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*Research articles and resources posted on this website that were written before 2021 do not reflect the updated USPSTF decision to recommend beginning screening at age 45. However, they remain relevant and can be used to support screening activities in all recommended age groups.

Community Health Centers

Potter MB, Phengrasamy L, Hudes ES, McPhee SJ, Walsh JM. Offering annual fecal occult blood tests at annual flu shot clinics increases colorectal cancer screening rates. Ann Fam Med. 2009;7:17-23.

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Potter MB, Yu TM, Gildengorin G, Yu AY, Chan K, Green LW, McPhee SJ, Walsh JM. Adaptation of the FLU-FOBT Program for a primary care clinic serving a low income Chinese-American community: New evidence of effectiveness. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2011;22:284-295.

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Potter MB, Walsh JM, Yu TM, Gildengorin G, Green LW, McPhee SJ. The effectiveness of the FLU-FOBT Program in primary care: A randomized trial. Am J Prev Med. 2011;41:9-16.

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Walsh JM, Gildengorin G, Green LW, Jenkins J, Potter MB. The FLU-FOBT Program in community clinics: durable benefits of a randomized controlled trial. Health Educ Res. 2012 Oct;27(5):886-94.

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Managed Care Settings

Potter MB, Somkin CP, Ackerson LM, Gomez V, Dao T, Horberg MA, Walsh J ME. The FLU-FIT program: an effective colorectal cancer screening program for high volume flu shot clinics. Am J Manag Care. 2011;17(8):577-83.

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