Welcome to this special 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.

Call for ACS NCCRT Steering Committee Nominations  

Multiple Seats Open This Fall for New Leadership 

The ACS NCCRT is now seeking nominations for the Steering Committee. As you know, our Roundtable acts as a catalyst to stimulate work around mission critical colorectal cancer priorities, and our work is guided with direction, input, and leadership from the dedicated members of the Steering Committee.  

Nominees can be self-selected or nominated by a colleague, preferably from a participating ACS NCCRT member organization. Representatives from our Corporate Associates may not serve on the Steering Committee, but they may nominate other candidates.  

Click the button below to learn more about the nomination process, outlined responsibilities and expectations of Steering Committee members, and access the form to submit your nomination. 

If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please email Kaitlin Sylvester at [email protected].  

“The Dos and Don’ts of Colorectal Cancer Screening” Brief Updated 

The Brief Focuses on Educating Clinicians About Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations 

This one-page flyer may be used to remind clinicians about some of the dos and don’ts when it comes to colorectal cancer screening. Partners have the option to cobrand the flyer with their organization’s logo. If you are interested in cobranding, contact your local American Cancer Society representative to complete a licensing agreement. 

2024 ACS NCCRT Annual Meeting Registration Opens Next Week 

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Attend Our Annual Meeting of the ACS NCCRT Membership 

We hope you are already saving the date for our 2024 ACS NCCRT Annual Meeting, which will take place November 20^th to 22^nd in Fort Worth, TX. We will share further details on the agenda, hotel, and registration next week.  

Each year, member organizations and corporate associates typically send one or two member representatives to the meeting, but we can accommodate up to four representatives to attend. Please email [email protected] if you’d like to confirm the names we have on our roster or to notify us if your member representatives have changed. 

ICYMI: 2024 National Achievement Honoree Blog from Family Health Services 

Read About How a Rural FQHC Increased CRC Screening Rates 

Family Health Services has worked through adaptive, innovative, and evidence-based quality improvement to reach their predominantly rural population, and it earned them a spot as an honoree for our 2024 80% in Every Community National Achievement Awards. After seeing their six percent screened rate for CRC in 2015, they’ve reached 55% screened in South-Central Idaho, including out of the box methods like their Pierre L’Poo clinic trophy (pictured). Read more about their accomplishments and lessons learned in our newly published interview about their work.  

Upcoming Member & Partner Events 

Register and Save the Date for these Upcoming Programs 

• The ACS National Navigation Roundtable is partnering with the ACS NCCRT, the Professional Oncology Navigation Task Force, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Community Guide Program to present a webinar titled “Enhancing CRC Screening Through Effective Patient Navigation: Integrating Community Preventative Services Task Force Recommendations for Economic Impact”. The webinar will take place on September 11, 2024 from 1-2 PM ET. Register here and learn more.  
• Registration is open for the Western Colorectal Cancer Consortium taking place in Davis, CA from September 26-27, 2024. To access the complete agenda (schedule), poster submission form (due September 6, 2024), and sponsorship opportunities, visit the conference website. 
• In recognition of World Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Day, New York City’s Citywide Colorectal Cancer Control Coalition’s (C5’s) Risk Assessment and Screening Committee is hosting a webinar targeted at health care clinicians to help them better understand the colorectal cancer screening and referral process. Dr. Steven Itzkowitz, ACS NCCRT chair, will be among the expert presenters. ACS NCCRT members and partners from outside New York City are welcome to join. Register for the webinar being held on September 27, 2024 from 12-1 PM ET.  

Many thanks for the great work you do!

The ACS NCCRT Team

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