In the U.S., Black women with breast cancer are approximately 40% more likely to die compared to white women with breast cancer, are more likely to diagnosed at a later stage with more aggressive disease and have higher recurrence rates. Implicit biases and underrepresentation of Black providers, who comprise only ~2% of practicing oncologists, contribute to communication barriers and access to quality, consistent, culturally competent care.
Client sought to promote health equity in breast cancer care, particularly among women of color.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wanted to identify behaviors and community exposure associated with increased risk COVID-19 by comparing local cases (from at least seven sites) to national controls using a comparison group of national survey respondents.
Client sought collaborate with researchers and communications consultants to develop the research methodology, conduct local and national research, and communicate the finding to the CDC and local health departments to inform existing and future public health emergency response.
Black adults face disparities in mental health care, often due to racial bias among providers and lack of culturally competent care that takes into consideration the role of cultural beliefs, values, practices and attitudes.
Client sought to improve the trusted delivery and pursuit of equitable SMI care at the local level by partnering with mental health advocacy, faith-based, and healthcare professional organizations in North Caroline, Texas, Georgia, and California to provide tailored, local educational and awareness-building programs and care navigation resources.
