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.

ACS NCCRT Year in Review 

Highlighting Resources, Events, and Impact for the ACS NCCRT 

Resources: 

• Colorectal Cancer Data Dashboard: This dynamic national platform integrates layers from multiple sources and allows you to interactively explore data using maps and graphs. 
• Increasing CRC Screening Among LGBTQ+ Communities: This newly updated brief describes unique barriers to colorectal cancer screening faced by LGBTQ+ communities and outlines action steps to take to increase screening rates. 
• The Dos and Don’ts of Colorectal Cancer Screening: This one-page flyer informs clinicians about the latest guidelines, best practices, and statistics related to colorectal cancer screening. 

Webinars, Blue Star Conversations & Events: 

• Blue Star Conversation: Tailoring Colorectal Cancer Screening Messaging: Practical Advice for Coalitions 
• Blue Star Conversation: Leveraging the EHR for Cancer Prevention: A Look at Systematizing Risk Assessment & Risk Stratification to Identify Candidates for Genetic Testing 
• New Resource Webinar: Lead Time Messaging Guidebook 
• New Resource Webinar: CRC Data Dashboard 
• 2024 National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Webcast 
• Leadership Retreat and Strategy Summit 
• Annual Meeting: We hosted a record 250 attendees at our 2024 Annual Meeting in Fort Worth, TX. Attendees came from 46 states and territories.  

ACS NCCRT Members

We added 26 new members and corporate associates this year, bringing the total number of ACS NCCRT members to 228.  

Steering Committee

We welcomed our new Vice Chair, Gloria Coronado, PhD as well as four new steering committee members: Christopher Lieu, MD, Molly McDonnell, Stacie Miller, MSN, MPH, RN, and Jennifer Park, CHES, MPH. 

2024 80% in Every Community National Achievement Awards

Five exemplary nominations were accepted and highlighted throughout the year as part of our 2024 Awards program.

“I am immensely proud of the year we’ve had, as all this work helps us to achieve our ultimate goal of saving more lives from colorectal cancer. The ACS NCCRT is eager to build upon the momentum of 2024 by continuing to serve our dedicated partners through educational opportunities, helpful resources, and strategic discussions in the upcoming year. We are incredibly grateful for our members, volunteers, and this shared colorectal cancer fighting community, and we hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season. Thank you for all that you do!”  – Kaitlin Sylvester, MPA, Strategic Director, ACS NCCRT

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 are now available on the annual meeting website as well as select recordings. You can view the recordings in full in our YouTube playlist. 

New ACS NCCRT Webinar: Public Awareness Strategies to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening 

February 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. 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. 

Speakers: 

• Mark Kennedy, MBA, Boston Public Health Commission  
• Nathan Merriman, MD, MSCE, Intermountain Health  
• David Russo, Cheeky Charity  
• LaToya Brave Heart, MPH, Great Plains Tribal Leader’s Health Board 

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.  

Many thanks for the great work you do! We wish you all a safe and restful holiday season.

The ACS NCCRT Team

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