Val Verde-Kinney Cancer Task Force
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Click on this link for a "What is Colorectal Cancer?" flyer.
and fun interactive colorectal cancer resources:
Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment
Colorectal Cancer Quiz
We wish to thank the sponsors of the 3rdAnnual Cancer Survivor Dinner
Images from the October 2017 Cancer Task Force meeting
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VVKCTF Promotional Brochure as a PDF file
Mission Statement
Under the auspices of the Community Health Improvement Coalition, the Val Verde-Kinney Cancer Task Force's purpose is to reduce the burden of cancer on the residents of Val Verde and Kinney counties.
The Task Force will create and expand cooperative efforts that maximize available cancer resources.
The Task Force will use the Texas Cancer Plan and its goals of cancer prevention, early detection and treatment, professional training, cancer data, and planning, and survivorship to promote its mission.
Brief History of the Cancer Task Force
The Val Verde-Kinney Cancer Task Force was founded on Oct. 24, 2005. Since that time, the VVKCTF has met monthly to work on the goals for the Texas Cancer Plan.
Key Accomplishments
- Launched consistent and effective public education programs on:
- colorectal cancer
- skin cancer
- 7 steps to reduce cancer risk
- Worked with American Cancer Society to establish and support the Cancer Resource Room at the Val Verde Regional Medical Center.
- Served as Survivor Committee for Del Rio Realy for Life.
Future Goals
- Provide public education on the recognized Cancer of the Month.
- Apply for grants that would assist with implementing cancer education.
- Faciliate workshops on cancer-related topics for the public and medical community.
Val Verde-Kinney Cancer Task Force were presented with a Cancer Alliance of Texas (CAT) Certificate of Recognition "for your hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment in Comprehensive Cancer Control" on August 12, 2010.
VVKCTF members Christina Nass-Spivey, Dotty Vogt, Willie Braudaway, Linda Jimenze, Pat Sitzes with CAT chair Armin D. Weinberg, Ph.D. Along with Department of State Health Services staff members Stephanie Uecker, Nicolas Lopez, Lynda Taylor, and Juanita Salinas who served as mentors to the VVKCTF attended the presentation. Unable to attend for the presentation was Grisel Sanchez.
How Does the Task Force Help?
- Facilitating workshops for community medical professionals on subjects related to cancer treatment and cancer education.
- Participating in local community health fairs to provide educational information on cancer and issues related to cancer.
- Providing a community cancer resources information booklet.
Who Can Be a Member of
the Val Verde-Kinney
Cancer Task Force?
- Someone who has an interest in helping reduce the burden of cancer in our community.
- Someone who is willing to help develop projects with the task force.
- Someone who wants to donate time and skills to assist the task force in our mission.
- Someone who is a cancer survivor, caregiver, or who just cares.
- You?
For more information about becomming a member of the Val Verde-Kinney Cancer Task Force, call:
Val Verde County or Kenney County
830-774-7591
830-563-5528
Cancer Resources
available to the
Cancer Task Force
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
American Cancer Society 
The American Cancer Society provides a representative to help the Task Force with resources availeable from ACS.
American Cancer Society Guideline for the Early Detection of Cancer
Texas Department of State Health Services 
A program specialist from the Texas Comprehensive Cancer Control Program provides technical assistance for planning and implementation of the Task Force's objectives.
Cancer Therapy & Research Center University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio Texas.
The VVKCTF operates under the umbrella of the Community Health Improvement Coalition (CHIC), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.
Community Health Improvement Coalition
If you would like to be contacted by someone from the Cancer Task Force team
please fill out the online form and you will be contacted.
Click here for the contact form.