ccc in the community
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CCC in the Community
Juanita SalinasTexas Department of State Health Services
Jane OsmondTexas Cancer Council
Presentation Overview:
Cancer Control in Texas 4th Revision of Texas Cancer Plan Why implement at the community
level? Community Coalition formation Evaluation efforts What’s next: Cancer Control Tool-kit
Cancer Control in Texas
Texas Department of State Health Services– Public Health Agency for the State– BCCCP, OTPC, TCR
Texas Cancer Council (TCC)– Created as a result of the Legislative Task
Force on Cancer in Texas in 1985 – $3.5 state funding/year for innovative projects
CCC funding awarded 1998
A look inside…
Texas Cancer Plan,4th Edition
Background
In 1985, the Texas Legislature established the Texas Cancer Council as the state agency charged with developing and implementing the Texas Cancer Plan.
Cancer experts in various fields -- data, planning, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship – came together to develop the Texas Cancer Plan.
Texas Cancer Plan guides Texas Cancer Council actions and initiatives.
Who is the Texas Cancer Council?
The Council is statutorily charged with: Developing and working to implement the Texas Cancer Plan. Promoting the development and coordination of effective statewide public and private policies, programs and services related to cancer. Encouraging cooperative, comprehensive and complementary planning among public, private and volunteer sectors involved in cancer prevention, detection, treatment and research.
The Texas Cancer Council is the state agency dedicated to reducing the human and economic impact of cancer on Texans through the promotion and support of collaborative, innovative and effective programs and policies for cancer prevention and control.
What is the Texas Cancer Plan? A statewide blueprint for cancer prevention and control
A consensus-based, strategic document for public- and private sector cancer control organizations
A planned, evidence-based approach to reducing the cancer burden in Texas
The aim of the Texas Cancer Plan is to:
Provide a clear, unifying vision of cancer-related priorities
Provide Goals, Objectives, Strategies, and Action Steps to guide efforts to reduce the burden of cancer in Texas
How do communities
put the Plan into Action?
By becoming familiar with the Texas Cancer Plan, they learn about the cancer issues facing communities throughout Texas – and how they can take action.
By using the Plan as a blueprint, they will become part of a statewide effort to battle cancer in a comprehensive
and unified manner.
Identify goals tailored to their community’s cancer needs.
Communities can use the Plan to:
Establish local coalitions to address community issues.
Guide their actions using the Plan’s Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Action Steps.
The Big Country “Healthier Kids” initiative (Abilene) provides tobacco and sun exposure education programs for children and their parents to reduce cancer risk.
Examples of the Plan in Action:
The Nurse Oncology Education Program (NOEP) is increasing nurses’ skills in cancer prevention and control by providing education resources, programs, and technical assistance.
County Extension Agents at the Texas Cooperative Extension provide cancer prevention education to rural residents.
Texas Cancer Plan Goals
Prevention Information and Services
Early Detection and Treatment
Professional Education and Practice
Cancer Data Acquisition and Utilization
Survivorship
The Texas Cancer Plan is available online, in print, and on CD-ROM:
How do I get a copy of the Plan?
Online (downloadable):www.tcc.state.tx.us
For print or CD-ROM, write, call, or e-mail your request to:
Texas Cancer CouncilP.O. Box 12097Austin, TX 78711(512) [email protected]
Texas Cancer Facts & Figures
Provides statistical data about cancer in the state.
Texas Cancer Control Toolkit
Provides practical how-to instructions and resource information for communities ready to take action.
Companion Resources:
Mission
The TCCC Coalition exists to promote, enhance, and expand all public and private partners’ efforts to implement the Texas Cancer Plan 2005: A statewide blueprint for cancer prevention and control in Texas.
The aim of the Coalition is to advance cooperative efforts that focus on the goals of the Texas Cancer Plan.
Why Implement at Local Level?
Cancer control happens locally Diverse populations within distinct
geographic regions 21 million residents 286,601 square miles State public health focus on local
development of services
Forming Community Cancer Coalitions
Work through existing DSHS Health Service Regions
Leverage resources through Texas Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition Partners
PeopleCancer DataInformation
Market comprehensive cancer control to communities
DSHS Health Service Regions
Leverage Resources
People/Contacts: American Cancer Society local community
directors Texas Cancer Council funded programs Breast and Cervical Cancer funded
programs Office of Tobacco Prevention & Control
regional staff DSHS nutritionists
Leverage Resources
Cancer Data: American Cancer Society’s Texas Cancer
Facts & Figures Texas Cancer Registry community cancer
data sheets Texas Cancer Data Center county cancer
resources
Community Cancer Data Sheets
Leverage Resources
Local source of information: Local health departments Unique community issues Urgent/Emerging issues Local community agency dynamics
Site selection Presented CCC to Regional Health
Directors Asked for volunteers 2 regions per year Requested support for CCC staff Region 4 & Region 1
DSHS Health Service Regions
Process
Initial visits to meet DSHS regional staff and other community leaders
Assemble list of individuals to invite Prepare invitation letters, agendas, meeting
space, etc Prepare presentation on CCC concept Duplicate information on local data
First meeting
Present CCC concept Ask for pressing local cancer issues Introduce Texas Cancer Plan Introduce Coalition Obtain feedback on willingness to work
together
Beyond initial meeting
Prioritize pressing cancer issues using available data
Identify gaps Choose potential early success projects Help facilitate for one year Strategize group continuation
Prioritized Issues
Marion County Cancer Coalition: Increase awareness about cancer
prevention and screening options Improve screening rates for early
detection of cancer Address transportation challenges that
restrict access to services/local access to treatment
Prioritized Issues
Smith County Cancer Coalition: Establish cost effectiveness of
prevention and early detection Lack of ancillary services for cancer
patients (transportation, medications, housing, pediatric patients, financial assistance)
Emotional/support services for cancer diagnoses (patient & caregiver)
Prioritized Issues
Lubbock Cancer Control Coalition: Increase outreach to community with
prevention messages Improve educational message on changing
lifestyles to change risk behaviors Coordinate education efforts
Evaluation
Through contract evaluator Interview participants in all 3 Coalitions to
assess benefits & progress Conducted focus groups in new regions
What’s Next?
THANK YOU!!Juanita Salinas
Texas Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
CoordinatorDepartment of State Health
Services1100 W. 49th StreetAustin, TX 78756
Email: [email protected]: (512) 458-7111 ext
3439Fax: (512) 458-7254
Jane Osmond
Program Manager
Texas Cancer Council
200 East 7th, Suite 710
Austin, Texas 78701
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (512) 463-3190
Fax (512) 475-2563