Together We Thrive
Community Outreach & Engagement
The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) is dedicated to improving health outcomes through relationship-building, advocacy and collaboration. Our efforts include community-based research, resource support, cancer prevention education and cancer screening initiatives — all informed by community-identified needs.
Who We Serve
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center serves Nebraska, the 16th-largest state by land area — a diverse region with predominantly rural and frontier communities spanning more than 77,000 square miles across the heart of the Great Plains. The catchment area includes all 93 counties and is home to over 2 million people. Nearly 80% of the cancer patients treated at the center reside within this area.
Map Highlighting Cancer Care Facilities Across Nebraska
Our Aims
Catchment Area Needs
Improve understanding of the cancer burden and health needs of Nebraskans.
Cancer Education Hub
The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement provides such resources as educational videos and content, infographics, data reports and community needs assessments.
Community Engaged Research
Promote cancer clinical trials and community engaged research that address cancer issues affecting Nebraskans.
Health Programs & Community Engagement
Our work integrates impactful health initiatives and community based research to address catchment area health needs and develop community focused solutions.
Service Request
The Community Outreach & Engagement Office helps connect researchers to resources and support essential for their success. To access the following services offered by the COE office, please submit a request using the Service Request Form.
- Letters of support for your grant applications
- Assistance in identifying community organizations as partners for your projects
- Connecting with patient advocates to provide valuable perspectives
- Support from community scientists
Resources
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Interactive County Cancer Infographics
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Interactive Cancer Data Dashboard
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Cancer Education and Screening Resources
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Services for Researchers
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