Welcome to the Community Cancer Resource Page!

The Siouxland Community Cancer Coalition was formed in 2025 to address the increasing rate of cancer in Woodbury County, through our Community Health Assessment/Community Health Improvement Plan (CHA CHIP).   Our goal is to decrease the incidence and mortality rates of colon, cervical, and breast cancer in the community through enhanced prevention, early detection, and access to treatment. 

 Baseline data for 2024

Age-adjusted prevalence of women aged 50–74 years who report having had a mammogram within the previous 2 years, 2022 Behavioral Risk Surveillance System (BRFSS), Woodbury County = 73%

Age-adjusted prevalence of meeting colorectal cancer screening guidelines among adults aged 45–75 years, 2022 Behavioral Risk Surveillance System (BRFSS), Woodbury County = 70%

Age-adjusted prevalence of cervical cancer screening among adult women aged 21–65 years, 2020 Behavioral Risk Surveillance System (BRFSS), Woodbury County = 82% • HPV Completed Vaccination Rate 2024 Iowa Public Health Tracking Portal (IPHTP), Woodbury County = 47%

Cancer Coalition Member Organizations include: 

Connections Area on Aging 
Cornerstone Caregiving 
Growing Community Connections
June E Nylen Cancer Center (serves as coalition chair)
Rosecrance Jackson Center 
Siouxland Community Health Center
Siouxland District Health Department
UnityPoint Health St. Luke's
UnityPoint Health PACE

Current Resources: 

Siouxland Area Cancer Data

Community Cancer Coalition Recommended Screenings & Reducing Risk Factors