cancer
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Think Pink this October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in the United States and Kansas for both men and women. More than 15,000 Kansans are diagnosed with cancer each year, and approximately 5,500 die from the disease. Although individuals can take steps to reduce their risk of developing cancers, public health approaches in tandem with health systems have the potential to reduce risks among entire populations. KHC Seeks Clinicians for Breast Cancer Screening Improvement ProjectsProject BackgroundThe Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has contracted with the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative (KHC) to assist providers to increase their cancer screening rates particularly for cervical, breast and colorectal cancer and to increase referrals to KanQuit through clinic assessment, feedback and technical assistance activities.