Cancer outreach and screening support for Arizona Native communities
Outreach & Engagement Core
This program helps Native American communities in Arizona get better cancer education, screening, and patient navigation, especially for breast and cervical cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11195147 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program partners with Arizona tribes to bring cancer education and screening into local communities. Local people are trained as patient navigators to help you understand screening options, make appointments, and find support during diagnosis and treatment. Outreach teams provide culturally tailored education and work to reduce barriers like transportation, cost, and limited local services. The work focuses on expanding breast and cervical cancer screening and building lasting community capacity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Native American adults living in Arizona tribal communities, particularly women eligible for breast and cervical cancer screening or patients needing navigation and support, are the primary candidates.
Not a fit: People who do not live in Arizona Native Nations or who are seeking experimental cancer treatments outside of screening and navigation services are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could increase timely cancer screening and diagnosis and improve support for Native American patients in Arizona.
How similar studies have performed: Community-based outreach and patient navigator programs, including prior Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention efforts, have improved screening and follow-up in similar populations, and this work builds on that experience.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Armin, Julie — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Armin, Julie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.