Northeast Region Cancer Control Collaborative

Regional action.
Statewide impact.

Northeast Region Cancer Control Collaborative- is one of six Regional Cancer Control Collaboratives throughout the State of Florida. The goal is to reduce the Cancer Burden statewide through the collaborations. Northeast Region Cancer Control Collaborative (NERCCC) is coordinated by Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center (NEFAHEC). The catchment areas for the NERCCC are Baker, Nassau, Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Flagler, and Volusia.

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counties united
for cancer control

Our leadership role

Bringing the right people to the same table.

Northeast Florida AHEC serves as the lead agency for the Northeast Florida Cancer Control Collaborative (NEFCCC), a regional coalition dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer through prevention, early detection, education, and collaborative action. In this leadership role, NE Florida AHEC convenes healthcare providers, public health professionals, community organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to develop and implement evidence-based cancer prevention and control initiatives throughout Northeast Florida.

Our work in action

Cancer prevention
and education initiatives

Over the past year, Northeast Florida AHEC, through the NEFCCC, has led and supported these initiatives.

Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening Workgroup

Convened partners to identify strategies for expanding provider and community education regarding lung cancer screening eligibility, increasing awareness of the benefits of early detection, and improving access to low-dose CT screening for high-risk populations.

Health Navigator Training

In partnership with Florida State College at Jacksonville, provided education to Health Navigator students on tobacco cessation, tobacco-related cancers, and effective patient education strategies to improve cancer prevention and screening outcomes.

Community Health Worker Training

Partnered with the Florida Community Health Worker Coalition to provide Community Health Workers with evidence-based training on tobacco cessation, tobacco-related cancers, and community outreach strategies that support chronic disease and cancer prevention.

Community Cancer Outreach and Education

Participated in numerous community outreach events hosted by NEFCCC member organizations, providing culturally appropriate educational materials and resources on breast and lung cancer prevention, risk factors, and recommended screening guidelines.

Breast Health Education

Hosted four Breast Health Educational Brunches designed to increase awareness of breast cancer risk factors, the importance of early detection, and available screening resources. These events reached more than 75 women and connected participants with breast health education and screening opportunities.

Breast Cancer Screening Events

Collaborated with three faith-based organizations in Duval and Nassau counties to coordinate breast cancer screening events that increased access to preventive services for women in underserved communities.

Mobile Community Outreach

Participated in multiple community outreach events utilizing the Buddy Bus mobile outreach unit to distribute educational materials, provide information on breast and lung cancer screening, and connect residents with available screening and healthcare resources.

Cervical Cancer Prevention Education

Delivered educational programming focused on cervical cancer prevention, the importance of routine screening, and early detection.

HPV and Tobacco Prevention Education

Disseminated evidence-based educational materials highlighting the relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV), tobacco use, and increased cancer risk while promoting HPV vaccination and tobacco cessation as effective cancer prevention strategies.