About This Grant:
An experienced Community Health Worker (CHW) will partner with the Gastroenterology (GI) Department to increase the screening rate for surveillance colonoscopies and access to quality colon screenings by working with patients to address social determinants of health. These outcomes will be achieved through four strategies, which include evidence-based strategies from the Community Guide: (i) improve the accuracy of systems for provider and patient recall; (ii) connect patients with a CHW to provide one-on-one education about colonoscopies and decrease barriers to accessing care; (iii) work with GI specialists to develop and implement CHW referral protocols; and (iv) develop outreach materials to increase the awareness of GI services in needed areas.
