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Study led by Melissa Beauchemin, PhD, highlights that inadequate translation and interpretation services in the U.S. contributes to lack of representation in cancer clinical trials.
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How Phoenix Matthews, PhD is working to combat tobacco use through their research among sexual and gender minorities and culturally-based interventions.
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Mailman School of Public HealthLay Health Advisor programs have shown remarkable promise in addressing health inequities, and some of the structural barriers to health, experienced by Black women.
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Take a look at some of our top stories of 2023, which share messages of hope from patients, the latest advances in understanding cancer, expanding our work in cancer outreach and education, and more.
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- April 19, 2023
Dr. Navas-Acien sheds light on cancer-causing substances in drinking water, how certain groups are disproportionally affected, and the impact of climate change on cancer risk.
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- February 3, 2023
A new study reveals that Black and Hispanic cancer patients, following a COVID-19 diagnosis, are suffering from greater treatment delays or discontinuations altogether.
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CUIMC NewsroomJanuary 18, 2023The COMMUNITY Center aims to study multiple chronic diseases, including cancer, by working with community partners to produce sustainable interventions that will result in health equity.
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- December 9, 2022
A significantly lower proportion of Hispanic and Black women who underwent screening received 3D mammograms, according to a new study presented at the 2022 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
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- September 26, 2022
During First Lady Jill Biden's Columbia Sept. 21 visit, she singles out patient, Mario Sambula and his special connection with clinical trials nurse navigator, Brianne Bodin.
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- September 21, 2022
First Lady Jill Biden and Queen Letizia of Spain underscore Columbia Cancer's work in addressing health inequities, improving diversity in clinical trials and advancing critical cancer research.
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- January 26, 2022
A new grant from the National Institute of Health will establish a multi-institutional group in New York City to address health disparities in multiple chronic diseases.
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- January 6, 2022
"We've done a really good job of shining a spotlight on the existence of healthcare disparities, but we haven’t fixed the inequalities," writes Dr. Wakenda Tyler in our latest Disruptors column.
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