Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates: Strategies for Equitable Care

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Jane McElroy, PhD Guest: Jean Wang, MD, PhD Guest: Nuha Wareg, MPH, MBBS Colorectal cancer screening remains underutilized across several underserved populations, including racial minorities and rural communities. That’s why Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Drs. Jane McElroy, Jean Wang, and Nuha Wareg to learn about practical, evidence-based strategies we can implement to improve screening uptake, reduce disparities, and promote high-quality, equitable care. Dr. McElroy is a Professor in the University of Missouri’s Family and Community Medicine Department and the Co-Director of its Rural Health Research Center, Dr. Wang is a Professor of Medicine and Surgery in the Division of Gastroenterology at Washington University School of Medicine, and Dr. Wareg serves as a Practice Facilitator for the Missouri Partnership to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening program at the University of Missouri.