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Effort seeks to enhance cancer screening for Hispanic/Latina women Effort seeks to enhance cancer screening for Hispanic/Latina women
Providing access to a culturally appropriate community health worker during breast cancer screenings may impact elements of patient care and satisfaction among Hispanic/Latina women.
Wednesday, September 25th, 2019
African American patient with doctor Health disparity for blacks exists within lung screening guidelines
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines that determine which smokers qualify for CT scans exclude significant numbers of African Americans who develop lung cancer, a health disparity that merits modifications to lung cancer screening criteria, according to a study from Vanderbilt researchers.
Saturday, June 29th, 2019
hpv graphic Symposium explores prevention of HPV-associated cancers
Physicians and researchers from across the country came to the Vanderbilt Symposium on HPV Infections and Associated Cancers on March 1 to discuss screening and prevention strategies for the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Friday, March 15th, 2019
Latino faith leaders gather to discuss health needs in their community Latino faith leaders gather to discuss health needs in their community
Nearly 50 faith leaders from at least 20 Latino churches gathered at the Coleman Park Community Center on July 14, 2018, for the Faith and Health Collaborative’s Breakfast with Pastors.
Friday, August 3rd, 2018