Alliance for Equity in Cancer Care
@OncAlliance
Funded by the Merck Foundation, the Alliance is improving access to quality cancer care. Led by the National Program Office at @VCUMassey.
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Each year, #OncAlliance grantees convene to gain new knowledge on best practices in care delivery and #navigation , share resources and hear from industry leaders. As we collectively work towards greater #healthequity , we thank our grantees and community partners who joined us.
A special thanks to the Case Comp Cancer Ctr team for hosting the #OncAlliance NPO during this week's site visit. It takes boots on the ground to truly foster #equityincancercare - we're proud to see it during our annual site visits to each #OncAlliance grantee.
Grateful to Alliance for Equity in Cancer Care for the opportunity to engage in addressing health equity. #PatientNavigation Case Comp Cancer Ctr team looking good!!
We're LIVE with the The White House! Join us for the National Minority Health Forum: bit.ly/3Q49Ssv Dr. Rob Winn VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center #OncAlliance #MinorityHealth
In recognition of #NationalMinorityHealthMonth , the The White House is hosting its Minority Health Forum, including a session on Access to Care & Social Drivers of Health. Tune in at 11:30 ET and catch panelist Dr. Rob Winn on the White House YouTube channel: bit.ly/3Q49Ssv
What happens when cancer care becomes more accessible? Through the #OncAlliance , ASCO
and Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation are providing hope for remote patients. Read more in the latest issue of ASCO Connection.
As #cancerhealthequity is prioritized through major initiatives like the National Cancer Institute National Cancer Plan and #CancerMoonshot , the #OncAlliance is reminded of our critical role and the impact of our grantees. Thank you NCI Disparities for forging a path for these thought leaders.
If you’re attending #AACR24 be sure to stop by booth 1600! Connect with the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center team and learn more about the impact of the center, which also serves as the #OncAlliance National Program Office.
Partnering with the community and the Oncology Equity Alliance has enabled Boston Medical Center to better serve their patients. Through #navigation , patients are connected to resources to resolve unmet social needs. Learn more about BMC’s partnership with #OncAlliance bit.ly/4a8e7Lf
Unmet social needs can impact overall health. The Oncology Equity Alliance at Boston Medical Center uses a multi-modal engagement model to improve access to #navigation services and connect patients to resources to meet those needs. Read more on the #OncAlliance blog: bit.ly/3J5i4oo
At Boston Medical Center, food insecurity frequently underlies disease within their populations. That’s why they have partnered with the community, including the #OncAlliance , and created a tiered approach to develop programs and initiatives that prioritize food as a form of medicine.
Katrina Steiling, MD, leads the Oncology Equity Alliance Program at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Steiling specializes in treating lung cancer and is passionate about increasing access to high-quality care. Learn more about Dr. Steiling here: bit.ly/3PBGU2V
Welcome Boston Medical Center to the #OncAlliance X account! Tune in this week for more about BMC's #OncologyEquityAlliance program and their work with underserved communities.
We're excited to follow along with National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) as the #OncAlliance grantee dives into best practices for prevention, supportive care, data collection and #patientnavigation . Virtual registration is still open: NCCN.org/conference
The #OncAlliance is tuning in next week with the ACS National Navigation Roundtable - are you? Registration now: bit.ly/3vBlNH1
Congrats to our Director, Dr. Rob Winn, on his recent Allen Lichter Visionary Leader Award from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation and ASCO - we see and recognize your leadership each and every day.✊ #OncAlliance
DYK that Blacks are 20% more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer? This #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth , calculate your risk with nick using their Colorectal Risk Assessment Tool: ccrisktool.cancer.gov #OncAlliance