STEMM & Cancer Health Equity

??2024 was quite a year! SCHEQ has grown, reached new milestones, and expanded our impact in STEMM and health equity. From speaking engagements to partnerships and increased funding, we're making waves. ?? ?? Wins: ?? Trademarked SCHEQ wordmark ?? Expanded funders to 8 ?? Held our second annual Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit with 117 attendees, 52 institutions, and 7 funders ?? Created hands-on experiences for Public Health grad students ?? Spoke on podcasts, webinars & at major conferences ?? The momentum continues in 2025! Stay tuned. #HealthEquity #STEMM #SCHEQImpact

?? 3 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Lung Cancer Screening ?? Lung cancer is most treatable when caught early, but Black patients often face barriers to timely diagnosis and care. At SCHEQ, we’re committed to advancing equitable cancer care. Start the conversation with your doctor today by asking: 1?? Am I eligible for lung cancer screening? (Age, smoking history, and risk factors matter) 2?? What type of screening should I get? (Understanding low-dose CT scan can help you make an informed decision) 3?? How often should I get screened? (Regular screenings can save lives) Health equity starts with awareness and access. Visit our website for patient and provider resources. Let’s work together to close the gaps in cancer care ?? #SCHEQ #HealthEquity #LungCancerAwareness #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #ScreeningMatters

?? Did you know Black Americans are 15% less likely to receive an early-stage lung cancer diagnosis? ?? Early detection is key to survival, yet disparities in access to screenings and care continue to put Black patients at a higher risk. Addressing these inequities starts with awareness, advocacy, and ensuring everyone has access to life-saving screenings. ?? Learn more at SCHEQ.ORG #LungCancerAwareness #HealthEquity #BlackHealthMatters #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #SCHEQ

?? March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! ???? Did you know that colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., but it’s also one of the most preventable? Early detection through screenings can save lives. This month, we encourage everyone to talk to their healthcare providers about colorectal cancer screenings, especially for those at higher risk. Check out our website for additional resources and support. Awareness and early intervention can make all the difference! #ColorectalCancerAwareness #GetScreened #EarlyDetection #HealthEquity #SCHEQ #CancerPrevention #ColorectalCancer

?? Exciting News! SCHEQ was featured in NewYorkBIO’s Member Spotlight! We’re thrilled to be recognized for our work in STEMM workforce diversity and health equity for underserved communities. ? Key Highlights from Our Feature: ? Hosted our first Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit ?? ? Welcomed 117 attendees & secured 6 funders ?? ? Launching a working group & webinar series in Feb 2025 ?? We’re building momentum for real change, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Stay tuned as we gear up for our next summit in Fall 2025! ?? Check out the feature & join our mission! #HealthEquity #SCHEQ #NYBio #CancerCare

This #BlackHistoryMonth post is about #bacteria. Dr. Ruth Ella Moore was an African American #bacteriologist and the first African American woman to receive a PhD in the Natural Sciences. She obtained her BA, MS, and PhD in #Bacteriology from The Ohio State University. She held positions at Tennessee State University and spent most of her career at Howard University. She was the first woman to head any department at Howard when she was appointed Chair of Microbiology in 1952. She drove the push to change the department from Bacteriology to Microbiology, was the first Black member of the American Society for Microbiology, and was a champion of equal access to education. In her career she studied #tuberculosis, #microbiome, #immunology, and #dentalcaries. She also was a seamstress and some of her work is on display. We still have nine more posts to go, but our CEO is going to be out for surgery. So they will not get posted until later in March. https://lnkd.in/e2depukt

Thank you NewYorkBIO for featuring us in your Member Spotlight at the end of January. We are striving to ensure underserved populations can better understand and navigate #medical care and #cancer care. Our Lung Cancer #HealthEquity Summit brings together stakeholders across the care continuum that are bringing for solutions to reduce #disparities and build #community. Hounds Of Business Community Mike Ashabraner Orchid Healthcare Solutions CITIZENS FOR RADIOACTIVE RADON REDUCTION INC Strategic Informatics Solutions Christopher Kiesel Eugene Manley, Jr., PhD

This #BlackHistoryMonth post is about #math. Dr. Elbert Cox was a #pioneering African American #mathematician, specializing in Euclidean mathematics, and #physicist, and believed to the be the first Black individual in the US and worldwide with a PhD in mathematics. He obtained his BA (1917) in Mathematics and Physics from Indiana University Bloomington (IU) and his PhD (1925) in Mathematics from Cornell University. He was the first Black student admitted to the Euclidean Circle at IU, 2nd Black male to obtain a PhD from Cornell, and 1st Black person admitted into the American Mathematical Society. He held positions at Shaw University, West Virginia State University (WV State College at the time), and Howard University. He inspired many African American students to study mathematics and he mentored 30 Master's students during his tenure at Howard. Due to his impact on growing the program, a PhD program was added 10 years after his retirement. #mentorship #segregation #firsts #trailblazer https://lnkd.in/gH-3ZMBD

This #BlackHistoryMonth post is about #birds. Moses Williams, born into slavery, was an African-American Artist and the first known Black #ornithologist. Enslaved to Charles Willson Peale, a well known #painter, #naturalist, and #museum creator, he spent a lot of time learning techniques in sample and bird preservation. He also became extremely skilled with using a silhouette making machine to create #silhouettes. https://lnkd.in/eRkmaH8W

This #BlackHistoryMonth post is about #tropicaldiseases. Dr. Hildrus Augustus Poindexter overcame very poor and humble beginnings to be a #bacteriologist, #epidemiologist, and expert on tropical diseases. He obtained his BA from Lincoln University and was the first African American to received both an MD and PhD. His MD (1929) was from Harvard Medical School and his PhD (1932) was in #Microbiology and #Immunology from Columbia University. He also obtained a MA and MSPH from Columbia. He taught at Howard University from 1931-1943, becoming Professor and Chair of Bacteriology in 1936. He enlisted in the US Army Medical Corps during WWII where he served in several countries and was awareded a Bronze Star for reducing #malaria. He also conducted surveys on #syphilis and #malnutrition in African Americans in the rural South. He became a commissioned officer of the US Public Health Service and continued his service in treating tropical diseases globally. He ended up recieving 4 honorary Doctor of Science Degrees. After leaving USPHS he retired and continued #mentoring and #teaching at Howard. He was deeply motivated to helping populations that needed help the most. https://lnkd.in/eGXakUQe