Connect2Care

Simple Test. Powerful Action.
A free, at-home prostate cancer test designed to support Black men in taking control of their health — early, easy, and on your terms.

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How It Works

Consent

Consent to the study and complete a few short surveys. If you complete all surveys, you will earn a minimum of $75 to thank you for your time.

Order & Test

Order your free, at-home test through our trusted partner, imaware.

Get Results

If needed, our team will help connect you to follow-up care with trusted providers.

About Connect2Care

Connect2Care is a research initiative led by the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society. Our goal is to improve prostate cancer outcomes for Black men in Oklahoma by offering a simple, at-home blood test that measures prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels — a key marker of prostate health. The test is quick, easy, and only requires a small drop of blood from your finger. If follow-up care is needed, we’ll help you connect with trusted providers. Take the first step toward empowered, informed, and accessible care—starting at home.

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Community members gathered to learn about Connect2Care’s at-home health screening services.

Health Equity Summit

Community leaders and Connect2Care partners on stage at our health equity summit.

Educational session

A community member receives program materials from a Connect2Care facilitator during our health education session.

What Men Are Saying

“Easy and discreet...The ease of use, the ease of submitting and the rapid response... Nothing was difficult, yeah, it was an easy process.”

“I would rather have an early knowledge than a later knowledge of what is going on with me.”

“I just don't get a chance to get out there and get, you know, make the doctor's appointments and do the things that I should. So this would be easier for me with my schedule to be able to get it done.”

“As I do not like being in a doctor's office, feeling scared about it. That you are in the privacy of your own home and you have a little less worries or apprehensions about doing anything.”

“I think just how easy it was, as far as just taking it, pricking my finger, having the test available to me and just using all of it together and once completed, how easy was it was for me just to put everything up and being able to mail it back quickly.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Connect2Care?
How do I get started with Connect2Care?
Am I compensated for participating in this study?
How do I collect my sample?
How do I return my sample?
When will I get my results?
How do I receive my results?
What happens if my results are abnormal?
Is my data and privacy protected?
Who can I contact if I need help?

Research Sponsors

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