Tools and Materials

On this page you will find resources relating to screening for cancer from the WA State Department of Health and other organizations. These will be added to periodically, so check back for updates! If you have any questions or would like to contribute a resource, please contact zoey.hogan@doh.wa.gov.

Cancer Awareness Month Social Media Toolkits and Resources

Cervical Cancer Awareness (January)

• GW Cancer Control Tap Social Media Toolkit — Suggested posts for various social media sites, graphics, talking points, and links to other resources

Colorectal Cancer Awareness (March)

• GW Cancer Control Tap Social Media Toolkit — Suggested posts for various social media sites, graphics, talking points, and links to other resources
• CDC Colon Cancer Resources to Share — CDC offers scientifically accurate information about colorectal cancer in a variety of formats.
• Fight Back NE — Both digital and print resources to promote colorectal cancer awareness, developed by the Nebraska Cancer Coalition. Social media messaging and graphics are available in both English and in Spanish.
• Colorectal Cancer Alliance Social Media Toolkit — A variety of graphics, videos, and messages from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance that address a range of key messages relating to CRC awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October)

• GW Cancer Control Tap Social Media Toolkit — Suggested posts for various social media sites, graphics, talking points, and links to other resources
• CDC Breast Cancer Resources to Share — CDC offers scientifically accurate information about breast cancer in a variety of formats.
• WA State License Plates — Information on the Breast Cancer Awareness Month specialty license plates available at the Department of Licensing. Funds from sales of these plates go to screenings in WA.

Other Tools and Resources

General/All Cancers

• Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) Cancer Info Cards — Info cards in English and Spanish that can be downloaded and printed that cover a variety of cancer topics. Developed by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health.

Colorectal Cancer

• NCCRT 2022 Messaging Guidebook For Black & African American People — Messages to motivate for colorectal cancer screening, specifically addressing Black & African American populations.
• Tailoring Colorectal Cancer Screening Messaging: A Practical Coalition Guide — This NCCRT resource is targeted at coalition members and leaders who are looking to make highly effective campaigns to increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates in their communities, especially for those hardest to reach.

WISEWOMAN Health Coaching

• Health Coaching — Information on the structure for Health Coaching for WISEWOMAN clients in Washington State. Includes the WISEWOMAN Big 4 Healthy Heart Behaviors, available in 7 languages.