CHCANYS - Community Health Care Association of New York State Inc.

02/18/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/18/2026 11:19

Increasing Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening in Rural Communities: A Practical Guide

The American Cancer Society National Colorectal Cancer Round Table (ACS NCCRT) developed this guidebook to support key community partners in understanding and overcoming the unique challenges and common barriers to CRC screening faced in rural communities. The guidebook features:

  • Recent data and statistics illustrating the burden of CRC in rural areas
  • Five recommended actions to increase CRC screening rates
  • Five case studies highlighting best practices and lessons learned from geographically and demographically diverse organizations

Learn more about the guidebook by watching the webinaron the resource and Download the Guidebook here!

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