RFP # 2011-0907
Cancer Survivorship Education Programs
The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health is seeking proposals from public and private organizations and community-based agencies to provide cancer survivorship care educational programs for cancer care providers and survivors. The Request for Proposal consists of four (4) options:
Option A: Provide survivorship education programs that will reduce gaps and barriers in service delivery for African American/Black and separately, for Hispanic/Latino populations.
Option B: Provide an educational program that addresses the management of late/long-term effects of cancer treatment to include weight gain/loss and memory/recall for cancer survivors.
Option C: Development of a model program for survivorship care plans and coordination of follow-up care that meet the needs of Connecticut cancer survivors.
Option D: Conduct an educational conference for oncology, pediatric and primary care providers that addresses survivorship issues for pediatric cancer survivors’ transitioning to primary care.
Applicants may apply to receive funding for one or more options. A separate and complete application is required in response to each specific option. The intent of the request is to implement strategies that will meet the goal and objectives of the Connecticut cancer Plan 2009-2013 related to survivorship: To ensure a high quality of life and care for all Connecticut residents living with cancer and for their families.
The Request For Proposal is available here in electronic format and also on the State Contracting Portal or from the Department’s Official Contact:
Name: Shiu-Yu Kettering, Health Program Associate
Address: 410 Capitol Avenue, P.O. Box 340308, MS#11CCS, Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone: 860.509.7577
Fax: 860.509.7555
E-Mail: shiu-yu.kettering@ct.gov
The RFP is also available on the Department’s website. A printed copy of the RFP can be obtained from the Official Contact upon request.
A Letter of Intent must be submitted as required for this proposal by July 30, 2010.
Deadline for submission of proposals is September 10, 2010. | 
