UCM Cancer Center Office of Community Engagement & Cancer Health Equity
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The OCECHE serves as a bridge between the UCM Cancer Center and academic and community stakeholders to promote equitable collaboration and eliminate cancer disparities through community capacity building, participatory research, advocacy and education.
12/13/2025
Regular cancer screenings can catch some cancers early, sometimes even before symptoms appear. Take charge of your health with the comprehensive screening options available at UChicago Medicine. Learn more: https://ow.ly/6zyA50XH6pR
Because early detection saves lives šŖ
UChicago Medicine offers the full range of cancer screening options, including mammograms, colonoscopies, low-dose CTs for lung cancer, skin cancer screenings, cervical cancer tests and PSA tests.
12/12/2025
This December, weāre spotlighting cervical health for National Cancer Screening Awareness Month!
Hereās what to know ā¬ļø
š Pap smears start at 21
š§¬ HPV testing starts at 30
š Pap + HPV every 5 years (ages 30ā65)
Knowledge is power! Stay informed, stay healthy!
Learn more: https://ow.ly/4RUx50XH6nM
12/11/2025
Take the first step toward a healthier future. šŖSchedule your cancer screening appointment with UChicago Medicine today: https://ow.ly/ija150XH6iL
Early detection can make all the difference, because a healthier tomorrow starts with the steps you take today.
12/10/2025
Prevention begins with knowing your risk. At UChicago Medicineās Cancer Risk and Prevention Clinic, our experts provide personalized guidance and care to help you reduce your risk of cancer and take charge of your health.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/KLVV50XH6fx
11/30/2025
As November comes to a close, we reflect on a month of raising awareness for pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, carcinoid/neuroendocrine tumors, and the caregivers who give so much.
Together, awareness doesnāt end with November; it inspires action every day!
11/29/2025
Behind every breakthrough are the experts who make it possible. Meet our lung cancer physician team: https://ow.ly/R8Uc50XeBQm
11/28/2025
Shortness of breath? Chronic cough? Donāt ignore the signs. Hereās how lung cancer is diagnosed: https://ow.ly/qC5r50XeBQb
11/27/2025
Happy Thanksgiving from UChicago Medicine Cancer Center! š¦
We are deeply thankful for our patients, families, and staff whose courage and dedication inspire us daily. Wishing you a holiday filled with love, gratitude, and hope. š
11/26/2025
Cancer care is collaborative. Meet the UChicago Medicine specialists working together to tailor stomach cancer treatment plans: https://ow.ly/Vzyc50XeBPC
11/25/2025
Pancreatic cancer is often detected late, when treatment is harder. Regular check-ups and awareness are key to saving lives. Learn more: https://ow.ly/kPaX50XeBPa
11/24/2025
Not just a smokerās disease: 10ā20% of lung cancers occur in people who never smoked. Learn more: https://ow.ly/y19S50XeBP2
11/23/2025
Your DNA holds clues that can guide care. At UChicago Medicineās Endocrine Genetics Clinic, we offer personalized insights to better treat endocrine & neuroendocrine tumors. Learn more about our Endocrine Genetics Clinic: https://ow.ly/tZmN50XeBOw.
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Welcome to the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Centerās Office of Community Engagement & Cancer Health Equity
The Comprehensive Cancer Center established the Office of Community Engagement and Cancer Health Equity (OCECHE) in 2010 as part of a renewed and expanded commitment to serve local communities through research, education and outreach programs.
Mission: The mission of the OCECHE is to serve as a bridge between the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center and academic and community stakeholders to promote equitable collaboration and eliminate cancer disparities through community capacity building, participatory research, advocacy and innovative education and training.
Vision: We seek to work with key stakeholders and community members who are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of their local communities with regards to cancer prevention and risk reduction, access to quality cancer care, promoting community centered collaborative research and supporting those at risk or living with a cancer diagnosis.
The OCECHE, under the direction of Karen Kim, MD, has formed strategic alliances with UChicago units and other healthcare organizations, as well as community, ethnic, and faith-based groups to create innovative programs that will increase access to care, reduce risk factors for cancer, reduce to***co use, increase participation in cancer research and improve the quality of life for cancer patients and survivors.
Dr. Kim was joined by Nita Lee, MD, in 2015 as Faculty Director to help continue the expansion of community outreach and efforts.
The Comprehensive Cancer Center has a global presence, attracting cancer patients from around the world; however, our most important commitment is to the people of the Chicago metropolitan area and, particularly, the residents of surrounding neighborhoods including Bronzeville, Grand Boulevard, Hyde Park, Kenwood, Washington Park and Woodlawn. Maintaining a vibrant, two-way conversation with our South Side neighbors helps Comprehensive Cancer Center members better understand and meet patient needs
