Effective Strategies to Reach Patients for Colorectal Cancer Screening During COVID-19 (part 1 of 2)
January 20, 2021 –
The National Native Network at the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, in conjunction with the Indian Health Service Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and the Indian Health Service Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar series: Cancer Risk Reduction in Indian Country.
Presenters:
Kevin English, DrPH, Director, Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center, Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc.
Donald Haverkamp, MPH, Epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Learning Objectives/Outcomes: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Apply safe and convenient colorectal screening for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) patients.
- Identify geographical differences in colorectal cancer incidence among AI/AN populations.
- Recommend appropriate testing for patients by following the draft USPSTF recommendation to begin screening average-risked persons at age 45.
Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, health educators, administrators, and support staff working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities.
Funding for this webinar was made possible by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention DP18-1808 National Network Approach to Preventing and Controlling Tobacco-related Cancers in Special Populations.
Webinar contents do not necessarily represent the official views of the United States Department of Health Human Services; Indian Health Service; or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention