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City proclaims February Cancer Prevention Month; American Cancer Society offers local outreach
Summary
Mayor Misty Buscher and the council proclaimed February as Cancer Prevention Month. A representative of the American Cancer Society described local disparities and outreach options for screenings and prevention.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The City of Springfield declared February to be Cancer Prevention Month during the Feb. 18 City Council meeting, and the council presented a proclamation recognizing local disparities and encouraging screenings and preventive actions.
Why it matters: The proclamation highlights the city’s stated commitment to reducing cancer disparities through improved environmental health, equitable access to care and public awareness about screening and prevention.
Details from the presentation
Caitlin Keane, associate director of cancer center partnerships for the American Cancer Society, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the society and urged council members and city employees to promote screenings. ‘‘Screening saves lives and money,’’ Keane said, noting that different cancer types require different outreach and resources. She described the society’s Voices of Black Women initiative, a national effort recruiting Black women to help track and address disparities.
The proclamation lists national awareness months and asks city employees and residents to use available resources for early detection and treatment support.
Ending: Keane offered to meet with neighborhood groups and city staff to provide screenings and informational sessions; the council thanked the American Cancer Society for the presentation.
