A breast cancer detection task force, working with nine community-based health centers, three hospital-based clinics, six hospital-based radiology departments and an information services department, planned and implemented a mammogram tracking/reminder system which resulted in improved mammogram rates in a low income female population receiving primary care from a large urban health department. This tracking model was used successfully with several different high risk populations served by the health department, including low income, monolingual, immigrant, Hispanic, Asian and African American women. Using a combination of computerized tracking, a computerized lifetime clinical record and multilingual mail and phone reminders, interventions were carried out by the nine community-based health centers and three hospital-based clinics. Improved mammogram rates were demonstrated by a comparison of mammogram rates prior to and following interventions. This presentation will describe our interventions and outcomes and will provide information on how interested agencies can replicate this model
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, the learner will be able to: 1) describe a mammogram tracking/reminder system for multicultural, monolingual women aged 50 - 69 and; 2) articulate a process for implementing a mammogram tracking/reminder system for women who are over due for mammograms.
Keywords: Collaboration, Coordination
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Community Health Network of the City and County of San Francisco Public Health Department
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.