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Cancer affects everyone, so inclusion is key. Together with Kom Op Tegen Kanker, we're crafting a five-year plan for an inclusive operation, covering HR, culture, and learning. Our solutions include research, audits, and personalized training. Results? A clear vision, inclusive processes, and initiatives reaching diverse groups. Let's make a difference together! Want to learn more? Read all about is in our blog👇

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Black Women Representation in Research and Studies- Go To: www.voices.cancer.org As many know here, we lost our Mom to cancer in 2022. There is so much we need to know and participate to help with research for the black community. I have connections, family and friends across the country, so please consider. The American Cancer Society (ACS) is embarking on a very important research project called VOICES of Black Women . The Goal is to recruit Black woman between the ages of 25 and 55 with no history of cancer (except basal or squamous skin cancer) and also live in one of our study enrollment states (Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.). Historically, Black women have been excluded and overlooked in critical health conversations and medical advancements, leading to a high rate of aggressive cancer diagnoses and deaths. VOICES of Black Women is a groundbreaking long-term study, led by the American Cancer Society and powered by the voices of Black women across the US. The goal is life-changing: to better understand health conditions like cancer and improve overall health among Black women. #blackwomenshealth #cancerresearch

The statistics are undeniable: Black women face a higher likelihood of advanced cancer diagnoses and are at increased risk of mortality due to cancer, cardiovascular disease, or childbirth. But this doesn't have to be the future. Your voice can be the powerful driving force behind a transformative, more equitable health reality through VOICES of Black Women. VOICES of Black Women, led by the American Cancer Society, is intentionally created with Black women at its center. The American Cancer Society has long been committed to exploring the health challenges of communities across the country. Now, we are enlisting the powerful voices of Black women across the US to fuel this study, and your participation is crucial. Your collaboration with researchers will involve sharing your lived experiences, dedicating just one hour a year to deepen our understanding of the factors affecting Black women's health. Together, we aim to uncover the root causes of health conditions like cancer and learn how to pave the way for improved overall health for Black women. Join Us at voices.cancer.org as we make a collective impact and shape a healthier future for Black women.

At ACS, we’re excited to launch a new groundbreaking population cohort study – VOICES of Black Women – underscoring our commitment to better understand how this demographic is impacted by cancer disparities. This new study is designed to help better understand the multi-level drivers of incidence, mortality, and resilience of cancer and other health conditions among Black women in the United States, so we can better understand how to collectively address them. It will be the largest cohort study of cancer risk and outcomes among Black women in the United States. Enrollment is now open! https://voices.cancer.org

This is for women in tech. For the start-ups. For the how-much-longer-can-I-hold-ons. For the entrepreneurs who won’t give up when everyone is saying… Are you really sure about this? Looking forward to this conversation with Tracy Persson. Join us for a chat and let’s have a discussion about why entrepreneurs do what do and are who they are and how to not quit.

There is much to change in women’s health – today should be a day to power our anger and action. But it should also be a day to celebrate and honour those who have fought for change. We want to celebrate and learn from a wonderful woman who did so much for Inspiring Inclusion in the cancer world- Della Ogunleye. Della died in 2023 of ovarian cancer, and was recently honoured in the Cura-H awards after a joint nomination from ourselves and Black Women Rising for increasing representation in cancer services and information and championing diversity in research. Della was a fierce advocate for ovarian cancer and the best of champions for smashing the stigma of talking about cancer within the Black community. Della was part of the front line for the right to fair representation, inclusion, and treatment for all Black women. Della was a bright light and beautiful soul. A very rare kind of human being – positive, frustrated and hungry for change. Behind that infectious smile was a determination to ensure more representation in medical research. Della shared our view that the diverse population of the UK calls for more appropriate and inclusive research and active engagement of all communities. Even though we all know the statistics on poorer health outcomes, and health inequalities in general, Black communities are much less likely to be represented in health studies. The reasons for this are complex: language, cultural values and beliefs about those who conduct research and the reasons behind it, poor engagement and recruitment methodologies of researchers. Della worked hard, tirelessly and effectively to change this for future generations. What a woman, what a legacy, we can all learn from Della, and we must not stop the work she started. To start seeing equitable cancer care, we must have inclusive medical research. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #IWD2024 #CuraHAwards #inspireinclusion

This IWD lets focus on changing the gender gap within healthcare

Good Morning, LinkedIn Community! Today marks the day we celebrate a monumental figure in medical history - Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to earn a medical degree in the #UnitedStates on this day in 1849. Not only that, she is the first woman on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council for the #UnitedKingdom. A #pioneer who not only broke through #gender barriers but also laid the groundwork for a more #inclusive healthcare system. Elizabeth Blackwell's story is one of unwavering #determination. Facing societal norms that often deemed medical education an exclusive domain for men, she persevered. Her journey wasn't just about #personalsuccess; it was a bold statement that gender should never be a barrier to achieving one's dreams. Her legacy lives on, inspiring countless women in the field. Each year, the Elizabeth Blackwell Medal honors a woman who has significantly contributed to the promotion of women in medicine, a testament to her enduring impact. Reflecting on Elizabeth's influence, recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show a promising shift - about 8 in 10 workers in all healthcare occupations are now women. This is a significant rise from overall employment statistics, where women make up nearly half of all employed workers. Specifically, in 2021, 16.4 million women were employed in the healthcare and social assistance industry, accounting for 77.6 percent of the total 21.2 million workers in this sector in the USA alone. As a father to a young girl, Elizabeth Blackwell's story resonates deeply with me. It's a powerful reminder of how one person's determination can shape the future for centuries. Let's keep her memory alive and continue to inspire and empower the next generation of #trailblazers, not only in medicine, but in all professions. For a deep dive: https://lnkd.in/e59Uf3Jd Thanks ElizabethBlackwell, a true #Pioneer, #Trailblazer, and symbol of #Resilience and #Inspiration in the medical community and beyond. American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)

American Cancer Society is doing important research to close the gap between the health outcomes of Black woman and men/White women. From Voices.Cancer.org "For generations, Black women have not been equally included in important health research resulting in a lack of information specific to Black women’s health. Including Black women in research is a crucial step toward improving cancer outcomes and eliminating disparities. By joining together, we can gain valuable insights into the diverse experiences and health challenges faced by Black women and learn how to deliver culturally competent and effective interventions, treatments, and preventive measures. Black women have made significant advancements in the areas of education, economics, business, and politics. NOW is the time to see similar advancements in health. By engaging in the VOICES of Black Women, we can help transform the health of Black women."