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Georgia CORE's History

When Georgia CORE was formed in 2003, the state of Georgia was fighting to counteract the perception that “better cancer care was available elsewhere.” Each neighboring state boasted at least one NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center while Georgia, the largest state east of the Mississippi River, had a high incidence of cancer, fewer clinical trials and no NCI-designated Cancer Center. Though there were medical schools, hospitals, oncologists and cancer centers in Georgia, the state lacked a focused, strategic approach to oncology care and research. Governor Roy Barnes’ unveiled a bold initiative in 2001 which provided the impetus for creation of Georgia CORE. One of the Governor’s most emphatic demands was that no Georgian should have to leave the state to obtain quality cancer care. His plan established the Georgia Cancer Coalition (GCC) with funding from a portion of the state’s “tobacco settlement.” The late Hamilton Jordan, a survivor of multiple cancers, created the strategy for the new entity whose goal was to make Georgia a national leader in cancer care while saving lives lost to the disease.

Georgia CORE was created to address two of the state’s most glaring weaknesses - a deficit of clinical trials and limited capacity to conduct research - by orchestrating collaboration among community oncologists and academic researchers.

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Read Georgia On My Mind from Oncology Issues May / June 2008.

Last Updated: 1/05/2022 10:29:03 AM

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Georgia CORE announces the first annual Phillip H. Street Cancer Community Service Award and the 2023 Matt Mumber M.D. Award for Excellence in Cancer

After a months-long nomination and selection process, Georgia CORE is pleased to announce Tiah Tomlin-Harris the winner of the first award given in honor of the late Phillip Street. Together with CPNG, Georgia CORE also has awarded the 2023 Matt Mumber M.D. Award for Excellence in Cancer Patient Navigation to Emily Beard of Northside Hospital

12/06/2022

Looking Across Disciplines to Share the Breadth of Innovation in Cancer Care

On July 25, 2023, The American Journal of Managed Care® brought its Institute for Value-Based Medicine (IVBM) series to Atlanta, Georgia, where nnovation was on the agenda.

8/22/2023

DNA sequencing can lead to longer, better lives for cancer patients. But why do so few get it?

Guidelines now call for everyone diagnosed with advanced lung and colon cancer to get their tumor genetically sequenced, and increasingly, patients with earlier stage disease, as well.

6/09/2023

Georgia CORE releases report from Disparities in Cancer Clinical Trials Summit

On Sept. 30, Georgia's cancer experts shared advice and experiences with oncology providers, patient navigators and research managers - all to provide new ways to diversify participation in clinical trials. In February 2023, Georgia CORE issued a report with a recap and actions steps. Download the report >>

10/25/2022

Georgia CORE

 

Advancing Cancer Care through Partnerships and Innovation

Georgia CORE is a statewide nonprofit that leverages partnerships and innovation to attract more clinical trials, increase research, and promote education and early detection to improve cancer care for Georgians in rural, urban, and suburban communities across the state.