According to the American Cancer Society (2022), “At every age, Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than any other race or ethnic group.” In part, this […]
According to the American Cancer Society (2022), “At every age, Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than any other race or ethnic group.” In part, this […]
Confusion in the Doctor's Office: The Barriers of Education and Language You’re not alone. The AHIMA Foundation discovered that 76% of Americans and their caregivers leave doctors’ offices confused (Wider, […]
Here for the Girls would like to spotlight a new community partner, Sister’s Thrive. “Founded by lifelong Houston resident Felicia Pichon, Sisters Thrive is committed to educating Black women on the importance of […]
According to information obtained on January 2, 2022 on the American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) “breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for Native women” (American Indian Foundation, […]
In this month’s embrace vlog, we highlight news from three articles about breast cancer in Latina and Hispanic populations and the important role that community care plays in outcomes. References […]
Exploring why mortality rates are stagnant among Black women. Our support team discusses research studies that may indicate why. As research demonstrates, tremendous work needs to be done surrounding health […]
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For non-emergency support, consider these options: Contact your primary care provider for a referral to mental health services; Use SAMHSA's treatment locator at findtreatment.gov to find local providers; Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for treatment referrals