Charles W. LeHew, PhD
Research Scientist
Dr. LeHew is an IHRP investigator and evaluator who works primarily with local health departments and community clinics to develop, implement, and evaluate cancer prevention and early detection programs. An Associate in the UIC Cancer Center, he works with investigators in several schools and colleges at UIC to bring needed expertise to his community partners to support their cancer prevention and control efforts.
One of Dr. LeHew's research interests is oral cancer screening. See educational materials he recommends, including downloadable brochures, and other resources for public health professionals.
Research Interests
Dr. LeHew focuses on community-based approaches to cancer prevention and control, emphasizing oral and pharyngeal cancers. He works with community partners thoughout Illinois to design, implement, and evaluate community-based oral cancer programs, which include public health education, provider training, and early detection screening programs. Dr. LeHew is interested in how community partnerships form and behave, their impact on community health, and organizational change, implementation and adaptation.
Recent and Noteworthy Publications
Lehew CW, Epstein JB, Kaste LM, Choi YK. Assessing oral cancer early detection: clarifying dentists' practices. J Public Health Dent. 2009 Sep 17. [Epub ahead of print] [See abstract.]
LeHew CW, Epstein JB, Koerber A, Kaste LM. Training in the primary prevention and early detection of oral cancer: pilot study of its impact on clinicians' perceptions and intentions. Ear Nose Throat J. 2009 Jan;88(1):748-53. [See abstract.]
LeHew CW, Kaste L. Oral cancer prevention and early detection knowledge and practices of Illinois dentists--a brief communication. J Public Health Dent. 2007;67(2):89-93.
Manfredi C, LeHew CW. Why implementation processes vary across the 5A's of the Smoking Cessation Guideline: administrators' perspectives. Nicotine Tob Res. 2008 Nov;10(11):1597-607.
Mohyuddin N, Langerman A, LeHew C, Kaste L, Pytynia K. Knowledge of head and neck cancer among medical students at 2 Chicago universities. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008 Dec;134(12):1294-8.
Contact Info
Institute for Health Research and Policy
University of Illinois at Chicago (MC 275)
478 Westside Research Office Bldg.
1747 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
IHRP Affiliation(s)
Current IHRP Research Studies (PI)
Recently Completed Research
Assessment Of Oral Cancer Prevention And Early Detection In A Large, Multi-State Dental Practice
East Side Health District Oral Cancer Prevention Program (Evaluation Phase II)
Evaluation: Central Illinois Partnership for Oral Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Oral Cancer Prevention Program;
Evaluation: Oral Cancer Prevention Program;
Evaluation: Western Illinois Prevention of Oral Cancer (WIPOC);
Evaluation: Health District Oral Cancer Prevention Program
Oral Cancer Prevention Program (Evaluation for Sangamon County, Phase II)
Western Illinois Prevention of Oral Cancer (WIPOC) (Evaluation Phase II)