Prevention
Reducing Lung Cancer in Missouri
Meetings
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Meetings are held, via Zoom, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM CST.
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There are two sub-groups working on the team objectives:
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Environmental - focused on environmental risks such as radon
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Tobacco - Integrates with the state of Missouri's tobacco efforts
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Please contact us for more information or to join the team's efforts.
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Work In Progress
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Coming Soon ​
Objectives
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Promote awareness of environmental risk factors (radon and others) for the public, along with resources to address them. Support Lung Cancer Awareness Month and National Radon Action Month efforts.
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Provide radon educational links and resources for the general public.
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Coordinate a radon advocacy ask by researching and building on current or past bills, creating a model policy as needed.
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Improve awareness of and access to evidence-based prevention and tobacco cessation services, particularly among high-risk, underserved, and rural populations.
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Increase access to evidence-based tobacco treatment training/certifications for providers and staff who provide primary care for high-risk patients in underserved and rural communities.