Task Force Mission
The Heath Equity Task Force was established following the release of the 2026 – 2030 Colorado Cancer Plan, which identifies persistent disparities in cancer burden and outcomes across communities in Colorado. As implementation of the plan begins, the Coalition recognizes the need for a Task Force devoted to moving the state closer to equitable access, treatment, prevention, and support.
This Task Force will focus on advancing cancer health equity by addressing systemic barriers that disproportionately impact historically underserved communities, including Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, LGBTQIA+, rural and frontier populations, and individuals with disabilities.
Chairs
Are you passionate about advancing equitable cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship outcomes? Are you interested in helping shape the direction and priorities of this work statewide? Join us as a chair of the Health Equity Task Force!
Interested? Email [email protected] to learn more about this volunteer role.
(Example) Task Force Action Plan
By December 2026, expand access to nutritious, culturally relevant food options in historically underserved communities by:
- Partnering with local culturally responsive community-based organizations working to address food insecurity and chronic disease prevention
- Disseminating accessible, evidence-based resources on affordable, health-promoting food options
- Promoting enrollment in federal and state nutrition assistance programs (e.g. SNAP, WIC) through outreach and resource sharing
- Identifying and amplifying local food access initiatives that support cancer prevention (mobile markets, produce prescription programs, community gardens)
By December 2026, strengthen language access and interpretation services to reduce barriers to cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship by:
- Promoting the development and dissemination of culturally and linguistically appropriate cancer education materials, including print and digital resources.
- Supporting training for providers and staff on culturally response communication and language access best practices
- Advocating for the routine use of qualified medical interpreters in clinical encounters rather than reliance on family members or ad hoc interpretation
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