Integrating Lung Cancer Screening and Tobacco Cessation in Clinical Practice

Tobacco cessation and lung screening are cost-effective and can save lives, however systemic and individual barriers exist. This CME activity is designed to improve population health by equipping healthcare professionals with the tools and strategies to reduce tobacco use and increase access to lung cancer screening, particularly in high-risk and underserved communities. Through collaboration among providers, public health leaders, and community organizations, this session promotes data-driven quality improvement and teamwork to close gaps in screening and cessation. 

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 

• Identify barriers to implementing tobacco cessation and lung cancer screening in clinical care.  
• Demonstrate integration of brief interventions and EHR tools to enhance screening and referral.  
• Discuss culturally responsive approaches to engage high-risk and underserved populations. 
• Outline system-level and community strategies that support implementation and sustainability.  
• Discuss possible barriers and biases that may impact patient care (e.g., race, ethnicity, language, gender, age, socioeconomic status, attitudes, feelings, or other characteristics). 

This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. To claim credit, you must have an account in the City of Hope CME System. Click here to create an account and for additional details on this CME-accredited program. CityofHope.org   

Presented by Jonjon Macalintal, Nurse Practitioner, City of Hope.