title: Implementing a client reminder intervention for colorectal cancer screening at a health insurance worksite.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in Michigan. The American Cancer Society estimates 4,730 new cases and 1,700 deaths due to colorectal cancer in Michigan for 2013. Screening can detect colorectal cancer earlier, when treatment is more successful.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The Michigan Department of Community Health represents 1 of 25 states and 4 tribes to receive a multiyear grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to increase colorectal cancer screening rates through population health interventions and clinical services for the underserved. Michigan's Colorectal Cancer Control Program is implemented in partnership with its Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, which supports the Michigan's cancer control coalition composed of 114 partner organizations.
  
  
  METHODS
  This project had 2 primary objectives: 1) develop a collaborative partnership with 1 Michigan Cancer Consortium organization in which to pilot the intervention and 2) increase colorectal cancer screening rates by implementing a client reminder intervention and measuring the increase in screening rates.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A partnership was established with HealthPlus of Michigan. Of the 95 HealthPlus employees and spouses who received the intervention, 15 completed screening, accounting for a 16% increase in the screening rate. The project was considered successful because both of its objectives were achieved.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Translating evidence-based interventions into practice requires building a relationship with a partner organization, incorporating flexibility, and establishing a realistic timeline.
authors: Michigan Department of Community Health, Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, Cancer Prevention and Control Section, PO Box 30195, Lansing, MI 48909. E-mail: mcfalla@michigan.gov.
authors: Angela M
authors: AM
authors: McFall
authors: Nebrasaka Cancer Coalition, Policy Systems and Environmental Change, Lincoln, Nebraska.
authors: June E
authors: JE
authors: Ryan
authors: Michigan Department of Community Health, Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, Lansing, Michigan.
authors: Polly
authors: P
authors: Hager
mesh_terms: D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008824:Michigan / Q000453:epidemiology; D017010:Reminder Systems; D015203:Reproducibility of Results