Breast Cancer Awareness

The Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Power of Pink: Understanding the Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is more than just a month of falling leaves and pumpkin spice lattes; it’s also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this time, we see a sea of pink ribbons, events, and campaigns dedicated to raising awareness about the disease. But why is this awareness so crucial? Let’s explore the significance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and how it plays a pivotal role in the fight against breast cancer.

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Health Equity

What is Health Equity?

Health Equity: Achieving a Fair and Just Health System

Health equity is the state in which everyone has the opportunity to attain their full health potential, regardless of their social circumstances. It means that everyone has the same chance to be healthy, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other factors.

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COVID-19 Black Community

COVID-19, People of Color, and Vaccine Hesitancy

Health equity and people of color, especially the black community, have been placed in the spotlight for many reasons recently, but even more now in regards to the COVID-19 vaccines that are being offered to us here in the United States. The U.S. health care system has historically failed the black community and communities of color. This is a major source of medical mistrust, which can be attributed by many to the Tuskegee syphilis study.

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