Reducing cancer disparities through innovative partnerships: a collaboration of the South Carolina Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network and Federally Qualified Health Centers

J Cancer Educ. 2012 Mar;27(1):59-61. doi: 10.1007/s13187-011-0272-5.

Abstract

The South Carolina Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network, in partnership with the South Carolina Primary Health Care Association, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), aims to promote evidence-based cancer interventions in community-based primary care settings. Partnership activities include (1) examining FQHCs' readiness and capacity for conducting research, (2) developing a cancer-focused data sharing network, and (3) integrating a farmers' market within an FQHC. These activities identify unique opportunities for public health and primary care collaborations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Delivery of Health Care*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Health Status Disparities*
  • Healthcare Disparities*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Primary Health Care*
  • South Carolina