Program Overview
The primary focus of the Connecticut Affiliate of Susan G.
Komen for the Cure grants program is to reduce breast cancer
mortality rates in Connecticut by funding creative
community-based programs. Every two years, the Affiliate
conducts a statewide research study called a Community Profile.
This project collects data statewide on what breast health and
breast cancer programs are available and where gaps in service
exist. Our most recent community profile, completed in 2006,
indicates a gap in service in the following areas:
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Special
consideration for persons over 65, and disabled persons with
impaired mobility;
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Financial assistance and the
availability of weekend and evening services for low-income,
working, Caucasian females;
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More education to
increase awareness about the importance of breast health
care and to disseminate information about low cost or free
services in the community;
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Coordination of breast health care
through the range of services;
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Collaboration of breast health care
services to
increase availability of services, coordination of treatment
and fiscal economy and broader application of grant funding;
and
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Improvement of
cultural literacy education for heath educators specific to
the population for whom services are to be provided.
View a list of current
grantees.
Learn more about how to apply
for a 2009/2010 grant.
Grant News
March 28, 2008
 Komen CT Awards $715,000 in Local Grants
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