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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Cancer Prevention And Control: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Michael Preston
Cancer Prevention And Control: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Michael Preston
Michael Preston
The Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy is a year-long training program in leadership development and advocacy. Over 52 leaders from across the 8 state Delta Regional Authority service area (Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama) who work in the public, private and nonprofit sectors attended this session. At each session, the leaders study best practices in community and economic development, and learn from experts who share resources that these leaders can apply in their communities. This session provided findings on the economic burden of health disparities and interventions being used to address health disparities related to cancer.
Health Care Reform: Colorectal Cancer Screening Expansion, Before And After The Affordable Care Act (Aca), Michael Preston
Health Care Reform: Colorectal Cancer Screening Expansion, Before And After The Affordable Care Act (Aca), Michael Preston
Michael Preston
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women in the United States. In 2014, the American Cancer Society estimated over 140,000 new cases of colorectal cancer and approximately 50,000 deaths. Health care reform was introduced in 2010 and became the cornerstone for Americans seeking change in the health care system. Health care reform is a critical factor in increasing CRC screenings by increasing coverage rates for all Americans.
Health Care Reform: Colorectal Cancer Screening Disparities, Before And After The Affordable Care Act (Aca), Michael Preston
Health Care Reform: Colorectal Cancer Screening Disparities, Before And After The Affordable Care Act (Aca), Michael Preston
Michael Preston
Colorectal Cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women in the United states. In 2014, the American Cancer Society estimates over 142,000 new cases of colorectal cancer and approximately 50,000 deaths. Although the overall death rate for colorectal cancer has decreased over the past 20 years, disparities remain among medically underserved populations.
Health Care Reform: Continuing The Prostate Screening Debate; Where Does Patient Navigation Belong?, Michael Preston
Health Care Reform: Continuing The Prostate Screening Debate; Where Does Patient Navigation Belong?, Michael Preston
Michael Preston
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer death in the US among men. Although overall incidence and mortality has decreased over time, disparities still exists among racial groups. Strategies to reduce disparities in cancer detection, treatment, and outcomes among racial/ethnic minorities and low-income patients have been gathering momentum with the introduction of patient navigation (PN) initiatives, supported by NIH National Cancer Institute.
Policy Needs Assessment For Communities Survey Instrument, Michael A. Preston, Glen P. Mays, Ronda S. Henry-Tillman
Policy Needs Assessment For Communities Survey Instrument, Michael A. Preston, Glen P. Mays, Ronda S. Henry-Tillman
Michael Preston
This survey instrument was designed to understand the resources used and the extent of involvement in policy and civic engagement by community residents and leaders.