Office Of Cancer Health Equity

03/09/2023

Tomorrow Friday March 10th 3:00 – 4:30pm EST panel discussion to profile emerging centers targeting the health implications of racism. Register: http://bitly.ws/BgI6

Date Friday, March 10, 2023 Time 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT/ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET Location Online: via Zoom Title ”Together We Can Move Mountains” - A Panel Discussion to Profile Emerging Centers Targeting the Health Implications of Racism” About the Event The Center for the Study of Racis

03/09/2023

Today we commemorate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, joining others around the world in celebrating women’s achievements and supporting action for women’s equality : https://www.internationalwomensday.com/about

03/08/2023

Black and Hispanic people with cancer nearing the end of life are less likely than White people to get opioids needed to control their pain. Learn more from this article: http://bitly.ws/BhHk

Black and Hispanic patients nearing the end of life are less likely than White patients to get needed opioid medications for cancer pain.

03/07/2023

Register today! http://bitly.ws/Bemv. March 23 12pm learn about bias in cancer care from medical oncologist from Dana Farber Cancer Institute. FREE to attend in person with lunch or virtually.

03/05/2023

March 4th is HPV Awareness Day. The HPV vaccine protects our kids from getting HPV-related cancer later in life. Read up on the facts for parents https://bit.ly/3Z5ulzr

03/04/2023

03/04/2023

: The White House has issued an official press release announcing a presidential proclamation recognizing March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in 2023! We applaud President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their continued support in the fight against colorectal cancer.

https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/blog/white-house-proclaims-march-as-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/

03/02/2023

After years of negotiations, the North Carolina House and Senate have finally agreed on expanding Medicaid.

03/02/2023

Today on Zero Discrimination Day, we focus on the importance of inclusion for all, and join others in standing against all forms of discrimination. OCHE believes we all deserve access to life saving screenings, and the best cancer care.

03/01/2023

What contributes to racial and ethnic differences in cancer outcomes? Friday March 3rd Annual Vanderbilt-Meharry Cancer Health Disparities Symposium 8:30 am – 4:00pm EDT. Register to attend virtually FREE: http://bitly.ws/AzFX

This program addresses the critical topic of cancer health disparities that have warranted increased attention in recent years.

02/28/2023

February is American Heart Month! A time to encourage people to take steps to prevent heart disease.

It’s American Heart Month. People with heart disease caused by smoking are not to blame for their illness, because ni****ne addiction is more than just a habit. It’s an addiction that can be very hard to break. We can help you quit, for free and for good. Call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669), text READY to 200-400 or visit https://quitlinenc.dph.ncdhhs.gov/

02/25/2023

Register for this March 1 – 2 workshop on research to address health disparities experienced by sexual and gender minority populations:

📅 Mark your calendar for this upcoming 2-day workshop, March 1, 11:00 am – 5:30 pm ET and March 2, 10 am – 4:35 pm ET. During this event, presenters will address gaps in research around health disparities among sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations, identifying priority research areas for the field.

Learn more: http://bit.ly/3YtUeIE