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🌟 Fostering Inclusive Cancer Support Cancer touches everyone, yet some communities face unique challenges. Recognising and addressing these can lead to better outcomes for all. 🚨 Key Points: Access to care can vary. Socioeconomic and cultural factors play a role. 🌍 How We Can Help: Advocate for inclusive healthcare. Support community-focused programs. Promote education and understanding. Together, we can work towards better support for everyone. #Healthcare #CancerSupport #CommunityCare #Canyoucme

We want all mothers and infants to experience the best healthcare and health outcomes, especially those in at-risk populations. So as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing health equity across the country, Humana funded 3 Kentucky-based community organizations that are dedicated to improving outcomes for Black and African American moms and babies in Louisville, KY. They are: • Melanated Healthcare • Granny's Birth Initiative • Healthy Babies Louisville “The evidence around infant and maternal health disparities for people of color is compelling and overwhelming. That is why we are prioritizing key partnerships that help address these critical healthcare needs.”— J. Nwando Olayiwola, MD, MPH, Chief Health Equity Officer and Senior Vice President for Humana. Read more about our commitment to health equity initiatives by visiting: https://huma.na/3Q2YhK6.

On Tuesday April 9, 2024, at the 2024 Alzheimer's Advocacy Forum, we met with Caitlin from Rep. Rosa. DeLauro's office. We discussed several legislative topics including The NAPA and BOLD Reauthorization Acts, FY 2025 NIH research and BOLD appropriations, The Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act, and the new proposed AADAPT Act which would provide virtual Alzheimer's and dementia education more care providers, as well as provide grants to address training gaps faced by primary care providers. #ENDALZ #alzinvestmentact #NAPAAct #aimadvocacyforum #alzct

🌟 Join ABLE Channel in breaking barriers to kidney care worldwide! 🌍 March 14 is #WorldKidneyDay, a day dedicated to raising awareness about CKD risk factors, boosting health literacy, and supporting long-term treatment adherence. Empowering patients through advocacy and community engagement is essential for better health outcomes. Mark your calendars and let's make a difference together! For years, the focus has been on replacement therapies, but NOW there's a game-changing shift. Recent therapeutics breakthroughs open doors to prevent #CKD and its complications, prolonging the lives of people living with #CKD! #WorldKidneyDay Breaking down barriers to healthcare equality is crucial! New therapies hold the promise of improving lives worldwide. Yet, disparities persist due to lack of CKD awareness, limited knowledge, and high costs. Let's strive for universal access and equitable care for all! #WorldKidneyDay To address the shortage of primary care and kidney specialists, we need better training, retention strategies, and capacity building among healthcare professionals. Education is key, as is embracing innovation and effective communication. #WorldKidneyDay Learn more about kidney health and the #WorldKidneyDay campaign at www.worldkidneyday.org. Together, let's make a difference! 💙 #ABLEChannel #KidneyHealth #Wellness #HealthEquity #HealthLiteracy World Kidney Day

Today, we commemorate both #WorldSickleCellDay and #Juneteenth. On this day, as we celebrate the emancipation of Black individuals who were enslaved despite their legal freedom, we also raise awareness about sickle cell disease, which disproportionately affects the Black community. The voices of #SickleCell patients often go unheard, much like those of the #Juneteenth freed slaves. As someone living with hemoglobin C disease, a milder form of hemoglobinopathy, I stand in solidarity with those battling sickle cell anemia, a more severe form of anemia. Together, let's amplify their voices and strive for better care and understanding. 📢 Here's How You Can Help Raise Awareness About Sickle Cell Anemia! Did you know that #SickleCellAnemia disproportionately affects the Black community? It’s a severe genetic disorder that primarily impacts those of African descent, with statistics showing that 1 in 365 Black births are affected by this condition. What is Sickle Cell Anemia? Sickle Cell Anemia is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin. This leads to the formation of crescent-shaped red blood cells that can block blood flow and cause severe pain, organ damage, and other complications. Impact on the Black Community: Prevalence: Approximately 1 in 13 babies of African descent are born with the sickle cell trait. Health Disparities: Despite its prevalence, sickle cell patients often face significant challenges in receiving adequate medical care. Research indicates that pain in sickle cell patients is more likely to be underestimated and undertreated compared to other patient groups. Systemic Neglect: Black patients frequently report feeling dismissed or ignored by medical professionals, leading to delays in receiving timely and appropriate care. How Can Sickle Cell Allies Help? 🤝 Educate: Increase awareness about sickle cell anemia within your community. Share accurate information about the disease and its impact. Advocate: Support policies and initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access and quality for those with sickle cell anemia. Advocate for funding and research into better treatments and potential cures. Support: Offer emotional and practical support to individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease. Simple acts of kindness and understanding can make a significant difference. Donate: Consider donating blood, as sickle cell patients often require blood transfusions. Also, supporting organizations dedicated to sickle cell research and patient support can have a tremendous impact. Let’s work together to bring visibility to #SickleCellAnemia and other #hemoglobin diseases to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, receives the care and attention they deserve. 💪🏾❤️ #HealthcareEquality #SickleCellAwareness #SupportAndAdvocate #BlackHealthMatters #Juneteenth

We believe all birthing people deserve safety, dignity, and respect throughout the prenatal to postpartum journey. The Century Foundation (TCF) and Ancient Song are working to make community-based doula services more accessible by championing equitable health policies. The maternal mortality crisis in the U.S. demonstrates how critical it is to expand doula programs to increase quality care and improve childbirth outcomes for marginalized and underserved populations. These programs are based in the communities they serve and provide unique and culturally responsive patient services cultivated by deep connections and trust. They also help enhance the care individuals receive by providing referrals for those who need more comprehensive support. TCF is one of 11 Communities in Action for Health Equity grantees, driving solutions to advance health equity with support from Pfizer’s Multicultural Health Equity Collective and Institute of Translational Equitable Medicine. Learn more about the grantees and their work: https://bit.ly/4aSFEkc #HealthEquity #EquityInAction #WomensHealth #NWHW

World Alzheimer’s Day is observed every year on September 21st to raise awareness about the condition, among the general population. This year’s theme, “Never too early, never too late, emphasizes mitigating the risk factors involved and preventing the onset of dementia. With Octavus Consulting, let’s create an online movement to address the issues patients, their families, healthcare professionals, and advocacy groups face. Alzheimer's Disease International #worldalzheimersday #alzheimersawareness #octavusconsulting

#pause4amoment “The health care system, in both private and public settings, that is engaged with financing, managing, and providing palliative and hospice care must directly address the issue of racism, discrimination, and disparities, particularly among marginalized underserved non-Hispanic Blacks,” authors stated in the study. “Mistrust in health care providers more than ever remains one of the most frequently mentioned barriers, and is rooted in pervasive discrimination on the part of the health care system and providers against minority populations, particularly non-Hispanic Blacks. We need innovative, multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary, theory-based, culturally sensitive, community- and faith-based participatory interventions.” https://lnkd.in/eQbKMnM6

#pause4amoment “The health care system, in both private and public settings, that is engaged with financing, managing, and providing palliative and hospice care must directly address the issue of racism, discrimination, and disparities, particularly among marginalized underserved non-Hispanic Blacks,” authors stated in the study. “Mistrust in health care providers more than ever remains one of the most frequently mentioned barriers, and is rooted in pervasive discrimination on the part of the health care system and providers against minority populations, particularly non-Hispanic Blacks. We need innovative, multi-faceted, multi-disciplinary, theory-based, culturally sensitive, community- and faith-based participatory interventions.” https://lnkd.in/eQbKMnM6

As healthcare providers and as humans we all need to do better with providing informed decision making that encompasses continuous improvement in understanding the barriers to care and impact on indigenous women, babies and children in healthcare and society. The representation in healthcare for indigenous women and children needs major improvement in order to enhance survival and therapeutic outcomes. Reading this article is a great start. Remember to work on your own bias, your own judgements and stigma so that we can all help reduce barriers to care. Please call out any barriers in your environments that you see or know of. Where is your why, where is your how and where is your impact in changing these statistics. It starts with you and grows from there.