Thank you to all who joined us at the Health Equity in Action Symposium. Together, we engaged in truly inspiring conversations about the challenges and opportunities in advancing health equity. As we continue to absorb and reflect on yesterday's events, a quote sticks with us from Dr. Anh Thang Dao-Shah during the How Systems Can Champion Change Panel: "Quality healthcare without equity, isn't quality at all." Yesterday, we were reminded that when we uplift and stand with one another, our collective impact grows. Each of us plays a role in building a healthcare system that truly serves everyone. If we work together, we can break down barriers, amplify voices, and push for lasting change. Thank you so much to our Speakers and Panelists who generously gave their time and expertise: Kathleen Antonia T., Amy Alanes-Bryant, Karimah Omer, MBA, Grace Deyanna, Skye Ward, M Anne Mitchell, Dana Dornsife, Darcie Green, Dr. Kim Felder Rhoads, MD, MS, MPH, FACS, Rhonda M. Smith, Dolores Moorehead, MS, APCC, Maria de los Angeles Marín, Melissa Mazor, Karen Revelli, John Gouws, Anh Thang D., Jane Stafford, Mini Swift, Angi Fisher, Tina Werblin And to our Sponsors, whose support made our event possible: Exelixis, John Muir Health, Alameda Health System, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Epic Care - Partners in Comprehensive Care, and our generous host sponsor Northeastern University - Oakland
Women's Cancer Resource Center
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WCRC improves equitable access to cancer information, support and care.
About us
The Women’s Cancer Resource Center (WCRC) improves equitable access to cancer information, support and care. WCRC offers services to any person with any type of cancer, with a focus on those who are low-income, people of color, and members of the queer/trans community. WCRC staff have long observed that cancer often is not the greatest concern for the low-income and marginalized individuals in our client population. Limited access to primary health care, inadequate health services and financial resources, language and cultural barriers, racism, low literacy, fear, and mistrust of medical systems contribute to late diagnosis and earlier death, especially for African American, Latinx, and all other groups of low-income women diagnosed with cancer. WCRC provides a set of comprehensive, coordinated services that include cancer navigation, peer support, information and referral, and wellness programs to mitigate these problems for people with limited access to essential, life-giving care. WCRC is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. All of our services are FREE and we are funded 100% by charitable giving. Our federal tax ID is 94-3131204.
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- Berkeley, California
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- 1986
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2908 Ellsworth St
Berkeley, California 94705, US
Employees at Women's Cancer Resource Center
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Peggy McGuire
Director, Human Resources at Berkeley Patients Group
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Sarah Kurhajetz
Manager, Planning and Development at Women's Cancer Resource Center
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Dolores Moorehead, MS, APCC
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
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Cheryl Espinosa-Jones
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Radio Host on VoiceAmerica Radio
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We’re excited to introduce the speakers for our panel discussion, “How Systems Can Champion Change,” at the Health Equity in Action symposium on October 2, 2024. This critical conversation will focus on how healthcare systems can play an active role in advancing equitable care for all. Featuring an exceptional lineup of speakers: 🔹 Dr. Anh Thang D. – John Muir Health 🔹 Dr. Mini Swift – Alameda Health System 🔹 Jane Stafford – Gilead Sciences 🎤 Moderated by: John Gouws, Silver Goose Insights 📍 Location: Lisser Hall, Northeastern University - Oakland 🕒 Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Join us as these experts explore how medical systems can engage with marginalized communities, respond to inequities, and promote lasting change. Be part of this vital discussion on the future of healthcare! Admission is FREE! Secure your spot today at https://lnkd.in/gf_qNnyy
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The Women's Cancer Resource Center is thrilled to be one of over 75 organizations taking collective action to improve the quality of life for seniors throughout Alameda County. The Healthy Living Festival is a free event for older adults, 55 and above, living in Alameda County. This annual event, promotes health and wellness for aging adults, and includes free food, music, fun and more. Thank you United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County and Supervisor Nathan Miley for putting together this fun and important event! Can't wait to see everyone at the Oakland Zoo this Thursday 9/26!
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Women's Cancer Resource Center is thrilled to be the in-person site host of the next “Building a Network of Navigators” Meeting on 10/9/24 from 11:00am-1:00pm! This meeting will focus on financial resources that are available to support navigators/community health workers & navigation services, and will of course include lots of new networking opportunities! Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. We hope to see you there either in person or on Zoom! Please invite your network! TO REGISTER Click here: https://ow.ly/AXOp50TtSpb UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center #OfficeofCommunityEngagement #PatientNavigators #Networking #Support
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We’re excited to announce the speakers for our upcoming panel, “The Role of Patient Navigation in Achieving Health Equity,” at the Health Equity in Action symposium, happening on October 2, 2024! This crucial panel will explore how patient navigation services can break down barriers and promote equity in cancer care, featuring insights from professionals and lived experience experts: 🔹 Angeles Marin – Lived Experience Expert 🔹 Melissa Mazor – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, The Tisch Cancer Institute 🔹 Karen Revelli – Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center 🎤 Moderated by: Dolores Moorehead, MS, APCC, Women's Cancer Resource Center 📍 Location: Lisser Hall, Northeastern University Oakland 🕒 Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Join us for this in-depth discussion on the transformative impact of patient navigation and how it can bridge gaps in care for marginalized communities. ✨ Admission is FREE! RSVP now to secure your spot at https://lnkd.in/dHex477s #HealthEquity #PatientNavigation #WCRC #CancerCare #CommunityHealth #HealthcareJustice #PanelDiscussion
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Thank you, AbbVie, for inviting the Women's Cancer Resource Center to table at the Bay Area Nonprofit Fair at their South San Francisco offices! Our Development Manager, Kate Eaneman, enjoyed engaging with AbbVie employees and sharing ways to get involved in advancing equitable access to information, support, and care for local cancer patients and survivors. #community #compassion #change #cancer #AbbVieLife #corporatepartnership #employeevolunteering
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🌟 Meet a Few of Our Esteemed Panelists for Health Equity in Action! 🌟 Join us on October 2nd for one of three dynamic panel discussions "Exploring Community-Centered Models of Care" at our Health Equity in Action symposium. We are thrilled to introduce our distinguished speakers who will lead this insightful conversation: 🔹 Dana Dornsife - Founder, Lazarex Cancer Foundation 🔹 Darcie Green - Executive Director, Latinas Contra Cancer 🔹 Dr. Kim Felder Rhoads, MD, MS, MPH, FACS - Founder, Umoja Health & Associate Director of Community Engagement at UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center 🔹 Rhonda M. Smith - Executive Director, California Black Health Network 🎤 Moderated by: M Anne Mitchell, Pacific Center for Human Growth 📍 Location: Lisser Hall, Northeastern University - Oakland 🕒 Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM This panel will delve into innovative community-driven healthcare models, emphasizing solutions for overcoming disparities and roadblocks in healthcare. Be part of the movement towards a more equitable healthcare system. Discover how these leaders are not just discussing change – they're making it happen. Admission is FREE! Secure your spot today at wcrc.org!
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The Women's Cancer Resource Center joins the chorus of voices celebrating the new FDA guideline going into effect today requiring healthcare providers to inform patients about their breast density when sharing mammogram results. This is a momentous step in patient self-advocacy, as higher breast density not only makes cancer harder to detect but is also a known risk-factor for developing cancer. With this new information, women can be better informed about their individual risk and have better discussions with their healthcare providers about screenings that are right for them! 🎗️ Read more at https://lnkd.in/gEkBSF-v
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We're thrilled to officially announce our venue and hosting sponsor for Health Equity in Action: Northeastern University's Lisser Hall! Join us on October 2nd for a gathering of community members, healthcare professionals, health advocates to discuss creating more just and equitable medical systems! Be a part of this important conversation and register at eventbrite today! (Link in comments)
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