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An Introduction To The Priorities Of The Michigan Cancer Consortium, Polly Hager Msn, Rn Jan 2018

An Introduction To The Priorities Of The Michigan Cancer Consortium, Polly Hager Msn, Rn

Michigan Journal of Public Health

These "Notes from the Field" serve as an introduction to the Priorities of the Michigan Cancer Consortium (MCC). This introduction lays the groundwork for four "Notes from the Field" intended to follow, that describe the MCC's cancer control priorities and the results of collaborative efforts to address them.


Lessons Learned From Revising The Cancer Plan For Michigan, Dilhara Muthukuda Mph, Debbie Webster Bsn, Rn, Lmsw, Polly Hager Msn, Rn, Sarah Mott Mph, Ms, Rdn Jan 2018

Lessons Learned From Revising The Cancer Plan For Michigan, Dilhara Muthukuda Mph, Debbie Webster Bsn, Rn, Lmsw, Polly Hager Msn, Rn, Sarah Mott Mph, Ms, Rdn

Michigan Journal of Public Health

Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) programs are a collaborative method to address cancer burden. Each CCC program is required to have a cancer plan to guide activities to reduce the cancer burden in their jurisdiction and should reflect the most recent research and evidence-based strategies. In 2015, Michigan set out to revise its CCC plan that met the needs of its coalition while using a participatory process involving its network of approximately 100 stakeholders. A collaborative approach involving multiple workgroups was used to develop the criteria and content for the CCC plan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) …