American Cancer Society

The ASPIRE Leadership Academy and Leadership Institute is a leadership program for ACS and ACS CAN employees to help grow our talent. Recently, team members from across ACS and ACS CAN joined together for an in-person workshop! Key highlights included a Leadership Panel featuring Alpa Patel, Katina Lett, Calandra Tipton, and Maria Olson, which dived into insights on leadership, strategic decision-making, and organizational dynamics. Interim CEO Dr. Wayne Frederick offered invaluable perspectives on leadership and communication in today’s rapidly changing world and his strategic vision for ACS to achieve impactful change. Are you interested in a career with meaningful impact? Start here: https://jobs.cancer.org

Did you know we have a 24/7/365 helpline? The compassionate specialists at our National Cancer Information Center (NCIC) support people with cancer, their loved ones, and their caregivers with information and resources. Learn more from Arif Kamal MD, MBA about the breadth of NCIC’s services and if you’re in need of a helping hand, call 1-800-277-2345.

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In a new series of Front Porch Conversations created with Pfizer, Patrick Dempsey speaks with people whose lives have been touched by cancer to discuss the challenges many rural Americans face when it comes to accessing cancer screening, care, and resources. These heartfelt discussions underscore the pressing need for ongoing education and advocacy in these underserved communities. Take action to #ChangeTheOdds against cancer by visiting https://bit.ly/3Uv8tNI to discover no- or low-cost screening options, information, and resources. This video is for U.S. residents only and is intended to be viewed as it was originally produced by Pfizer. The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. #PfizerSponsored

Today we announced $3.5M in financial contributions to support nonprofit programs across the US through our fourth annual Accelerate Change Together (ACT) on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge and National Strategic Collaborations. These investments fund 53 programs focused on healthcare access, social determinants like housing and nutrition, culturally competent chronic disease care, and expanding STEM education for historically excluded populations. Now in its fourth year, US ACT on Health Equity contributions have surpassed $15M, advancing AstraZeneca’s goal of sustainable change toward health equity. Learn more here: https://spr.ly/6049saZED #AccelerateChangeTogether #HealthEquity

Some advice for #EmergencyMedicine doctors from ACS funded lung cancer researcher and ER doctor, Dr. Pettit from Indiana University. Some info for healthcare professionals to share with patients: https://lnkd.in/gtQa8j3c

?? Honored to share my latest #podcast with Dr. William Dahut, the Chief Scientific Officer of the American Cancer Society. (Link in the comments, since LinkedIn likes it better that way.) In this interview, we cover a wide range of topics, including the groundbreaking research the American Cancer Society is supporting, the critical role of early cancer detection, and how lifestyle choices like diet, and exercise can significantly reduce cancer risk. Dr. Dahut is both inspiring and empowering, because he gives us an inside view for how we can all make an impact —not only by fundraising but also by living healthier lives to reduce our risk of getting cancer. After all, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Huge thanks to Dr. Dahut for his leadership and taking the time to share so much with us. Also a huge thanks to everyone at the American Cancer Society for leading the charge in the fight against cancer, and for giving us all the opportunity to be a part of it. #EveryMileMatters #EveryCancerEveryLife #GetScreened

We are thrilled to announce our impactful partnership with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society as a part of the National Football League (NFL)’s Crucial Catch initiative. Together, we are addressing critical cancer health disparities affecting Hispanic and Caribbean populations. This collaboration will support groundbreaking research and the establishment of a new Cancer Health Equity Research Center at Sylvester. By focusing on solutions for these disparities, we are advancing the fight for health equity and making a meaningful difference in our community. Thank you Jeri Ramos, Dr. Christina Annunzita, Joanne Elena and Dr. William Dahut for joining us at Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium this Sunday to celebrate the partnership! #ACSPoweredByPartnership #EveryCancerEveryLife #OneTeamOneFight

I am pleased to share some exciting news that underscores the American Cancer Society’s commitment to health equity and community impact. We have forged a significant national partnership with Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC), aiming to tackle the critical cancer health disparities faced by Hispanic and Caribbean populations. This is an area that we are thrilled to incorporate into our ACS research portfolio. Through this partnership, DCC will contribute $4 million to support groundbreaking research and the establishment of a new Cancer Health Equity Research Center (CHERC) at the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. This work will focus on developing solutions that address health disparities in the Latinx community, ultimately driving progress toward greater health equity. #ACSPoweredByPartnership #everycancereverylife

Where people are born, grow up, live, work, worship, and age, have a profound effect on their health status and their ability to access cancer care and to carry out care recommendations. Your donation helps fund our Cancer Health Equity Research Centers (CHERC) which help address the root causes of cancer health inequities in local communities. Meet Del from the Navajo Epidemiology Center, a CHERC recipient. Support or apply for an American Cancer Society grant: https://lnkd.in/gT6UFWz4