Cancer Prevention and Control Branch
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Learn more about the NC WISEWOMAN Program
Request for Applications (NC WISEWOMAN RFA #422)
Who can apply: Public and private non-profit agencies may apply and must be able to provide or subcontract for screenings for blood pressure, blood lipids and glucose/Hgb A1C, provide in-depth counseling and coaching on CVD risk reduction strategies and referral for assessed social services needs. Refer to RFA for additional requirements.
Goals: To provide eligible women who have chronic disease risk factors with screenings, healthy behavior support services and referral services to address structured barriers to adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Successful applicants will work with the NC Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation Program (NC WISEWOMAN Program) team. Get details on RFA eligibility, application deadline and more (PDF).
About the Branch
The purpose of the Cancer Prevention and Control Branch is to reduce the overall cancer burden in North Carolina.
This is accomplished by:
- Planning, directing, and supporting cancer prevention and control efforts through collaborative work with partners in local, state, and national organizations, and universities.
- Reducing the number of people who get and die from breast and cervical cancers and cardiovascular disease by providing testing and follow‐up services for uninsured and underinsured women in North Carolina.
- Identifying opportunities to promote healthy behaviors related to eating, exercising, not using tobacco products, and safe environments.
- Recommending health education activities for everyone.
Helpful Links
- NC Advisory Committee on Cancer Coordination and Control
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Cancer
- National Cancer Institute
- World Health Organization (WHO): Cancer
- Healthy People 2030
- Healthy North Carolina 2030
- North Carolina Institute of Medicine
- Center Watch - Clinical Trials Listing Service
- Evidence-Based Cancer Control Programs (EBCCP)