Serving Communities in Partnership
Reaching the public with information about cancer in ways that are
most likely to help people take action is a monumental task—one that no
single organization can accomplish on its own. The Cancer Information
Service expands its reach and achieves greater impact by developing
partnerships with nonprofit, private, and other government agencies at the
national, regional, and state levels. The
CIS specifically reaches out to partners that have an established presence
in the region, are trusted within their communities, and are dedicated to
serving minority and underserved populations.
- Two-thirds of Cancer Information Service partners focus on reaching
minority audiences including African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians,
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Alaskan Natives.
- More than three-quarters of Cancer Information Service partners strive to
reach medically underserved audiences—(including older Americans and
individuals living in communities lacking adequate health services or
experiencing language, educational, financial, or transportation barriers).
- Strengthened by its regional structure, the Cancer Information Service
focuses on the distinct needs in each community to provide a service tailored to
culturally diverse populations throughout the Nation.
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