Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, has launched the Stand for H.E.R. – A Health Equity Revolution Breast Cancer Impact Report. This transformative report not only exposes the stark breast cancer health disparities faced by Black women in the United States, but also details Komen’s concerted efforts to help dismantle these barriers and foster community relationships to create systemic change.
“Black women continue to face significant barriers to breast cancer care, regardless of what age they are, if they’re insured or where they live,” said Paula Schneider, president and CEO of Susan G. Komen. “As highlighted in our report, the Stand for H.E.R. program creates a scalable model to support marginalized populations experiencing breast health inequities. It calls on us to create a world where everyone has access to high-quality care and the same chance of survival.”
Building on decades of work in health equity, Komen launched Stand for H.E.R. – A Health Equity Revolution in 2021, a program designed to remove barriers to high-quality breast care for Black women across the U.S. using five key health equity drivers of change: Patient Support, Education, Workforce Development, Research, and Public Policy and Advocacy. The Stand for H.E.R. Impact Report showcases Komen’s progress and commitment to achieving health equity for the Black community.
- See the press release “Removing Barriers: Susan G. Komen® Launches Stand for H.E.R – A Health Equity Revolution Impact Report” (January 30, 2024)
- See the full 28-page report “Stand for H.E.R. A Health Equity Revolution” (December 2023)
