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5 Specifications That The FDA’s Diversity Plan Needs To Include
It is an exciting place to be when we can objectively look at history in a way, we can action meaningful changes today and into the future. I was privileged to recently write an article for Clinical Leader Magazine. I invite you to read this article with an open mind and warm heart as I highlight five specifications in the FDA’s diversity plan that I feel require emphasis. I welcome your support as together WE ARE THE CHANGE.
TLF Angel Advocate IG Live Chat Summary: Finding Your Pretty After Breast Cancer
We are excited to share this much-needed conversation on Instagram about demystifying the breast cancer survivorship journey. One of the biggest myths about survivorship is that life can return to normal after cancer, and challenges can be quickly dealt with. Keisha and Maricia amplified this conversation on their social media connections with the Tigerlily Foundation to detail key issues experienced in survivorship that are rarely discussed.
HER2+ Empower Listening Summit pt. 2 Summary
The purpose of the HER+ Empower Listening Summit series is to shed light on this breast cancer sub-type. ANGELs Tameka Johnson, Amenda Lacy, and Maricia Cole attended this event along with Oncology Nurse Eric Cohen to share their expertise. If you or a loved one has experienced breast cancer treatment, follow these tips to help reduce side effects: stay hydrated, keep a strict sleep schedule, reduce your stress, keep up your physical activity, and sustain a nutritious diet.
SurvivingBreastCancer.org
Barriers
- Representation
Commitments
Surviving Breast Cancer pledges to help break down access and barriers in vulnerable populations so we can reach equitable care for all.
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Coming soon
~ Ariana Moussavizadeh,
Director of Partnerships & Programs
Locations
US
Bayer
Barriers
- Representation
Commitments
- Build trust by building relationships in diverse communities to ensure understanding and experience of underrepresented populations in their care journeys
- Engage with diverse patient advisors to identify barriers and develop actionable measures to support recruitment in representative patient populations in Bayer sponsored Oncology clinical trials.
- Develop patient friendly materials which are culturally sensitive and appropriate to support the patient journey in clinical trials.
- Assess site capacity to engage with diverse patient populations
- Contribute to building clinical trial capacity in rural/and underserved areas in the United States
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Coming soon
Locations
Leverkusen, Germany
PlatformQ Health
Barriers
- Representation
Commitments
- Maximize our reach to diverse, targeted audiences for PlatformQ Health programs through partnerships focused on health equity and BIPOC organizations.
- Increase the number of PlatformQ Health educational programs representing topics that impact BIPOC communities, including BIPOC presenters as program faculty, and other BIPOC voices in the community.
- Continue prioritizing opportunities to learn, share, discuss, and reflect on diversity, equity, and inclusion at PlatformQ Health.
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“PlatformQ Health is dedicated to improving health outcomes through trusted digital education. We are proud to sign Tigerlily’s #InclusionPledge to further our commitment to educating BIPOC communities and fostering an equitable healthcare system for all. Black women and other medically underserved individuals should be offered the same access to care as their white counterparts to achieve better health outcomes.“
Locations
Needham, MA, US
The Restore Issue | August 2022 Newsletter
As we make our way through the month of August, before the seasons change
once again, it is time to reflect and restore ourselves. We invite you to close your eyes, take three deep breaths and enjoy our month’s offerings.
Digital health: An opportunity to advance health equity
Equal access to affordable, high-quality healthcare has the potential to improve patient outcomes and make life better. It can be crucial at an early stage, taking care of simple problems before they become emergencies. It also reduces early deaths. Digital health has the power to play a huge role in bringing peace-of-mind to those who are struggling with their health. However, there are also some negative aspects of new technology. It may exacerbate exclusion, introduce unexpected biases, widen the digital divide and leave some populations behind.
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Tigerlily Foundation Newsletter
Tigerlily Foundation Newsletters is our way to share information, resources and upcoming events with you. We have opportunities for you to get involved, have impact in both your community and the breast cancer community, ways you can pay it forward to make a difference.
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