#ABGHSummit24 - SPOTS ARE LIMITED!

Don't miss this CME event centered on #healthequity before it sells out!

Where: Martin Luther King Memorial Library / Washington, D.C.
When: Friday, May 17, 2024/8AM-4:30PM ET CME/ 4:30-5:30PM ET Reception
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What an incredible honor to be recognized alongside luminaries in healthcare. Thank you again Reggie Ware and BlackDoctor!

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is deeply saddened by the death of Representative Donald Payne Jr. of New Jersey, a trailblazer who worked tirelessly to pass legislation that promoted colorectal cancer awareness, screening, and equity. His dedication to public service and advocacy…

Our next ABGH masterclass event is less than 2 weeks away!

Register today to reserve your spot: bit.ly/ABGHmasterclass

Considering a consulting opportunity? Planning for a career pivot? Regardless of your next move, it's important to approach it strategically.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

#Blackwomeninmedicine - Join ABGH for its inaugural NEXUS Conference happening in New York, NY in September!

We are thrilled to present these phenomenal women speakers to our ABGH friends & fam to end #WomensHistoryMonth strong!

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To ⬇️disparities in #ColorectalCancer among the Black community, focus on improving healthcare access & promoting #healthEquity .

⬆️awareness,
provide culturally competent care,
address social determinants,
invest in community programs,
advocate for policies, &
foster collabs‼️

1/ NEW in USA TODAY.

As former #Einstein alums Jessica Faiz, MD, MS & I were thrilled to see the $1 billion gift from Dr. Gottesman to grant free tuition.

But are gifts like these enough to counter the rising policies against diversity, including in medicine?

usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

For many people, a blood test for #colorectalcancer screening is an answered prayer!

A 🩸 test has the potential improve CRC screening to the elusive 80% goal!

Proud to have contributed to this novel tool alongside great colleagues and look forward to the journey ahead.

New Guardant Health blood-based #colorectalcancer #screening test:
🟦83% sensitivity for #CRC (good)
🟦13% sensitivity for precancerous polyps (not good)

Does this signal switch from CRC prevention to early detection?

nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

🙌🏾Samir Gupta, MD Rachel Issaka, MD, MAS Darrell Gray, II, MD, MPH, FACG

Great collabo with Amaris, PhD FAITH! Cardiovascular Health & Wellness Program, LaPrincess C. Brewer, MD, MPH and the incredible team around the country Darrell Gray, II, MD, MPH, FACG Timiya S. Nolan, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAAN Robin Ortiz, MD, MS, FAAP Kartik K Venkatesh MD, PhD, FACOG Daniel Walker Jacsen luthy + more ‼️

Differences in the association of SES with Life’s Essential 8 by Sex 👀

Check it out 📖

We are on our way to closing the #ColorectalCancer screening gap with our Shield blood test. Results of our 20,000-patient ECLIPSE study are now published in NEJM, reinforcing the validity of the test.

Read more: investors.guardanthealth.com/press-releases…

#ColorectalCancer is now the no. 1 #cancer killer in men under 50, and no. 2 for women under 50.

Find out the symptoms & how to test for the disease TONIGHT with this #free webinar. It can save a life.

Register here: bit.ly/ABGHCRC2024

#blackingastro …

Congrats to UWGASTRO and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center faculty, Drs. Bill Grady & Rachel Issaka and team, including ABGH Dr. Darrell Gray, advancing the area of CRC diagnostics. A blood test may be in the future for CRC! Rachel Issaka, MD, MAS Darrell Gray, II, MD, MPH, FACG

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