Colorectal Cancer Screening Project

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Dr. Jason Dominitz serves as the Executive Director of the Veterans Health Administration's National Gastroenterology and Hepatology Program. He is also involved in the VA's National Colorectal Cancer Screening Program. Dr. Jim Hotz is the co-chair of the Georgia Colorectal Cancer Roundtable and is involved in various cancer-related committees and programs. In their presentations, they discuss the importance of colorectal cancer screening and the need to build a system to ensure access to screenings and follow-up care. They highlight the effectiveness of timely endoscopy and the potential to reduce death rates significantly. They share examples of successful navigation programs and partnerships with community health centers, hospitals, and other organizations. They emphasize the importance of equity in cancer screening and the potential to save lives by addressing health disparities. Overall, they advocate for collaboration and system-level approaches to improve colorectal cancer prevention and care.

Keywords

colorectal cancer screening

timely endoscopy

health disparities

navigation programs

collaboration

system-level approaches