The American Cancer Society and the Los Angeles chapter of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer hosted a 5k walk to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research, patient support, and further efforts to end the disease.
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Black women call attention to poor medical outcomes, persistent mistreatment in American healthcare system
Black women in the United States and Canada are disproportionately affected by health disparities due to a lack of access to care, health insurance, and representation by Black physicians, resulting in higher rates of maternal mortality and other health issues.
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Washington View Community brings health equity out of the doctor’s office and into the community
The Collaboration for Equitable Health, a partnership between the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and the University of Michigan School of Public Health, has launched a national initiative to combat health inequities in communities of color, with a focus on D.C.’s Washington View neighborhood.
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American Cancer Society launches largest-ever study to probe disparities in cancer outcomes for Black women
The American Cancer Society has launched the “VOICES of Black Women” study to investigate the disparities in cancer survival rates among Black women, aiming to enroll over 100,000 Black women aged 25 to 55 and track them for 30 years.
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Commentary: A time to fight: How one woman is using her cancer diagnosis to bring awareness to others
On Valentine’s Day, 2024, Denisha Williams was diagnosed with cancer, which she attributes to the lack of racial equity in the healthcare system and the lack of self-advocacy by Black women.
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Experts weigh in on diabetes in the Black community
By Gene Lambey, Special to the AFRO Diabetes has been a known disease that has widely affected the Black community— but it is a disease that can be managed. According to a report from the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes is categorized as a chronic long-lasting condition that affects how the body […]
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A call for action: New tests and Medicare coverage could revolutionize cancer care
The confluence of faith, science and policy can help bridge the gaps in cancer outcomes and ensure that the future of cancer care is driven by hope, equity and healing for all.