST. To register, click the aligning time. The event is being presented by ACS NCCRT corporate associate (and sponsor) Exact Sciences.  
• As you prepare for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March, be sure to place your bulk Blue Star pins or bracelet orders this month. Visit this webpage to learn more about pricing and how to place your order.  
• Save the date for the ninth annual Southeastern Colorectal Cancer Consortium Conference, to be held June 11-13, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. Additional information will be made available here in the coming weeks.   

Many thanks for the great work you do!

The ACS NCCRT Team

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