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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common cause of cancer death and disproportionately affects non-Hispanic Black patients. Routine screening with the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) decreases CRC incidence and mortality, and previous literature suggests pairing FIT with live outreach. Screening delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic will likely increase CRC incidence and mortality, especially in underserved communities. We implemented a quality improvement (QI) project at an urban community health center (CHC) in which FIT was paired with live telephone outreach. The intervention increased CRC screening at the CHC by five percentage points. Fecal immunochemical test completion rates significantly increased with successful contact (24.6% for at least one vs. 3.0% for none, p < .0001) and ordering a FIT kit during a patient interaction (28.4% vs. 15.7%, p < .001). This intervention addressed disparities in CRC screening, and the report may have general implications for addressing systemic racism in preventive medicine.
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