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)
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- 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)
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- 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.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October)
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- 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
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- 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
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- NCCRT 2022 Messaging Guidebook For Black & African American People — Messages to motivate for colorectal cancer screening, specifically addressing Black & African American populations.
- WISEWOMAN Health Coaching
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- 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.