Through external communications and related activities, experts at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center engage community partners, local organizations, health providers, and the public across our statewide catchment area.
This bidirectional flow of information between the community and cancer center researchers allows us to:
These initiatives include interaction and collaboration with the media, as well as development and implementation of specialized and proactive community outreach/information programs.
Clinical trials are research studies that involve people. Any time an individual needs treatment for cancer, clinical trials are an option to consider.
Education and awareness about clinical trials has been proven to improve the likelihood of participation. We’re always happy to connect about community and health equity research studies.
Representatives of the cancer center look forward to appearing at your organization’s event to present on timely and important cancer health information.
Our health professionals and related experts can provide informative presentations for corporations, community groups, civic organizations, schools, churches, and businesses throughout Indiana.
Some of our most-requested topics include:
Interested? Use our Partnership Interest Form to request a cancer expert for your next event.
You’ll find us at expos, festivals, and other cultural events across Indiana, talking about cancer prevention and encouraging screenings.
These engagements also ensure that cancer researchers and health providers understand, interact with, and elevate people from different cultures and belief systems.
The OCOE team uses various methods of collecting input to evaluate the valuable contributions related to each community’s health needs and strengths. This approach opens the door for community engagement during the process.
We can help your organization develop successful data-gathering resources, including:
Interested? Use our Partnership Interest Form to request more information.
Our “Simon Says” Expert Series brings together community advocates with experts from IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.
We’ve covered everything from quitting tobacco to immunotherapy to disparities in diagnosing and treating Black women with breast cancer—and there’s more to come.
You can register to join the next livestream, or watch recordings of every previous session.
Our upcoming e-newsletter will provide information on the latest in cancer prevention and screening measures, research updates, and educational opportunities, as well as connecting you to community partner and survivorship highlights.
Interested? Subscribe today using our Partnership Interest Form.
Email: ocoe@iu.edu
Phone: 317-278-4822
Interested in collaborating with the Office of Community Outreach & Engagement on cancer awareness and research advocacy in Indiana? Use our Partnership Interest Form to let us know how we can help.
Philanthropy is essential to IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center’s efforts to find solutions that save lives. Your gifts facilitate research that sets worldwide standards for care, improving outcomes for patients in Indiana and far beyond.
To help researchers improve outcomes for cancer patients, learn more about our giving options or contact our development team today.
