What We Do

The sooner cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat and overcome. That’s why increasing cancer screening rates — particularly among breast and colorectal cancers — is one of our primary goals. Learn about our statewide screening registry and how we’re building clinic capacity among primary care practices to boost screening rates.

Community health workers (or CHWs) help connect individuals with essential health services. Discover how TACL is working to educate, train, and support, these health workers to connect Louisianans with the screening and cancer care resources they need.

We know that a myriad of factors exist that prevent people from accessing the healthcare they need. That’s especially true for communities of color, who often face greater, structural barriers to care. We’re committed to improving access to cancer care for every patient in Louisiana, especially among communities that have historically faced the worst health outcomes.

TACL collects data from health plans and systems throughout the state to identify trends, disparities, and opportunities for improvement. We also work with our partners and executive board to turn this information into actionable interventions and policy changes that expand access to cancer care in Louisiana.