About Us
We are a statewide coalition of healthcare professionals and other key stakeholders dedicated to preventing lung cancer and improving early detection of lung cancer.
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Our vision is to unify efforts to prevent and defeat lung cancer in Missouri.
Our Mission
The Missouri Lung Cancer Coalition is dedicated to implementing programs and driving policies that support statewide collaboration for lung cancer education, prevention, and early detection. We are committed to action and reaching the underserved populations.
Our Goals
Develop a collaborative, equitable, and evidence-based approach through provider education and stakeholder engagement for:
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Awareness of lung cancer risks​
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Furthering early detection of lung cancer by supporting lung cancer screening practices
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Access to tobacco cessation resources and services
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Advocating for legislative policies that support lung cancer prevention, detection, and treatment
Partner Organizations
American Cancer Society - Cancer Action Network
American Lung Association
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center
Heartland Chapter of American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists
Hope Light Project
Lung Cancer Connection
Mercy Hospital - Joplin
Mercy Hospital - Springfield
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - Bureau of Environmental Epidemiology and Vital Statistics
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - Comprehensive Tobacco Control
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - Office of Epidemiology
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - Genetics and Healthy Childhood
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - WIC & Nutrition Services
Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church
Saint Luke's Frank and Evangeline Thompson Thoracic Center
Show-Me Echo
St. Louis Radon
Washington University - Divison of Public Health Sciences
Washington University - Prevention Research Center
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