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Community Outreach & Engagement

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UConn Health in the Community

The Community Outreach and Engagement Office brings together cancer prevention and early detection experts from UConn Health to help improve healthcare access and reduce disparities in cancer education. Through health screenings, presentations, events, and partnerships with community and healthcare organizations across Connecticut, we’re reaching our most vulnerable populations.

Through our community navigation program, we:

  • Provide culturally tailored education
  • Address barriers to screening (transportation, insurance, language)
  • Encourage follow-up care
  • Close gaps between underserved groups and health systems

Screening Programs

We offer a wide range of prevention and screening services, supported by national and local research studies, so patients benefit from the latest advances in research and treatment.

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Skin Cancer

Community Outreach & Engagement

Want to Schedule a Cancer Screening?

Complete the form to connect with a Community Outreach Navigator who can assist you with scheduling an appointment.

Education & Community Navigation

These important partnerships with community and healthcare organizations enable us to continue improving healthcare access for individuals across the state.

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Kay Yow EmPOWERment Tour

Focuses on cancers affecting women, offering guidance on navigating diagnosis and treatment.

Kay Yow EmPOWERment Tour

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Campeonas

Peer-led training empowers Hispanic women to encourage annual mammograms for earlier breast cancer detection.

Campeonas Program

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Community Navigation at St. Vincent

Food kitchen and pantry with on-site support connects patients with screening and follow-up care.

St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury

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UConn Health Internal Medicine

Offer educational sessions integrated into routine care visits with navigation to health screenings.

UConn Health Internal Medicine

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American Cancer Society

Unites communities and raises funds to end cancer through walking events like Relay For Life and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

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Connecticut Breast Health Initiative

Raises funds and awareness through Race in the Park and other events, and provides grants to support education and research in Connecticut to help find a cure for breast cancer.

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American Lung Association

Gives smokers options, resources, and support to quit for good through its Join Freedom From Smoking Program.

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Coaches vs. Cancer

Unites basketball coaches and fans nationwide to increase cancer awareness.

Coaches vs. Cancer

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Community-Based Services & Educational Presentations

Our community outreach and engagement team is available to partner with you for your upcoming event. Please complete the form below, and we will be in touch to discuss how we can be of service.

Event Scheduling Request Form