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631. Una Mano Amiga: Pilot Test of a Patient Navigator Program for Southwest New Mexico - Resources
Date: Feb 2019

Reports on a pilot study of utilizing bilingual promotoras as patient navigators to help cancer patients and their families in 3 rural counties of southwest New Mexico navigate the healthcare system from cancer diagnosis to treatment.

...cancer diagnosis to treatment. Hugo Vilchis, Lynn E. Onstad, Rachel Benavidez, et al. Journal of Cancer...

632. Minnesota Clinical Oncology Rural Experience (CORE) - Funding
Deadline: Sep 1, 2026

Specialized training and hands-on clinical placements for Minnesota medical residents, fellows, medical students, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students to build the skills needed to provide high-quality cancer care in rural areas of the state.

...Cancer Institute emily@ruralcancer.org The Rural Cancer Institute offers specialized training and hands-on clinical placements...

633. Recruiting Rural Patients for Clinical Research: Lessons From a Colorectal Cancer Screening Trial - Resources
Date: Jul 2026

Examines the effectiveness of the Colonoscopy Outreach for Rural Communities (CORC) trial in recruiting rural patients via its remotely-delivered patient navigation program. Analyzes location of primary care organizations (PCOs) participating in CORC and their success in recruiting rural patients in clinical research.

...Cancer Screening Trial --- Examines the effectiveness of the Colonoscopy Outreach for Rural Communities (CORC) trial...

634. Comparative Effectiveness of Two Interventions to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening among Females Living in the Rural Midwest - Resources
Date: Feb 2024

Compares the effectiveness of tailored interventions using audiovisual media and patient navigation versus usual methods of care on colorectal screening rates for women in rural Indiana and Ohio. Discusses the implication of findings on access to care for rural residents. Includes breakdown of participant level of rurality and other demographic characteristics.

...Cancer Screening among Females Living in the Rural Midwest --- Compares the effectiveness of tailored interventions...

635. Sickness Prevention Achieved through Regional Collaboration (SPARC, Inc.®) - Models & Innovations
Reviewed: Apr 10, 2025

SPARC programs offer community-wide strategies to increase vaccination rates and increase the delivery of other clinical preventive services.

...cancer screenings, including colon, breast, and cervical cancers 5 over 50, a program encouraging adults...

636. Impact of Patient Race and Geographical Factors on Initiation and Adherence to Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Medicare Breast Cancer Survivors - Resources
Date: Jun 2017

Study exploring racial and geographical disparities in adjuvant endocrine therapy for female Medicare patients diagnosed between 2007-2011. Features statistics with breakdowns including race or ethnicity, urban or rural residence, age group, and marital status.

...Cancer Survivors --- Study exploring racial and geographical disparities in adjuvant endocrine therapy for female Medicare...

637. Associations of Social Deprivation and Oncology Physician Network Vulnerability With Acute Care Utilization in the SEER-Medicare Population - Resources
Date: Nov 2025

Discusses the socioeconomic factors that correlate with acute care utilization among cancer patients, as well as the effect of regional specialist scarcity. Draws from Medicare data on patients with breast, lung, or colorectal cancer who have visited emergency departments or had non-elective hospitalizations and explores correlating social and regional factors, such as sex, rurality, social deprivation index score, and proximity to an oncology physician, among others.

...cancer patients, as well as the effect of regional specialist scarcity. Draws from Medicare data...

638. Prostate Cancer Screening and Strategies, Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2012–2020 - Resources
Date: Nov 2023

Examines prostate screening from 2012 to 2020 among men living in Florida. Utilizes the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to analyze prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening percentages by county for men aged 18 or older. Discusses screening disparities related to Black men.

...Cancer Screening and Strategies, Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2012–2020 --- Examines prostate screening...

639. Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Patterns Among American Indian Women at IHS Clinics in Montana and Wyoming - Resources
Date: Nov 2011

Examines rates of mammography and Pap test screening at Indian Health Service facilities in Montana and Wyoming from 2004-2006. Includes breakdowns by age group, type of facility, travel distance, purpose and number of visits, and prevalence of abnormal test results.

...Cancer Screening Patterns Among American Indian Women at IHS Clinics in Montana and Wyoming --- Examines...

640. Breast Cancer Screening among Medicare Advantage Enrollees with Dementia - Resources
Date: Mar 2024

Compares rates of mammogram screening among screening-eligible women with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) using 2012-2019 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey data. Compares screening rates of Medicare Advantage and fee-for-service Medicare enrollees, with data breakdowns by race and ethnicity, rural versus urban status, and more. Identifies potential risks related to over-screening.

...Cancer Screening among Medicare Advantage Enrollees with Dementia --- Compares rates of mammogram screening among screening...