Wilmot Community Engagement
Wilmot Community Engagement
Community Outreach & Engagement (COE)
Community Outreach & Engagement (COE)
Cancer incidence and mortality is higher in the region Wilmot Cancer Institute serves as compared to the rest of New York State and the nation. What’s more, there are drastic and unacceptable cancer disparities by geography, race, and ethnicity among the population of 3 million people in these 27 counties, known as our catchment area.
Our COE team works to reduce the burden of cancer here by guiding efforts and attention where the need is greatest—collaborating with communities to better understand and resolve cancer disparities. And, working together, making a difference by bringing the latest and greatest science has to offer when it comes to the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer to those who need it most.
Have questions? Contact our team at WilmotCOE@urmc.rochester.edu.
COE can assist Wilmot researchers, URMC staff and community members with a variety of cancer-related services, including: community-driven research projects, outreach activities, dissemination of programs, and translations services. Please complete this request form and a member of our team will get back to you shortly.
Our Team
We are a diverse group of professionals, passionate about going beyond observations to work alongside community members to take significant action.
Impact
Our ongoing effort has the potential to positively impact 3 million people, particularly those who are underserved, understudied, and negatively impacted by social factors.
Collaboration
Success in our efforts comes through collaboration, including with our Cancer Community Action Council (CCAC) and various community organizations.
Insights
Real-time data maps help guide our efforts—and can do the same for your community efforts, through our web-based tools.
Change
Supporting research that emphasizes disparities and community involvement is one way we facilitate real and lasting change.
Programs
To see how we can help your community, browse our cancer prevention, screening, and education programs.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Current Research
Current Research
COE facilitates community-driven, inter-programmatic disparities research. We also offer consultation services-resources to help community groups with the development of their own cancer prevention, screening, and education programs.