Improving Lung Cancer Screening Through a CHW Approach

About This Grant:

This project will implement a community centered and evidence-based Community Health Worker (CHW) strategy to increase lung cancer screening rates in the MaineHealth Stephens Hospital service area, expanding countywide as capacity allows. The CHW will provide tailored education and culturally informed messaging, barrier navigation, and support with addressing social drivers of health (SDoH) to individuals eligible for lung cancer screening. Partnerships with Western Maine Primary Care and the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine will strengthen early detection and reduce inequities.

For more information, please visit: Healthy Oxford Hills | MaineHealth Stephens Hospital

$80,000
2026
Lung Cancer

MAINE CANCER FOUNDATION GRANTS TO THIS ORGANIZATION:

Year Grant Title Category Amount Grant Recipient
2021 Dissemination and Implementation of New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Lung Cancer, Screening $39,979 MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
2021 Maine Lung Cancer Coalition - 2nd Generation Lung Cancer, Prevention, Screening $99,961 MaineHealth Maine Medical Center

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