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America’s Health Centers and Cancer PreventionWord Count: 535Experts predict that more than 600,000 people in the U.S. will die from cancer in 2017. The number is staggering especially in light of the fact that prevention and early screenings save lives. Working on the front lines of community health at [NAME OF YOUR HEALTH CENTER] we see people who have delayed or even avoided seeking care because they are uninsured, underinsured and are worried about the cost of getting basic health care services.At [NAME OF YOUR HEALTH CENTER] we make cancer screening services affordable and easily available to those who typically fall through the cracks of the U.S. health care system. We serve all people, regardless of who they are, where they from, and whether or not they have an insurance card. We welcome everyone and treat every patient with dignity and respect. Because lack of transportation can be a barrier to getting care, we do everything we can to ensure the screenings and services that patients need to stay healthy are available in one location. We also connect people with treatment services and make referrals so patients can receive specialized care when needed. [USE THIS SPACE TO DESCRIBE THE CANCER SCREENINGS AT YOUR HEALTH CENTER][NAME OF YOUR HEALTH CENTER] is part of a national network of health centers that provide a range of preventive primary care services—including screenings for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer—to 1 in 13 Americans. Health centers are dedicated to fighting cancer in America’s most underserved and economically challenged communities. Every year hundreds of thousands of health center patients receive affordable screenings for breast, cervical and colon cancer—services that are critical to boosting the survival rates for the disease.Access to regular care is a critical step toward improving the odds of cancer survival. It is also important for providers to look beyond the medical chart for answers. Within the walls of our health center that means taking the time to understand the complex challenges our patients face in their day-to day-lives. Many typically struggle with a host of problems that can trigger poor health and make recovery from any illness difficult. We know cancer patients who suffer from depression, or lack of resources to afford prescription drugs, or unable to find child care as they recover from surgery or treatment. [DESCRIBE THE SERVICES YOUR HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES TO EITHER PREVENT CANCER OR HELP CANCER PATIENTS].Health centers like ours started out more than 50 years ago not just to bring health care to the medically underserved, but to also address community problems that may affect the health of the patient population – such as lack of proper nutrition, unemployment, poverty, substance abuse, or mental health. We are problem-solvers and work hard to find solutions for our patients. Even if there is no cure for their illness our efforts are directed toward ensuring they have quality care and assistance when and where they need it. This is how health care should work for everyone, especially for those living with cancer. We are proud of our role in keeping our community strong and healthy and invite you to visit our health center during National Health Center Week (August 13-19, 2017). ................
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