Strategies for Cancer Screening Engagement

This 60-minute educational webinar supported HRSA-funded health centers in improving cancer screening completion through patient-centered communication strategies paired with practical access and coordination supports. Presented by Debbie Bickes, MN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG, the session drew on evidence-based approaches grounded in motivational interviewing (MI), health literacy principles, and patient-directed care models. The presentation emphasized that screening engagement is not a single event but an ongoing process, particularly for patients experiencing fear, uncertainty, competing priorities, or limited understanding of screening procedures.