Addressing the burden of cancer in Oregon

Based on the findings from our annual catchment area needs assessment, we will identify cancer-related health disparities.

We prioritize engagement with communities that face a disproportionate burden of cancer in Oregon. This may include, but is not limited to communities and individuals experiencing marginalization and inequity due to sexism, class oppression, homophobia, xenophobia, ableism, racism, and geographic disparities.

We respond to data (e.g., the state cancer registry, behavioral risk factor surveillance system) and prioritize working with groups of people who experience low cancer screening rates or high late-stage cancer diagnoses, incidence rates, and mortality rates.

Healthy Oregon Project

The Healthy Oregon Project (HOP) is led by OHSU researchers to learn about the health of people in and around Oregon. Our goal is to empower innovative research by utilizing real-world data to close gaps in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment— all while advancing health for all Oregonians and beyond. Learn more and enroll.

Research in Oregon Communities' Review System

The Research in Oregon Communities' Review System (ROCRS) aims to facilitate a locally-developed cancer research strategy to increase cancer prevention and control research, and build capacity of primary care or community teams to increase readiness to participate in cancer prevention or control research. This system convenes community advisory committees across Oregon to assess researchers' project design, responsiveness and success.

Youth HPV Champions

Youth HPV Champions is a student-led initiative sponsored by OHSU Knight Cancer Institute’s Community Outreach and Engagement team. Youth champions aim to increase awareness of HPV prevention among their peers within their school chapters, school communities, neighborhoods, and other activities or related interest groups. Youth HPV Champions seek to not only normalize but also encourage discussions about HPV to contribute to the global effort in eliminating HPV infections, and thus, the global cancer burden for future generations.