EARLY DETECTION & SCREENING
Strategies
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Maintain listing on our website of lung cancer screening centers in Missouri.
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Compile best practices in lung cancer screening delivery and compare to common barriers.
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Convene quarterly meetings with lung screen navigators.
Identify and develop best practices for scalable screening models that also overcome barriers to the delivery of high-quality lung cancer screening.
OBJECTIVES:
Work to ensure the integration of shared decision making and evidence-based tobacco cessation interventions in lung cancer control efforts
Strategies
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Identify locations that integrate evidence-based tobacco cessation interventions into shared decision making.
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Compile comprehensive list of lung cancer screening awareness tools.
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Connect professionals involved in lung screening in underserved communities with tobacco cessation training.
Build awareness about lung cancer screening and its benefits for the general public and providers.
Strategies
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Act as a conduit of information for lung cancer screening through our website, social media and other communications.
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Identify communication/media gaps in reaching the target audience.
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Create downloadable screening awareness pieces for the public and providers.
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Compile and create training materials on lung cancer screening to be used by trained Lung Cancer Ambassadors.