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Louisiana Launches a Plan to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
The Bayou Blueprint is a roadmap to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem in Louisiana. Grounded in local data and proven strategies, and developed in collaboration with other organizations, the plan outlines how organizations and individuals can work together to reduce cervical cancer through vaccination, screening, and timely follow-up care across the state. Read more to explore how […]
Continue ReadingPromises of mRNA in Cancer, COVID, and Beyond
In 2017, a small group of people with advanced malignant melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, signed on to a very early stage clinical trial to test a promising new therapy. All of these people had end-stage disease and were out of options. The trial used mRNA (messenger RNA) technology tailored to each individual’s disease to attack tumors and […]
Continue ReadingLet’s Talk About The Health Equity “Elephant” in the Room.
My skin color affects everything about my livelihood, even my quality of life and health status, just as it does for people who look like me. See what I mean here. Yeah, that “elephant.” People experience different outcomes because of their skin color. Do you see how best friends Jennie and Mary Anne were both diagnosed with breast cancer but […]
Continue ReadingColon Cancer Screening With A Special Shout-Out To Black Americans
This year, the deaths of actors Chadwick Boseman and Natalie Desselle Reid from colorectal cancer hit the country. These beloved actors died at 42 and 53, respectively, and are a loss to so, so many: family, friends and fans. While we don’t know the details about when they were diagnosed, we do know that Americans, especially Black Americans, are getting colorectal […]
Continue ReadingLet’s Work to Prevent Cervical Cancer Together!
During the month of January, we increase awareness about cervical cancer and wear teal to demonstrate our support. Educate yourself and act: Vaccinate – Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by persistent infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). And, 15 years ago, a vaccine, Gardasil, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Access this CDC webpage for accurate information about […]
Continue ReadingGoodbye 2020, Hello 2021!
Congratulations, you made it through 2020! Surviving a pandemic has been no easy feat, so take a moment to celebrate your journey. The year has been filled with a few ups and downs, so we figured the perfect way to end a crazy year is with just a little stability. Making small changes can improve your health and reduce your […]
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