Dan-River Cancer Task Force

The Dan-River Region Cancer Task Force is a collaborative effort aimed at connecting cancer control, prevention programs, and research to benefit the residents of the Dan River Region. This task force focuses on the areas of Danville/Pittsylvania County, Martinsville/Henry County, and Halifax/South Boston County—areas that have historically faced higher cancer mortality rates than the rest of Virginia. Goal of the task force: To work together to prioritize, act on, and decrease cancer disparities in the Dan River Region.

As a task force, we are dedicated to continuing the impactful work we have been doing since 2014. We are expanding our efforts to reach younger audiences by partnering with local schools to spread education and awareness of cancer. Read our recent press release on how we are refocusing our efforts.

Our objectives:

1. Coordinate with the local school systems to emphasize cancer prevention and early detection in school-aged youth.
2. Develop opportunities to promote cancer prevention and early detection to parents of school-aged youth.
3. Develop pathways for parents and youth in the local school systems to access cancer prevention and early detection resources in the region.

Join us at the Dan River Region Cancer Task Force’s monthly meetings! We meet from 1 pm to 3 pm, and you can participate in person or virtually. For more information about the task force or to join our next meeting, email Ashley at FUM7FT@uvahealth.org. We look forward to having you with us!