Tag: Outreach

Reducing Cancer Disparities in Tarrant County

A Cancer Care Services staff member talks to a woman at a health fair with a goal of reducing cancer disparities in Tarrant County.

Cancer Care Services is unique, relevant, innovative, responsive, equitable, and inclusive. We are undertaking a significant DEI project in 2023, expertly facilitated by Dr. Emily Spence. Dr. Spence and Cancer Care’s staff have recruited a Design Team of researchers, community health experts, and individuals with lived experience. The aim is to identify and implement long-term solutions to reducing cancer disparities in Tarrant County. 

“Cancer Care Services has a long history of providing wrap-around support for individuals and families who are impacted by cancer. They are deeply invested in addressing the multi-level factors that sustain inequities in cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. As a local non-profit organization, they’ve committed sizable resources toward co-creating a health equity outreach plan in partnership with community members. Their leadership and authentic interest in reducing cancer disparities is reflected in their intentional methods of eliciting guidance from best practice research, community residents, and experienced practitioners to design, develop and implement effective health equity strategies.”

– Dr. Emily Spence, Associate Dean for Community Engagement & Health Equity, University of North Texas Health Science Center.

Our Community Outreach page also shows how and why our Outreach team is helping reduce cancer disparities in Tarrant County.

2023 Health Expo & Community Screening Back to Basics for Better Health

THR Mobile Screening at 2024 Health Expo.

Come join us at New Fellowship Church Fort Worth on February 25th for our first 2023 Health Expo of the year with speakers on health topics and vendors! There will be an onsite THR Mobile Health Unit and a Black Heart Association Mobile Unit.

Black Heart Association Unit:

  • Blood pressure, full lipid panels, glucose results
  • Free 1st mental and physical telehealth visit
  • Genetic testing

THR Mobile Health Unit:

  • Mammograms
  • Well Woman Exams
  • Take Home Colon Cancer Test Kits

Eligibility for Mammography Screening:

  • Women 40 years of age and older
  • Have no personal history of breast cancer
  • Do not have breast implants
  • Have no known breast lumps or other breast problems
  • Are not pregnant or haven’t breastfed in the last 6 months
  • Have not received a mammogram in the past 12 months

Acompáñenos para un evento comunitario con oradores sobre temas de salud y vendedores! Habrá Unidades Móviles de Salud en el sitio. La unidad móvil de Black Heart Association proporcionará exámenes de presión arterial, paneles de lípidos completos, análisis de glucosa, una visita de salud física y metal por telesalud gratuita, y pruebas genéticas. No se requiere hacer una cita.

Unidad móvil de THR:

  • Mamografías
  • Papanicolaou
  • Estuche de detección de cáncer colorectal

2023 Health Expo & Community Screening Back to Basics for Better Health

THR Mobile Screening at 2024 Health Expo.

Come join us at Hope Farm, Inc. for our 2023 Health Expo with speakers on health topics and vendors! There will be an onsite THR Mobile Health Unit and a Black Heart Association Mobile Unit.

Black Heart Association Unit:

  • Blood pressure, full lipid panels, glucose results
  • Free 1st mental and physical telehealth visit
  • Genetic testing

THR Mobile Health Unit:

  • Mammograms
  • Well Woman Exams
  • Take Home Colon Cancer Test Kits

Eligibility for Mammography Screening:

  • Women 40 years of age and older
  • Have no personal history of breast cancer
  • Do not have breast implants
  • Have no known breast lumps or other breast problems
  • Are not pregnant or haven’t breastfed in the last 6 months
  • Have not received a mammogram in the past 12 months

Acompáñenos para un evento comunitario con oradores sobre temas de salud y vendedores! Habrá Unidades Móviles de Salud en el sitio. La unidad móvil de Black Heart Association proporcionará exámenes de presión arterial, paneles de lípidos completos, análisis de glucosa, una visita de salud física y metal por telesalud gratuita, y pruebas genéticas. No se requiere hacer una cita.

Unidad móvil de THR:

  • Mamografías
  • Papanicolaou
  • Estuche de detección de cáncer colorectal

2023 Health Expo at Hope Farm, Inc. Flyer 2023 Health Expo at Hope Farm, Inc. Flyer

 

2023 Health Expo & Community Screening Back to Basics for Better Health

THR Mobile Screening at 2024 Health Expo.

Come join us at Cancer Care Services for our 2023 Health Expo with speakers on health topics and vendors! There will be an onsite THR Mobile Health Unit and a Black Heart Association Mobile Unit.

Black Heart Association Unit:

  • Blood pressure, full lipid panels, glucose results
  • Free 1st mental and physical telehealth visit
  • Genetic testing

THR Mobile Health Unit:

  • Mammograms
  • Well Woman Exams
  • Take Home Colon Cancer Test Kits

Eligibility for Mammography Screening:

  • Women 40 years of age and older
  • Have no personal history of breast cancer
  • Do not have breast implants
  • Have no known breast lumps or other breast problems
  • Are not pregnant or haven’t breastfed in the last 6 months
  • Have not received a mammogram in the past 12 months

Acompáñenos para un evento comunitario con oradores sobre temas de salud y vendedores! Habrá Unidades Móviles de Salud en el sitio. La unidad móvil de Black Heart Association proporcionará exámenes de presión arterial, paneles de lípidos completos, análisis de glucosa, una visita de salud física y metal por telesalud gratuita, y pruebas genéticas. No se requiere hacer una cita.

Unidad móvil de THR:

  • Mamografías
  • Papanicolaou
  • Estuche de detección de cáncer colorectal

2023 Health Expo & Community Screening Back to Basics for Better Health

THR Mobile Screening at 2024 Health Expo.

Come join us at Bethlehem Center for our 2023 Health Expo with speakers on health topics and vendors! There will be an onsite THR Mobile Health Unit and a Black Heart Association Mobile Unit.

Black Heart Association Unit:

  • Blood pressure, full lipid panels, glucose results
  • Free 1st mental and physical telehealth visit
  • Genetic testing

THR Mobile Health Unit:

  • Mammograms
  • Well Woman Exams
  • Take Home Colon Cancer Test Kits

Eligibility for Mammography Screening:

  • Women 40 years of age and older
  • Have no personal history of breast cancer
  • Do not have breast implants
  • Have no known breast lumps or other breast problems
  • Are not pregnant or haven’t breastfed in the last 6 months
  • Have not received a mammogram in the past 12 months

Acompáñenos para un evento comunitario con oradores sobre temas de salud y vendedores! Habrá Unidades Móviles de Salud en el sitio. La unidad móvil de Black Heart Association proporcionará exámenes de presión arterial, paneles de lípidos completos, análisis de glucosa, una visita de salud física y metal por telesalud gratuita, y pruebas genéticas. No se requiere hacer una cita.

Unidad móvil de THR:

  • Mamografías
  • Papanicolaou
  • Estuche de detección de cáncer colorectal2023 Health Expo at Bethlehem Center Flyer 2023 Health Expo at Bethlehem Center Flyer

 

 

2023 Health Expo & Community Screening Back to Basics for Better Health

THR Mobile Screening at 2024 Health Expo.

Come join us at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church on February 25th for our first 2023 Health Expo of the year with speakers on health topics and vendors! There will be an onsite THR Mobile Health Unit and a Black Heart Association Mobile Unit.

Black Heart Association Unit:

  • Blood pressure, full lipid panels, glucose results
  • Free 1st mental and physical telehealth visit
  • Genetic testing

THR Mobile Health Unit:

  • Mammograms
  • Well Woman Exams
  • Take Home Colon Cancer Test Kits

Eligibility for Mammography Screening:

  • Women 40 years of age and older
  • Have no personal history of breast cancer
  • Do not have breast implants
  • Have no known breast lumps or other breast problems
  • Are not pregnant or haven’t breastfed in the last 6 months
  • Have not received a mammogram in the past 12 months

Acompáñenos para un evento comunitario con oradores sobre temas de salud y vendedores! Habrá Unidades Móviles de Salud en el sitio. La unidad móvil de Black Heart Association proporcionará exámenes de presión arterial, paneles de lípidos completos, análisis de glucosa, una visita de salud física y metal por telesalud gratuita, y pruebas genéticas. No se requiere hacer una cita.

Unidad móvil de THR:

  • Mamografías
  • Papanicolaou
  • Estuche de detección de cáncer colorectal

Local Community Screening Offers Resources

Carlene and James attend a community screening.

July 2022 Community Screening Connects Attendees with Local Health Resources

Will you celebrate the incredible efforts of our community outreach team with us? Cancer Care Services hosted a community screening event at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church that improved the health awareness and knowledge of more than 70 attendees!

Cancer Care Services and The Black Heart Association partner at a local community screening.
Photo Credit: Krys Williams Photography

Texas Health Resources performed ten mammograms and five well-woman exams. They also distributed two take-home colon cancer test kits. The Black Heart Association screened 32 individuals for diabetes, prostate cancer, potential heart disease, and full lipid panels. 

Thanks to our partnerships with Texas Health Resources and The Black Heart Association, a total of 46 people received medical care and screenings through our partnerships! Two individuals were advised to see a specialist for further testing. Cancer Care Services organizes community screening events like these with the hope of helping people get diagnosed earlier, potentially saving lives.

A Cancer Care Services intern tells an attendee about the services available at the community screening event.
Photo Credit: Krys Williams Photography

Throughout the music and fun, our Community Health Workers tirelessly shared information about Cancer Care’s free services. Attendees at these community screenings receive vital health services and resources they may not have access to otherwise. 

If you belong to a community organization in Tarrant County, we want to partner with you! Please fill out our online form to connect with a community outreach team member.

P.S. Check out our events calendar for upcoming community screenings.

2022 Health Expo & Community Screening Back to Basics for Better Health

THR Mobile Screening at 2024 Health Expo.

Come join us at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church for a community event with speakers on health topics and vendors! There will be an onsite THR Mobile Health Unit and a Black Heart Association Mobile Unit.

Black Heart Association Unit:

  • Blood pressure, full lipid panels, glucose results
  • Free 1st mental and physical telehealth visit
  • Genetic testing

THR Mobile Health Unit:

  • Mammograms
  • Well Woman Exams
  • Take Home Colon Cancer Test Kits

Eligibility for Mammography Screening:

  • Women 40 years of age and older
  • Have no personal history of breast cancer
  • Do not have breast implants
  • Have no known breast lumps or other breast problems
  • Are not pregnant or haven’t breastfed in the last 6 months
  • Have not received a mammogram in the past 12 months

True Vine Missionary Baptist Church Flyer

 

2022 Health Expo & Community Screening Back to Basics for Better Health

THR Mobile Screening at 2024 Health Expo.

Come join us at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church for a community event with speakers on health topics and vendors! There will be an onsite THR Mobile Health Unit and a Black Heart Association Mobile Unit.

Black Heart Association Unit:

  • Blood pressure, full lipid panels, glucose results
  • Free 1st mental and physical telehealth visit
  • Genetic testing

THR Mobile Health Unit:

  • Mammograms
  • Well Woman Exams
  • Take Home Colon Cancer Test Kits

Eligibility for Mammography Screening:

  • Women 40 years of age and older
  • Have no personal history of breast cancer
  • Do not have breast implants
  • Have no known breast lumps or other breast problems
  • Are not pregnant or haven’t breastfed in the last 6 months
  • Have not received a mammogram in the past 12 months

Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church Flyer

Cervical Cancer Community Roundtable

Community Roundtable

You’re invited to attend a virtual community roundtable with subject matter experts to learn more about cancer care disparities that exist, notably for marginalized populations within our community. The panelists will share their insights on women’s health from their perspectives (academics, conventional medicine, outreach, and survivorship). There will be a Q&A session included. 

Register Here: https://hipaa.jotform.com/220265340679154

You will receive the Zoom link in a separate email.

Community Roundtable