Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a program update provided by the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) for the Breast Cancer Identification and Treatment Project. 

The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) was awarded ARPA funding on November 13, 2023, to administer the early cancer identification program. WCCHD provides the administrative services and coordination of diagnostic services for cancer identification for low-income individuals who reside in Williamson County and who are at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.  WCCHD collaborates with other safety net clinics to provide education and outreach to uninsured and low-income individuals qualifying for the early detection program.  One of the goals of the program is to identify cancer in the early localized stages, when the 5-year survival rate is significantly higher.  When cancer is identified, the program staff will provide patient navigation services, case management, and connection to appropriate resources that will help the patient through the challenging time after cancer is identified.