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In our recent collaboration with Boston Globe Media, we explore how genetic testing is helping improve early cancer detection and prevention. Thank you to Ashley Cavicchi Liffers for sharing her story. http://ms.spr.ly/6041WJ6kT #CancerPrevention #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth [ID: Young black woman wearing a tan sweater talks to her doctor in an office]

Point32Health colleagues and guests celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month earlier this week with a cultural social hour hosted by our DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) team and Colleague Resource Group Abilities+. The event featured guest speaker Becky Kekula, Disability Equality Index senior director of Disability:IN and a dance performance by Ellice Patterson, M.S., the founder/executive director of Abilities Dance, a Boston-based dance company for artists with and without disabilities. Executive champions of our Abilities+ CRG Hemant Hora MD, FACP and Sheila Fireman also presented.

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, prioritize preventive screenings and learn how your family health history can impact your cancer risk. Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/6040W1DeY #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

In collaboration with Boston Globe Media, Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health features empowering stories from those navigating their mental health and well-being. Read on to learn about the newest season of our podcast and find links to listen. http://ms.spr.ly/6046WEtMj

In our recent collaboration with the Boston Globe Media, we are exploring how virtual therapy and support groups are breaking barriers and providing support post-pandemic. http://ms.spr.ly/6040WDP0I

Colleagues enjoyed friendly competition this week while supporting the Alzheimer's Association® during Point32Health’s third annual mini-golf tournament. Every dollar raised was matched by the Point32Health Foundation, supporting important Alzheimer’s Association programs such as the 24/7 hotline, education, research and advocacy work. Colleagues are also participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at different locations across New England. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSvQyxDM

A new study led by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and author Izzuddin Aris shows access to healthy food during early life and pregnancy impacts health outcomes for children. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gz3WQvc6

We’re thrilled to have hosted our second Economic Inclusion Summit last week in partnership with Associated Industries of Massachusetts. Throughout the day we heard from distinguished panelists about empowering New England communities through supplier diversity and learned how we are working to increase the percentage of our spending with diverse suppliers by 50% by 2025. Thank you to all of our panelists and attendees for contributing to this important conversation: Phil Barr, Alyssa Benalfew-Ramos, MPH of Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc., Stephen Cassell, Katie Catlender, Sekou Dilday, CPM, MBA, Selma Ferhatbegovic-Fede, Amber Haskell of Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Tara Healey, Liveda Clements Johnson of Diversify, Gwendolyn McCoy, MBA of MS Creative Group/Make Scents Floral Design, Belisario Rosas of WEI (Worldcom Exchange, Inc.), Kate Skouteris, Karen Wallace and Susu Wong of Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 

This week on Turning Points, Navigating Mental Health podcast, host Frantzces L., together with David Duffin and Dawn Walsh, explore how end-of-life doulas provide comfort, guidance, and acceptance through the final stages of life.

From breakthroughs in genetic testing to new approaches in chronic illness management, innovations in health care are, in turn, reshaping lives and paving the way for a healthier future. In our collaboration with Boston Globe Media, we explore some of the leading trends that are driving the way we define – and redefine – the future of health and wellness. Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/6042m4exC