The Community Impact Office (CIO) leads the community outreach and engagement functions of the UK Markey Cancer Center.
Our mission is to accelerate the translation of scientific research findings to everyday practice in community and clinical settings, across the cancer care continuum from prevention through survivorship.
The CIO has three objectives:
- Identify community priorities for reducing cancer burden and disparities in KY.
- Facilitate bidirectional research that responds to community needs and priorities.
- Disseminate and implement sustainable, evidence-based practices and policies.
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CIO Programs
Kentucky Cancer Consortium
The Kentucky Cancer Consortium (KCC) is Kentucky’s statewide comprehensive cancer control coalition that develops the state's Cancer Action Plan. Learn more.
Kentucky Cancer Program - East
The Kentucky Cancer Program is a statewide cancer prevention and control program with regional staff who collaborate with partners in local communities. Learn more.
Health Education & Screening
The Health Education & Screening program offers cancer screening events, educational presentations, and prevention opportunities. Learn more.
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Collaborations with Markey Resources
Kentucky Cancer Registry. Kentucky Cancer Registry (KCR) provides statewide and local cancer data to CIO to guide stakeholders in identifying community-driven priorities and solutions. Learn more.
Markey Networks. CIO collaborates with the Markey Affiliate and Research Networks, which are alliances of health systems focused on high quality cancer care and clinical research. Learn more.
Behavioral and Community-Based Research Shared Resource Facility. CIO assists the BCBR SRF with facilitating community research collaborations, and CIO draws on the BCBR SRF to support data collection activities. Learn more.