The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #40001

Lisa Erin Paddock, MPH¹, Margaret L. Knight, RN, MEd¹, and Eddy A. Bresnitz, MD, MS². (1) Division of Epidemiology, Environmental & Occupational Health, Office of Cancer Control and Prevention, New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, P.O. Box 369, 3635 Quakerbridge Road, Trenton, NJ 08625-0369, 609-584-5087, LEESEEPEE@hotmail.com, (2) Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health, New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, 3635 Quakerbridge Road, Trenton, NJ 08625

Objectives: To build a comprehensive cancer control model at the community level.

Methods: The Task Force on Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment in NJ was formed to develop a comprehensive plan to reduce the incidence, morbidity and mortality associated with preventable cancers. The Task Force developed the cancer control plan using the CDC’s Framework. To successfully implement the plan, two communities were used to create a model for comprehensive cancer control at the community level. These communities were identified as having organized cancer prevention, early detection and treatment programs that are incorporated across the continuum of care and evaluated for effectiveness, and where all cancer control organizations in the community are represented. Interviews were conducted with the key stakeholders in both organizations to learn about successes and failures. Compiling a list of members for both organizations assessed representation. Cancer control programs were identified and evaluations were analyzed for areas of improvement. Tools that had been developed for programs were analyzed for effectiveness. All materials that were developed were collected and assessed for distribution.

Results: A model was created using the two communities identified. The model includes a list of suggested participants for community comprehensive cancer control, directions for conducting screening programs, directions for conducting a capacity assessment, tools that can be replicated for use in a program, ideas for engaging the public and tools for evaluation.

Conclusions: A successful comprehensive cancer control plan for the state can engage the public by using a model for community-based cancer control.

Learning Objectives:

• Articulate how to identify priority areas of comprehensive cancer control.
• Identify key players in comprehensive cancer control at the community level.
• List steps in comprehensive cancer control planning.
• Describe the process for developing an evaluation plan for comprehensive cancer control at the community level.

Keywords: Cancer, Planning

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Ocean County "Building a Healthier Ocean County" Community Health Trust of St. Clare's Health System
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.