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Engaging Area Health Education Centers as Community Research Partners

Engaging Area Health Education Centers as Community Research Partners. Cheri Tolle 1 , Mark Dignan 1 , Kayla Rose 2 , Dwain Harris 3 , and Michael Gayheart 4.

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Engaging Area Health Education Centers as Community Research Partners

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  1. Engaging Area Health Education Centers as Community Research Partners Cheri Tolle1, Mark Dignan1, Kayla Rose2, Dwain Harris3, and Michael Gayheart4 In 2005, the University of Kentucky Prevention Research Center (UK PRC) received a 5-year grant to increase colorectal cancer screening among rural primary care practices. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death in Kentucky, and screening rates lag behind national rates. To conduct research at the community level, the UK PRC developed a partnership with three Area Health Education Centers (AHECS) that have well-established outreach and educational programs for rural health care professionals. This partnership has provided a unique opportunity for the UK PRC and AHECs to become research partners in a community-based behavioral research project. Colorectal Cancer in Kentucky and Appalachian Kentucky Academic Detailers • AHEC employees • Part-time professionals living within research study area • Work with researchers on designing and delivering the intervention • Recruit rural community physicians to the study Sharpsburg Clinic, Bath County KY Northeast AHEC Region University of Kentucky Prevention Research Center Area Health Education Centers Research Design UK PRC Engage communities in Appalachian Kentucky and beyond to promote health and reduce the cancer burden through education, training, and research Prevention Research Center AHEC • Improve the quality, distribution and retention of healthcare professionals through: • Clinical rotations for healthcare students • Library services for community students and healthcare • professionals • Continuing education programs for health professionals • Health career guidance to encourage local young people to • become health professionals • Community health education programs for children and adults 1. University of Kentucky Prevention Research Center, Lexington KY USA 2. Northeast Kentucky AHEC, Morehead KY, USA 3. Southern Kentucky AHEC, Mt. Vernon KY, USA 4. Southeast Kentucky AHEC, Hazard KY, USA Funding provided by the National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Homeplace Clinic, Perry County KY Southeast AHEC Region

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