What is the KCC Steering Committee?
The Kentucky Cancer Consortium (KCC) Steering Committee provides oversight, direction and guidance to the Consortium. The group also encourages coordination and collaboration among state-wide groups and organizations.

What types of organizations are represented on the Committee?
Members are representatives of organizations with a major commitment to cancer prevention and control in our state. See Member Organizations.

How does the Steering Committee differ from other cancer control groups?
The Committee guides a collaborative process through which organizations work together to carry out the Cancer Action Plan (CAP). This directive is funded and supported through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which supports similar statewide groups within the United States.The CDC encourages states to develop a cancer plan that addresses the entire continuum of care rather than a single site or specialty area.

Specifically, what do Committee members do?

• Utilize cancer control data and best practices to identify and prioritize statewide needs for cancer prevention and control, identifying evidence-based interventions and resources to meet those needs.
• Provide a neutral forum for cancer control partners to network, coordinate and collaborate.
• Communicate identified needs, interventions and resources across groups and regions acting as a neutral clearinghouse of information.
• Increase efficiency and reduce duplication of effort by coordinating activities with major partners in cancer prevention and control.
• Seek financial and in-kind resources to fund Cancer Action Plan (CAP) priority areas.
• Maintain and update the CAP priority goals, objectives and strategies to address cancer prevention and control gaps.
• Conduct systematic evaluation of the cancer control prioritization and implementation process.
• Support efforts to reduce the burden of cancer inequities faced by underserved populations.
• Participate in influencing policy development and educating policy makers.

Ultimately, KCC members do more together than they ever could by working on their own.

How often does the Committee meet?
Quarterly, usually in Frankfort.

How long does a member serve?
There is no term limit on membership. 

How can a person or organization be added to the Committee?
Potential members are typically nominated by a current member. A favorable decision for a potential member requires a majority vote. For more information, contact Program Director Jennifer Redmond at 859-219-0772 ext. 252.