Did you know colorectal cancer is highly preventable? Early screening is key. With 154,270 new cases projected for 2025, now's the time to act. If you're 45+, schedule your screening today. Let's beat this together. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth #GetScreened
Center for Advancing Health Equity
Public Health
Chicago, Illinois 291 followers
Improving health outcomes and the wellbeing of rural and underserved communities
About us
The Center for Advancing Health Equity in Rural and Underserved Communities (CAHE-RUC) provides a central location for the comprehensive evaluation of the health issues and diverse healthcare needs of rural and underserved communities. CAHE-RUC is a partnership between the Asian Health Coalition and the Penn State College of Medicine that brings together the assets of a world class research institution and a respected non-profit organization to investigate health disparities that disproportionately affect rural and minority communities throughout the country. The Center takes a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to addressing gaps in clinical medicine and public health through a comprehensive program for research, health education, training, community engagement, policy, and information dissemination. CAHE-RUC provides an innovative model of partnership that demonstrates how community-level coalitions bring value, community access, and deeper translational impact to academic institutions.
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https://asianhealth.uchicago.edu/
External link for Center for Advancing Health Equity
- Industry
- Public Health
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
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1006 S Michigan Ave
710
Chicago, Illinois 60605, US
Employees at Center for Advancing Health Equity
Updates
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Did you know that colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers? Early detection through a colonoscopy can save lives! Join us on 3/11/25 at 12 PM CT for our upcoming webinar, "THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPLETING A COLONOSCOPY," where our expert, Dr. Ruffin, will guide you through the importance of screening. Plus, attend the webinar for a chance to win a $20 gift card! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and win! Link- https://uqr.to/1ytk7
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🌟 ¡Acompáñanos en un webinar GRATUITO sobre la concientización del cáncer de próstata! 🌟https://uqr.to/1yuid Aprende sobre la importancia del screening de cáncer de próstata, factores de riesgo y opciones de tratamiento con nuestro experto ponente. ¡Esta sesión será en español! 🗓️ 25 de febrero | 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM 🎤 Ponente experto 📍 ¡Regístrate hoy y resuelve todas tus dudas en vivo! ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de informarte y empoderarte sobre tu salud! #ConcientizaciónCáncerDePróstata #SaludDeLosHombres #PrevenciónDelCáncer #CribadoDePróstata #SaludYBienestar #SaludMasculina #EducaciónEnSalud #WebinarGratuito #CáncerDePróstata
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🌟 Join us for a FREE webinar on prostate cancer awareness! 🌟https://lnkd.in/gpC5Bd6P Learn about the importance of prostate cancer screening, risk factors, and treatment options with our expert speaker. This session will be held in English! 🗓️ February 24th | 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM 🎤 Expert Speaker 📍 Register today and get all your questions answered live! Don't miss this opportunity to be informed and empowered about your health! #ProstateCancerAwareness #HealthMatters #CancerPrevention #ProstateScreening #MenHealth #GetScreened #ProstateHealth #HealthEducation #FreeWebinar #ProstateCancer
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Did you know that colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers? Early detection through a colonoscopy can save lives! Join us on 3/11/25 at 12 PM CT for our upcoming webinar, "THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPLETING A COLONOSCOPY," where our expert, Dr. Ruffin, will guide you through the importance of screening. Plus, attend the webinar for a chance to win a $20 gift card! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and win! Link - https://uqr.to/1ytk7
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Giving Tuesday: Powering Health Equity 💪❤️ Join us in supporting the Asian Health Coalition. Your donation will directly impact the lives of AANHPI communities. Donate Now: https://lnkd.in/gXQdTUvd #GivingTuesday #HealthEquity #AHC #AANHPI
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🌟 Tune In: Addressing Health Disparities in Rural Communities 🌟 🎙️ Dr. Fornessa T. Randal joined "The Commonwealth Beat with Laura LeBeau" to discuss vital and innovative work at the new Center for Advancing Health Equity in Rural and Underserved Communities (CAHE-RUC). Listen in and learn about the center HERE! 📻https://lnkd.in/gH9az-Tg #RuralHealthcare #HealthEquity #PodcastRecommendations #CommunityImpact
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🌏 APHA 2024! 🌏 Our team, including Shannon K., Lola Knox, Passang Gonrong, and Nishita Conjeevaram, is thrilled to represent the Asian Health Coalition and the Center for Advancing Health Equity in Rural and Underserved Communities at the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA) in Minneapolis, Minnesota! 🌟 Join our mission to implement innovative solutions and advocate for better health outcomes for immigrant and underserved communities. 🤝 #APHA2024 #HealthEquity #AsianHealth #CommunityHealth #PublicHealthLeadership #AHC #InnovationInHealth #healthadvocacy
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🎗️ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗️, and we're committed to raising awareness and supporting those affected by this disease. Asian Health Coalition is proud to partner with local community-based organizations to provide education and linkage to breast cancer screenings, specifically targeting Asian American communities in Chicagoland. Early detection is key to fighting breast cancer, and our program provides accessible and affordable screenings. #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #CancerFreeFuture #AsianAmericanHealth
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