DENVER, CO, April 13, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) and the Colorado Cancer Screening Program (CCSP) have partnered together to offer monthly trainings, technical assistance sessions, and technical resources aimed at increasing Colorectal Cancer (CRC) screening in rural parts of the state.
Colorectal Cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death nationally and in Colorado. Based on data just released, colorectal cancer is now a top cancer killer of young people in Colorado as the rates for patients under the age of 55 have been increasing, without clear answers why.
“Screening for Colorectal Cancer saves lives. Our rural facilities are dedicated to providing the best care possible and this CRHC partnership with the experts at CCSP is helping rural facilities make a difference,” said CRHC CEO Michelle Mills.
The Colorado Cancer Screening Program (CCSP) is a statewide program that partners with local, state, and national clinical and community partners to implement evidence-based interventions (EBI) for cancer screening, patient navigation, and population based research in cancer prevention and control in order to promote health equity. The CCSP facilitates training and technical
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