The American College of Gastroenterology recognized 21 projects in its third annual SCOPY awards Oct. 15 at the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017, in Orlando, Fla.
The SCOPYs recognize service projects that encourage colorectal cancer outreach, prevention and year-round excellence. A three-judge panel determined the winners.
ACG President Carol Burke, MD, said in a release, "Year after year, the GI community demonstrates its remarkable dedication to support colorectal cancer prevention. The passion and dedication of ACG members to communicate the critical message of CRC screening and prevention is evident in every submission."
Here are the 21 award winners:
Best Spanish Language Video
Adewale B. Ajumobi, MD, of Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Spanish language video helps viewers understand what to expect from colonoscopy
Best Community Service Delivery
Austin (Texas) Gastroenterology
Second annual charity screening event for at-risk patients
Most Vibrant Community Event
Borland-Groover Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla.
600 people raise $50,000 for colorectal cancer awareness
Best Use of Patient Profiles to Increase Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Central Illinois Endoscopy Center in Peoria
“Don't Wait for a Reason. The Reasons Are Already There.”
Best Concept for Community Advertising by a Private Practice
Gastro Health in Miami
“Be There for Your Family During Those Special Moments”
Best Coordinated Social Media Campaign by a Private Practice
Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio
Professionally designed and synchronized social media messaging
Tie for Best in Blue
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital's Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology in Philadelphia
When the Philly skyline turns blue, think of colon cancer
Tie for Best in Blue
Whitfield L. Knapple, MD, Chair, ACG National Affairs Committee, ACG Board of Governors, Arkansas Gastroenterology of North Little Rock
Bridges and building go blue in little rock
Best Colorectal Cancer Awareness Outcomes Assessment
Jinendra Satiya, MD, and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Palm Beach's Regional GME Consortium and Internal Medicine Residency Program in Atlantis, Fla.
An office-based endeavor to increase screening rates
Best Multi-Channel Colorectal Cancer Awareness Initiative
John Muir Health in Walnut Creek, Calif.
Translating words into action
Best Call-to-Action
Midwest Gastroenterology in Lee’s Summit, Mo.
“What's in Your Colon?”
SCOPY Spirit of Collaboration Award
Fight Colorectal Cancer, National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable, American Cancer Society and Katie Couric
Livestreamed awareness event at hard rock cafe in New York City
Best Original Event Concept and Community Engagement
Pooja Singhal, MD, and Saint Anthony Gastroenterology Department in Oklahoma City
“Colon Polypalooza” held in partnership with Whole Foods
Best Community Service Delivery and Comprehensive Community Education Initiative
Darrell M. Gray, II, MD, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus
Sweeping community service and education for the public and the healthcare community
Best Social Media Tactic to Advance Education and Awareness
UC Irvine in Orange
Reaching the community through Facebook Live Video
Tie for Best CRC Awareness Initiative by an ACG Governor
Stephen T. Amann, MD, ACG Board of Governors, Digestive Health Specialists, PA, in Tupelo, Miss.
“Don't Clown Around, Get Screened”
Tie for Best CRC Awareness Initiative by an ACG Governor
James C. Hobley, MD, ACG Board of Governors, GastroIntestinal Specialists, AMC in Shreveport, La.
Dr. Seuss-Themed top hats and outfits for CRC awareness
Best Video by an Academic Center
UC Los Angeles
Q&A video on colorectal cancer to capture attention of age-appropriate patients
Best Patient Education Website
Andres Gelrud, MD, Gastro Health's Miami Cancer Institute
Juan F. Echavarria, MD, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Neil Sengupta, MD, University of Chicago Medical Center
Using multimedia to provide patient education
SCOPY Inspiration & Impact Award
Matthew Paul Mewhorter, CancerOwl.com in Culpeper, Va.
CRC survivor tells stories through CancerOwl comic
Best Coordinated Community Health Intervention
University of Virginia's Department of Gastroenterology in Charlottesville
Reaching every corner of Virginia with coordinated public health effort
For more information on each project, click here.