The mission of Stephenson Cancer Center (SCC) is to improve patient outcomes
and reduce the burden of cancer in Oklahoma (SCC catchment area) and the
nation. As Oklahoma’s only NCI-Designated Cancer Center, SCC is
uniquely positioned to provide statewide leadership in research, treatment,
education and outreach to advance this mission.
A central resource in this effort is SCC’s Community Outreach and
Engagement (COE) Core, the aims of which are to:
The COE Core coordinates and supports numerous community-based outreach and engagement activities to help accomplish these aims. More information about these activities can be found here:
The COE Core also fosters relationships with mission-aligned organizations
across the state to extend the reach and impact of SCC activities. In
addition, Core leadership and staff serve as a resource for SCC members
interested in initiating research collaborations with community partners.
More information can be found below:
Major partners in helping the SCC advance its mission of improving patient outcomes and reducing the burden of cancer in Oklahoma include:
Mark Doescher, MD, MSPH
Associate Director for Cancer Prevention and Control, SCC
Director, Community Outreach and Engagement Core
Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
mark-doescher@ouhsc.edu
Dorothy Rhoades, MD, MPH
Director, American Indian Cancer Research Initiatives, SCC
Co-Director, Community Outreach and Engagement Core
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
dorothy-rhoades@ouhsc.edu
Community Outreach and Engagement Core
scc-outreach@ouhsc.edu
Core Staff
Stephanie Pharr, BS, CHES
Community Outreach Coordinator
Heather Carter, MS
Community Outreach and Engagement Liaison