Dr. Diane Mahoney, an assistant professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center, is spearheading efforts to address health disparities in ovarian cancer care. Her recent study, “Elucidating the Influences …
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Joseph Mikhael spearheads M-Power Project to improve care for African Americans with blood cancer myeloma
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceJoseph Mikhael, MD, the Chief Medical Officer of the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), is one of the leading voices addressing disparities in multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that affects Black Americans at …
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Crystal Cené leads plans for justice, equity, diversity, inclusion initiatives in UC San Diego Health system
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceDr. Crystal Cené has been named the chief administrative officer for health justice, equity, diversity and inclusion at UC San Diego Health. She will also serve as the associate chief …
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Lauren McCullough studies why Black women survive shorter time, more likely to die from most cancers
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceLauren McCullough, PhD, MSPH, is spearheading a landmark research initiative aimed at addressing the disproportionate impact of cancer on Black women in the United States. As co-principal investigator of the …
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Tesa Anewishki works to promote wellness, equitable access to healthcare on Chicago’s West Side
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceTesa Anewishki, the first African and Native-American CEO of Loretto Hospital, is spearheading initiatives to address health disparities in Chicago’s West Side. As leader of this safety-net institution where over …
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Paola Gonzalez promotes medical Spanish as an essential component of healthcare delivery
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spacePaola Gonzalez, MPAS, PA-C, a 2024 Diversity Award recipient, is making significant strides in addressing healthcare disparities for Spanish-speaking patients. Born in Colombia and raised in New York City, Gonzalez …
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Prostate cancer survivor Barney Morris educates Black men about prostate health to reduce disparities
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceBarney Morris, a prostate cancer survivor diagnosed at 41, has made it his mission to educate Black men about prostate health and reduce disparities in prostate cancer outcomes.As a field …
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John Carpten focuses on how patients respond to therapy for cancers that especially affect minorities
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceDr. John D. Carpten, a leading cancer geneticist at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, is making significant strides in addressing health disparities among minority …
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Esperanza Diaz spearheads efforts to improve mental health care access for Latino populations
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceDr. Esperanza Diaz, Professor of Psychiatry at Yale, is spearheading initiatives to improve mental health care access and cultural competency for Latino populations. As medical director of Yale’s Hispanic Clinic …
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Otis Brawley develops cancer screening strategies to ensure effectiveness across diverse populations
by qqqq.spaceby qqqq.spaceDr. Otis W. Brawley, a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University, is spearheading efforts to address cancer health disparities in the United States and globally. As a renowned expert in …
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