AOHC Encore 2022-414: Cancer Control and Prevention

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Video Summary

The video content discusses the Firefighter Cancer Initiative, a research and prevention program in Florida that aims to understand and reduce the risk of cancer among firefighters. The initiative includes a firefighter cancer registry, occupational epidemiology studies, cancer exposure assessment, epigenetics research, and cancer prevention education. It is funded by the state of Florida and various firefighter departments. The video also highlights a mobile clinic housed in a sprinter van that provides healthcare services to firefighters. The clinic conducts annual physicals and follows guidelines to address health concerns including cancer, chronic disease, heart disease, and mental health. It offers various tests and screenings, provides telemedicine for follow-up care, and enrolls firefighters into research studies. The clinic has seen an increase in access to care and has served a diverse group of patients, including a high percentage of male and Hispanic firefighters. The next steps for the clinic are to expand services throughout South Florida and secure funding for additional clinic vehicles. In addition to the video summary, credits are given to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center for creating the video and Dr. Luis E. Gonzalez and Dr. Salvador E. Cantu for presenting the mobile clinic.

Keywords

Firefighter Cancer Initiative

Florida

firefighters

mobile clinic

healthcare services

cancer prevention

research studies

access to care

South Florida

clinic funding