As much as the heart is connected to life, it is also connected to death in America. Cancer and heart disease are inextricably linked.
Vernell, who is African American, says he understands that many patients of color have medical mistrust. As a nurse, he says he always encourages family,…
“I can’t help but wonder how many of the intricacies of my health insurance are placing my health in jeopardy.” By Marya Shegog, PhD, MPH,…
The more we work together, the more we can ensure expanded resources are available and HOPE is something every cancer patient has access to.
By Stephanie Rivera, CEO of Lazarex Cancer Foundation I have cancer. I’ve heard far too many people share that sentence with me in my 30…
The root causes of health disparities must be examined by individuals, government organizations, and patient advocacy organizations to make real progress toward health equity.
A provocative conversation to spark positive change in cancer health disparities, patient access and cancer health outcomes. Join us Wednesday, June 15, 2-4pm PDT |…
You don’t need a lot of money to be a philanthropist. Philanthropy is really about giving in all forms. It’s about noticing a need and…
There is so much talk about “minorities” resistance or refusal to the COVID vaccination and, for that matter, clinical trials. Black folks do not need…
By Dana Dornsife, Lazarex Cancer Foundation Founder and CEO It has been an incredibly difficult year for so many people because of the pandemic and…
