Monday, May 29, 2023
5/29/2023
This application builds upon efforts and work established and supported by funded awards of DP 17-1701 to eliminate preventable cancers, ensure all people get the right screening at the right time for the best outcome, and support cancer survivors in a manner that allows them to live longer, healthier lives. The Republic of Palau Cancer Prevention and Control Program and all partners take a comprehensive, coordinated approach to achieve these goals and advance health equity, to include breast and cervical cancer screening services, cancer control plan implementation by coalitions and other community partners, and surveillance programs and activities to monitor and report cancer burden and other relevant data to inform public health planning and actions. Through a unique combination of strategies and collaborative efforts with partners, applicant intents to increase access cancer screening/preventive services and follow up, health and social services to program eligible women and underserved populations, increased partnerships and collaborations within and outside the organization, locally, regionally, and internationally (including clinics serving women with lower incomes, local coalitions and organizations, other chronic disease programs, other public health programs, the private sector, aging office, employers, University of Hawaii, Palau Community College, local schools, ASTHO, NACDD, Community Health Center program, etc.) to implement and sustain screening, early diagnosis and follow up, and other evidence based interventions to increase social, physical, and economic supports that promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and built environments that reduce cancer risk, support the wellness of cancer survivors, and protects the health of the community. Increased use of surveillance data and population based surveys will identify updated baseline data for cancer burden and identify health disparities to inform better program planning and repriorit izing. Ultimately, applicant intends to achieve early detection of screen-able cancers and timely follow up and referral to treatment, increased screening rates in partner clinics, increased utilization of relevant health and social services, increased equitable access to services and programs, increased healthy behaviors to reduce cancer risk and burden, increased consent of parents and uptake of HPV HEP B vaccinations, leading to decreased cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality and cancer risks. A community with equity, free from racism and discrimination, and quality of life not just among cancer survivors one where people thrive in a culture of wellness.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
