Download 2012 Summary of Cancer-related Community Outreach Activities

2012 Summary of Cancer-related Community Outreach Activities
Cancer-related community outreach is a vital part of the Comprehensive Cancer Program at Good
Samaritan Medical Center. Cancer screening programs apply screening guidelines to detect cancers at an early
stage, which improves the likelihood of increased survival and decreased morbidity. Cancer prevention programs
identify risk factors and use strategies to modify attitudes and behaviors to reduce the chance of developing
cancer. Both types of outreach programs are intended to help the members of our community maintain a healthy
lifestyle. Many of our programs have been developed based on identified needs within the Greater Brockton area.
Some programs are developed in response to specific requests from our numerous community partners.
Two primary focus areas for our screening and prevention efforts are breast cancer and prostate cancer,
which have been identified as significant health issues for the Greater Brockton Community Health Network Area
(CHNA). For breast cancer, “race/ethnicity disparities…exist for this health issue: the death rate from invasive
breast cancer bordered upon being significantly higher in non-Hispanic Black female residents of Brockton (47.5
per 100,000) than in non-Hispanic White female residents of Brockton (21.4 per 100,000) from 2004-2008.
While the rate of new cases of invasive breast cancer was significantly lower in Brockton than in the state, the
mortality rate from invasive breast cancer in Brockton during the same time period (26.5 per 100,000) was similar
to the state (22.9 per 100,000)† For prostate cancer, “the age-adjusted rate…was lower in men both in the city of
Brockton and other CHNA towns from 2003-2007. The rate of invasive prostate cancer in non-Hispanic Black
men in the city of Brockton, however, was significantly higher (277 per 100,000) than the rate in non-Hispanic
White men in the city (98.6 per 100,000) in the same time period†
The following graphs illustrate the cancer incidence in women and men during the period 2003-2007:†
Cancer Incidence, Women, 2003-2007 (age-adjusted rate per 100,000)
Cancer Incidence, Men, 2003-2007 (age-adjusted rate per 100,000)
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*significantly higher than state **significantly lower than the stat
In addition to breast and prostate cancer, we continue to provide education to the community on the need
for prevention and early detection of other types of cancer. Our annual free skin cancer screening is
supplemented by numerous educational activities that are intended to increase awareness about that topic. We
have also developed an educational program on colorectal cancer, which has a higher incidence rate in women in
the Greater Brockton area than in the state as illustrated in the graph above. Interestingly, “approximately the
same percentage of CHNA residents age 50 and older reported that they had received a colonoscopy or
sigmoidoscopy in the past five years (61%) as residents of the state overall (64%).” † Our outreach efforts are
intended to ensure that our community members continue to understand the importance of complying with
nationally recognized colorectal screening guidelines.
†
Reference: Community Health Needs Assessment for the Greater Brockton CHNA. December, 2010. Prepared by
Southeast Center for Healthy Communities, A Program of Health Imperatives. Graph Datasource: MassCHIP
Cancer Registry dataset, 2003-2007.
The following is a summary of our cancer-related community outreach activities for 2012:
Cancer Screenings
4/26/12
Free Prostate Health Screening
Stoughton Council on Aging/Youth Center
6 screenings provided during 1 hour event
5/10/12
Free Skin Cancer Screening
Good Samaritan Medical Center, Moakley
Outpatient Department
60 screenings provided during 2-1/2 hour
event
6/27/12
Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening
Good Samaritan Radiation Oncology Center
15 screenings provided during 2 hour event
Champagne and Roses Mammography
Party
Location: Good Samaritan Medical Center,
Women’s Imaging Center, Goddard Campus
10/16/12
10/17/12
10/23/12
10/24/12
Good Samaritan collaboration with Richard
McArdle, M.D. of Brockton Urology Clinic. PSA
tests provided by the Good Samaritan Medical
Center Laboratory Department. Volunteers
included Suanne Nickerson and Eric Wojcik.
Good Samaritan collaboration with South Shore
Dermatology Physicians, including Leera Briceno,
M.D., Viraj Shroff-Mehta, M.D., Katalin Kovalski,
M.D. and Amy Chang, M.D. Volunteers included
Marion Estabrook, Bonnie Jefferson, Arlene Gallo,
Barbara Sherlock, Tammy DiBona, Thomas
MacAulay, and Eric Wojcik.
Good Samaritan collaboration with Jagdish Dhingra,
M.D. of ENT Specialists, Inc. Volunteers included
Mary Peterson and Eric Wojcik.
Events for Good Samaritan employees, friends and
family members
Cancer Prevention Programs in the Community
1/9/12
2/3/12
3/20/12
Colon Cancer: Prevention, Screening, and
Early Detection and When Someone You
Know Has Cancer: Tips for Supporting
Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
Adult Learning Center, Brockton School
Department
Highlights from ACS Facts and Figures for
African Americans 2011-2012
Bridgewater State University
Discussion of Prostate Cancer and Skin
Cancer Early Detection and Prevention
Good Samaritan Medical Center, Cafeteria
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As part of the school department’s Special Sessions
Program, Jan Amorello and Eric Wojcik presented
these two cancer-related topics. Participants
received educational material on colon cancer and
ACS general screening guidelines.
Part of BSU’s Black History Month Program titled
Cancer, Culture and Race. Eric Wojcik and Mary
Peterson presented this topic and participants
received educational material on breast, prostate,
colorectal and skin cancer.
Jan Amorello provided education on these topics to
community seniors attending the monthly Senior
Supper. Participants received educational material
on both topics.
4/5/12
7/10/12
Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer:
Prevention, Screening, and Early Detection
Training Resources of America (TRA), Inc.,
Brockton
Cancer Basics
Stony Brook Court Senior Housing, Sharon
Mary Peterson, Janine Couture, and Eric Wojcik
presented these topics to students enrolled in TRA’s
Adult Basic Education program. Participants
received educational material on both topics.
Mary Peterson provided an educational program
with Q&A session on the biology of cancer, various
treatment options, and cancer prevention.
Participants received educational material on breast,
prostate, colorectal, and skin cancer.
Information Provided at Community Health Fairs and Events
3/14/12
5th Annual Community Health & Resource
Fair
Arnone Elementary School, Brockton
3/21/12
Taste of Metro South
Shaw’s Center, Brockton
4/26/12
Massasoit Community College Health &
Wellness Fair
Stoughton Council on Aging/Youth Center
4/28/12
Healthy Kids Day
Old Colony YMCA, Stoughton
Theme: Take on Summer. This statement
served as a rallying cry for kids and families
to take charge of their physical and
intellectual health by staying active during
the summer.
AKA Sorority Community Health Fair
Messiah Baptist Church, Brockton
5/6/12
6/17/12
Father’s Day Road Race and Walk
Children’s Museum, Easton
8/9/12
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
Community Resource Health Fair
Westgate Mall, Brockton
Brockton Public Schools Parents’ Academy
Workshop Series. Informational materials on breast
cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, skin
cancer, and smoking cessation were distributed.
Volunteers included Karen Welsh and Eric Wojcik.
An assortment of cancer-related prevention and
early detection material was distributed to
participants. Volunteers included Karen Welsh, Jan
Amorello and Marie Montima.
Informational materials on breast cancer, prostate
cancer, colorectal cancer, skin cancer, and smoking
cessation were distributed. Volunteers included
Karen Welsh and Eric Wojcik.
Sun safety and skin cancer prevention educational
material and activities for kids and adults were
distributed. Volunteer: Eric Wojcik
Educational material on breast cancer, prostate
cancer, colorectal cancer, and skin cancer was
distributed to participants. Volunteers included
Karen Welsh and Eric Wojcik.
Distributed educational material on skin cancer
prevention and prostate cancer awareness.
Volunteer: Karen Welsh.
Informational materials on breast cancer, prostate
cancer, colorectal cancer, skin cancer, and smoking
cessation were distributed. Volunteer: Karen
Welsh.
Collaborations with the American Cancer Society
1/18/12
3/21/12
5/16/12
7/23/12
10/24/12
6/13/12
ACS Look Good…Feel Better
Good Samaritan Radiation Oncology Center
Programs held throughout the year.
ACS I Can Cope: Legal Rights and Income
Benefits
Good Samaritan Radiation Oncology Center
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Participants received information on managing
cancer-related side effects. Cosmetology
professionals provided information on caring for
skin, make-up techniques and hair styling with wigs
and accessories. Volunteer: Jan Amorello.
Free class for adult cancer patients and their loved
ones which examined the legal rights of cancer
patients and benefits available to them throughout
10/10/12
ACS Mother Daughter Program
Good Samaritan Radiation Oncology Center
the cancer journey and beyond. Presenter:
Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies of South Coastal
Counties Legal Services Inc.
Collaboration with the ACS and the Psi Iota Omega
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Community education program on the following
topics: Genetic Testing & Counseling for Breast
Cancer (Rohini Sakhuja, MD), Breast Exams and
Screening (Cindy Dodard, MD), Emotion & Support
(Jan Amorello, RN, Oncology Nurse Navigator),
Breast Cancer Survivor Panel (ACS Reach to
Recovery Volunteers).
Other Support Programs and Community Services
Ongoing
General Cancer Support Group
Good Samaritan Radiation Oncology Center
Ongoing
Thyroid Cancer Support Group
Good Samaritan Radiation Oncology Center
1/20/12
4/12/12
6/9/12
Group meets on the 2nd and last Wednesday of each
month and is facilitated by a Good Samaritan Social
Worker and Oncology Nurse
Group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month and
is facilitated by a community member who is a
thyroid cancer survivor and trained support group
facilitator.
Speakers Bureau: Mark Sinesi, M.D., Steven As part of the Science, Technology, Engineering
James presentation to 8th grade class from
and Math curriculum, the class read the book
South Middle School, Brockton
Autobiography of a Face about a young girl with
Good Samaritan Radiation Oncology Center
Ewings Sarcoma. The class received education
about cancer treatment from a physician and
radiation therapist, who also provided a facility tour.
Area seniors were invited to learn about cancer
Open House
Good Samaritan Radiation Oncology Center
treatment. Participants received educational
material on breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal
cancer, and skin cancer. Volunteers included Karen
Welsh, Steven James and Jan Amorello.
One hundred people attended Good Samaritan
Stronger in Mind, Body and Spirit: A
Medical Center’s annual cancer survivor celebration
Cancer Survivor Celebration
Old Colony YMCA, Stoughton
and luncheon. Volunteers included Karen Welsh,
Master of Ceremonies: Rohini Sakhuja, M.D. Steven James, Marion Estabrook, Ellen Vellios, Eric
Welcome: Jeffrey Liebman, President GSMC Wojcik, and community members.
Keynote Speaker: Jothy Rosenberg, cancer
survivor, entrepreneur, athlete and author of
the book Who Says I Can’t
Guest Speakers: Andrea York and Dale
Friedgen. Topic: The healing nature of
meditation
Music: Ronald Murphy and Jonathan
Singleton
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