Celebrate International Women’s Day: Equity in Healthcare
- 08 Mar, 2024
- The Latino Cancer Institute
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Celebrating International Women’s Day and A Women’s Right to Survive and Thrive
As I head to SXSW 2024 in Austin, one of the biggest gatherings of innovators, thought leaders, and world-class artists, this Friday I want to celebrate International Women’s Day by spotlighting the strength and resilience of women everywhere.
I’ll be joining our host The City of Hope and Dr. Harlan Levine in conversation about Cancer Innovation and Those Who Are Left Behind. The Latino Cancer Institute is a woman-built, mostly women-driven national non-profit dedicated to diminishing Latino cancer risk wherever we have the opportunity to make a difference. Our work to equalize access to quality cancer care for vulnerable populations, especially women and Latinas, is critical to our mission.
Women are not only essential breadwinners and caregivers for their families, but they are also the critical backbone for the economic well-being of all countries. Yet, in many places, they continue to struggle for equal pay compared to their white male counterparts.
Health is wealth, and if women are not in an economic position to afford their own healthcare and essential regular cancer screenings that lead to early intervention and better survival outcomes, then their families will also suffer should a beloved mother, sister, auntie or grandmother lose her life.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer incidence and death among Latinas in the U.S. They deserve equal and affordable access to advanced diagnostics, such as genetic and genomic testing, as well as quality early intervention and treatment, which can save lives and reduce costs.
On this International Women’s Day, let’s not just celebrate women, but let’s also guarantee each and every one access to the tools and resources they need to survive, thrive, and make their mark wherever they live. #InspireInclusion
(https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Missions/20202/What-does-it-mean-to-truly-inspire-inclusion)
If you happen to be heading for SXSW, join us and we’ll keep the conversation going.
Cancer Innovation and Those Who are Left Behind, SXSW 2024
Mar 11, 2024, 4:00pm – 5:00pm CT
