Emmons Lab

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NIH R01 · 2025

Increasing CRC Screening in Community Health Centers through Mobile Messaging Optimization

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the US, and differences among population groups are well-documented. A significant proportion of the difference in incidence and mortality between groups is directly attributable to screening rates. Community Health Centers (CHCs), which provide care for millions of patients across the US, have screening rates far below national averages. CHCs are struggling to re-engage patients, at least in part due to staffing shortages and the volume of screenings needed. Recent recommendations to start screening at age 45 has only added to the screening burden for CHCs. Text message reminders are a low cost, scalable way to deliver…

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