The Mississippi CRC Round Table (MSCCRT) was created upon recommendation of the State of MS in 2019, as set forth in House Concurrent Resolution 58
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@TheMSCCRT annual in-person meeting went quite well! Thanks to all who could make it to the meeting and provide your passion, energy and ideas! And let's not forget the pledges!!
Keep watching this space for updates on what we are up to! #Colorectalcancer #TowardsAHealthierMS!
@TheMSCCRT Excited to launch the #MS80By2030 #CRCScreening campaign focused on Mississippians ages 45-59. Because if we can get these folks screened, hopefully they will continue to stay screened!
@NCCRTnews #TowardsAHealthierMississippi
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@TheMSCCRT Excited to launch the #MS80By2030 #CRCScreening campaign focused on Mississippians ages 45-59. Because if we can get these folks screened, hopefully they will continue to stay screened!
@NCCRTnews #TowardsAHealthierMississippi
Too many Mississippians are dying from late‑stage colorectal cancer. The 80 by 2030 campaign aims to increase screening for adults ages 45 to 59 and save lives through early detection and prevention. Learn more: umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2…
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A new chapter for health care in the Mississippi Delta has begun. With the addition of UMMC Greenwood, patients will have continued access to local care while benefiting from the expertise and resources of Mississippi’s only academic medical center. umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2…
ALT The former Greenwood Leflore Hospital now bears the UMMC Greenwood name following its Aug. 1 changeover to UMMC, becoming part of Mississippi's only academic medical center and expanding access to health care throughout the Delta.
ALT Dr. Asuquo Esuabana, seated, an emergency room physician at UMMC Greenwood, discusses the facility's new chapter. He speaks with Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs, Dr. Alan Jones, associate vice chancellor for health affairs and Dodie McElmurray, the CEO of University and Community Hospitals.
ALT Erin Herbison, a registered nurse, continues her duties as UMMC Greenwood enters its first days as part of UMMC.
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A new standard for follow up colonoscopies! 📣📣
A positive noninvasive #colorectal cancer screening test signals that a follow up #colonoscopy is needed. But for too long, what happens after a positive result has gone largely untracked by the health care system.
That's starting to change. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) just released a new Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) quality measure holding health plans accountable, for the first time, for whether patients actually get a follow up colonoscopy after an abnormal screening test.
#FightCRC helped shape this measure by serving on NCQA's Cancer Measurement Advisory Panel and pushing for years through state legislation to protect access to follow up colonoscopies.
It's real progress, but not perfect. Read the full breakdown of what this measure does, where it falls short, and how your organization can get involved at fightcolorectalcancer.org/re…
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Join #FightCRC's June Advocacy Action Hour to learn how federal funding decisions are made—and how advocates can help shape #ColorectalCancer priorities.
📅 June 18
⏰ 8:30 PM ET
🎟️ Free to register
🔗 fightcrc.org/advoevents
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More than 50 years of research, mentorship and leadership left an indelible mark on UMMC. Now, Dr. John E. Hall’s legacy will continue through the newly named John E. Hall Research Building. Read more: umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2…
ALT Dr. John E. Hall, retiring Arthur C. Guyton Professor and longtime chair of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, expresses surprise and heartfelt gratitude for the recognition and tribute during his recent retirement ceremony.
ALT Dr. LouAnn Woodward presents Hall with a watch – “or two” – in recognition of his many years of dedicated service to UMMC.
ALT Colleagues celebrate a milestone that ensures Hall's legacy will inspire future generations of students, researchers and physicians. They are Dr. Alan Jones, left, Woodward, Bidwell, Becky and Dr. John Hall, Dr. Michael Hall, Dr. Dan Jones and Granger.
ALT Woodward, Dr. Dan Jones and Granger unveil the John E. Hall Research Building.
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They join us in our belief that “It’s About Time” Mississippi has an NCI-Designated Cancer Center so patients can get life-saving care and access to clinical trials right here at home. (2/2)
abouttime.ms
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We are incredibly grateful for the strong support of our state elected officials as we move forward in building a world-class cancer center here in Mississippi. State lawmakers have appropriated $100 million to this effort and yesterday it was signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves.
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Did you know Colon Cancer is now the #1 cause of cancers under age 50? Tune in at 9 FOX 40 News - WDBD and learn about what we are doing at University of Mississippi Medical Center @UMMCnews to create a healthier Mississippi!
Our UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute led by Dr Rod Rocconi is leading the charge with quality patient care, cutting edge research, forward thinking education and more!
UMMC Bower School of Population Health and CCRI Professor and Colon Cancer Survivor Dr Manju George @manjuggm @TheMSCCRT shares a tear jerking story tonight!
“If you have a colon, you are at risk for colon cancer!” Dr George
Set your DVRs now and tune into our informative relatable interview.
📸 Annie Oeth
🎥 Patrice Clark WLBT News
The Mississippi Colorectal Cancer Roundtable
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Mississippi - ACS CAN @ACSCAN @AmericanCancer
Thanks to the City of Greenville, MS for their efforts to increase awareness about #ColorectalCancerScreening!
The Greenville City Hall will be lit blue in recognition of National CRC Awareness Month!
Way to go!! #CRCSM
TY to all who attended the March #CRCAwarenessMonth Press Conference at the Capitol in Jackson yesterday
The message was loud & clear!📢
We need to do everything we can to get more people screened for #colorectalcancer!📢
Let's start by talking about screening anywhere we can! 📢
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Today, I had the opportunity to talk about the importance of #ColorectalCancer Screening at @TheMSCCRT #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth Press Conference at the Capitol in Jackson..
If you are over the age of 45, have you got screened yet?
#CRCSM
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Come join us today March 16th 2026!
📍 What: March CRC Awareness Month Press Conference
📅 When: Monday, March 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:30 – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Mississippi State Capitol Rotunda, 2nd Floor
400 High Street
Jackson, MS 39201
@TheMSCCRT @msdh @UMMCnews @UMMC_Cancer
💙 Dress in Blue! #CRCSM #ColorectalCancerAwareness
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In Washington, DC representing UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer at the American Cancer Society @AmericanCancer Food Is Medicine Symposium!
Did you know Mississippi has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the nation with roughly 1 out of 5 residents facing hunger, including 1 in 4 children?!
Excited to bring back valuable information, resources to improve healthcare for Mississippians in this nutrition space that it so vital to improve health outcomes!
Connected with experts from National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Rockefeller Foundation, Food is Medicine Coalition, Harvard Law School Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation and more!
We even heard from patients and providers which was very powerful. Love how they emphasized something we discuss a lot in self-advocacy!
Everyone loved hearing about the great work we are already doing in Mississippi with our Lifestyle Medicine Clinic in our UMMC Bower School of Population Health @BowerSOPH where Dr Thomas Dobbs is our dean and Josie Bidwell, DNP is providing extraordinary services to include our Kitchen Rx cooking demonstrations!
They loved hearing about our Survivor University thanks to Leslie Musshafen, PhD under the leadership of our forward thinking Director Dr Rod Rocconi @rodrocconi !
They were impressed to know our medical school @UMMCacademics curriculum has students getting at least 40 hours of nutrition education with our new culinary medicine program with Caroline Compretta, PhD!
So many great things happening at University of Mississippi Medical Center @UMMCnews ! Excited about even more ahead as we expand research, address food insecurity, nutrition education, and more!
Food IS medicine!
Let’s go!!!
#FIM #NutritionHealth #UMMC #HealthyMississippi #CancerCareInTheSip
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Join Brandon in taking action! 💪
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I just took action with @FightCRC, and it took less than 2 minutes to complete. I asked my members of Congress to support the creation of a Colorectal Cancer Research Program to increase federal investment in much needed Colorectal Cancer research. Please join and help today!
Mississippi leads the nation in CRC deaths.
Screening can change that story.
If cost or fear is holding you back, talk to your provider.
Options exist.
#crcOptions #TowardsAHealthierMississippi #ScreeningSavesLives
📌Screening is one of the most effective tools we have against CRC.
Use it.
📌If you’re 45 or older in Mississippi, it’s time to think about screening.
#CRCprevention #ScreenAt45 #TowardsAHealthierMississippi
Colorectal cancer outcomes improve when it’s found early.
Screening makes early detection possible.
#CRCawareness #TowardsAHealthierMississippi
DressInBlueDay Pictures!!
Thanks to everyone for dressing in blue to raise awareness about #colorectalcancer!
#GetScreened!
@BowerSOPH #CRCSM @DrJustinMTurner
Mississippi:
Choose prevention.
Choose screening.
Choose life.
#GetScreened #TowardsAHealthierMississippi
