The American Cancer Society has initiated a groundbreaking and extensive study focused on a demographic that has historically been neglected despite high cancer rates and cancer-related fatalities: Black women.
This project, named VOICES of Black Women, represents the first extensive long-term population study aimed specifically at understanding the factors contributing to cancer incidence and mortality among Black women.
Unmet social needs are a significant driver of health disparities. Recognizing this, the Health Foundation of South Florida has adopted a collaborative approach to bridge health systems and...
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In collaboration with Walmart and the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, Howard University convened a Maternal Health Panel at its College of Medicine. This event aligned with the...
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive and rare form of breast cancer that spreads more rapidly than other types, disproportionately affecting Black and Hispanic individuals. Black patients,...
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Lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in New Jersey, disproportionately affecting Black residents, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Lung...
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The Los Angeles County Commission on HIV’s (LACHIV) Black Caucus, in partnership with local leaders and organizations, is organizing a special World AIDS Day event on December 6...
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