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HealthBegins @healthbegins.bsky.social · Aug 21

NEW #Webinar! We're seeing attacks on institutions that underpin democracy, civil society, and health. Join us & hear from experts from @coveredca.bsky.social & @rwjf.org who will equip you with resources to defend institutional integrity and #healthequity.

Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · Aug 21

Grateful to KEXP for hosting and @fredhutch.bsky.social for sponsoring a day dedicated to the power of music to lift our spirits and heal our souls in the face of cancer. You can stream live online at KEXP.org or through the KEXP app www.kexp.org/musicheals/ #YouAreNotAlone #BeyondCancer

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · Aug 20

The @rwjf.org Rapid Response Research funding is available to applicants who have received federal funding for their health equity research, but have had it partially or fully rescinded due to federal administrative actions. Deadline is 10/1/25. Details in the link:
www.rwjf.org/en/grants/ac...

Rapid Response: Reinvesting in Racial and Indigenous Health Equity Research

The purpose of this call for proposals is to meet the current moment by supporting timely, actionable health equity research that has been interrupted by shifts in federal funding.

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · Aug 8

You may have heard about the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program that is supposed to help states offset Medicaid cuts in the big bill that signed on 7/4. WA State is planning to submit an application and input is needed! Learn more: www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/pr...

Rural Health Transformation Program | Washington State Health Care Authority

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law. Part of this legislation included a federal $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to improve rural health ...

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · Jul 25

From Medicaid to SNAP to immigration, significant policy shifts are coming. What do they mean for your work? On 8/27, join @rwjf.bsky.social experts to explore policies that could reshape healthcare and safety net systems, and get ideas to use now. ucdenver.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Equity in Action: Navigating New Landscapes in Health Equity Research. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join investigators from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's "For Action" research programs as they break down hot topics, from healthcare and immigration to Medicaid and SNAP. This webinar will explo...

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · Jun 18

We're excited to share our 2025 Community Health Assessment! The report identifies inequities in cancer outcomes across Washington and suggests strategies for achieving more equitable health access. We hope it's helpful in your work and welcome your questions and insights! #CHA #cancerdata

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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · Jun 18

Congratulations to the eight recipients of the 2025 Dr. Eddie Méndez Scholar Award! This award recognizes outstanding early-career scientists from underrepresented backgrounds who are studying cancer, infectious diseases and basic sciences. Learn more: bit.ly/4jWvT8O

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · Jun 9

Early Career Investigators mentorship program opportunity from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Apps due by 6/30/25 - academic.oup.com/jnci/pages/e... #ESI #mentoring

ECI Editorial Mentorship Program

Program Description The JNCI Early Career Investigator Editorial Mentorship Program is a pilot program to allow postdocs, oncology residents and fello

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · May 30

Check out our latest podcast episode! Snowy Johnson and Annavey Skenandore talk with Dr. Lonnie Nelson about Indigenous representation in research. cancerhealthequitynow.libsyn.com/s5-ep-3-indi...

Cancer Health Equity NOW: S5 Ep. 3 "Indigenous Representation in Research Pt. 2"

In this episode of Cancer Health Equity Now, Snowy Johnson and Annavey Skenandore share exciting updates from the and CANOE Partnership: Cancer Awareness, Navigation, Outreach, and Equitable Indigeno...

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · May 30

We admire our colleagues @sciedhutch.bsky.social for their longstanding commitment to training the next generation of scientists. Learn more about their impressive portfolio in their 2024 annual report! #SciEd #Training

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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · May 22

Last week, Fred Hutch and @enddisparities.bsky.social welcomed guests to the annual Pathways to Health Symposium.

Pathways Symposium explores lack of access to cancer screening and care

“The goal of a cancer center is to improve health and outcomes from cancer and if we don’t improve the health and outcome of everybody with cancer, we miss the opportunity to truly fulfill our mission...

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · May 29

Check out this month's newsletter for takeaways from the Pathways to Health Symposium, upcoming events, and more! mailchi.mp/fredhutch/ma...

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · May 21

We hosted our annual Pathways Symposium last week @fredhutch.bsky.social. It was a great day of sharing space with community partners, cancer survivors and researchers to talk about tackling disparities in WA. @doublewhammied.bsky.social thanks for the coverage! www.fredhutch.org/en/news/cent...

Pathways Symposium explores lack of access to cancer screening and care

“The goal of a cancer center is to improve health and outcomes from cancer and if we don’t improve the health and outcome of everybody with cancer, we miss the opportunity to truly fulfill our mission...

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · May 20

Has your organization implemented successful strategies to reduce #menthol #cigarettesmoking in your community? Enter NIH Office of Disease Prevention’s #QuitThriveChallenge for a chance to win $100,000.

Submissions are due September 2! Details at: prevention.nih.gov/QuitThriveChallenge

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Dr. Tom Frieden @drtomfrieden.bsky.social · May 20

Striking.

SEN. DURBIN: Do you know the #1 cause of preventable death in America today?

SEC. KENNEDY: Number one cause…not sure what you're talking about

SEN. DURBIN: I'm talking about tobacco. You fired the head of CDC’s Office on Smoking & Health and eliminated their efforts from your budget

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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · May 16

Join us for the 19th annual Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness event! This in-person event is designed to provide education on a variety of side effects, including late and long-term, faced by cancer survivors to promote wellness and empowerment. Register: bit.ly/4cCfVOV

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Washington State Department of Health @doh.wa.gov · May 14

Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious health complications, especially for babies and young children. Make sure vaccinations for you and your family are up to date.

publichealthinsider.com/2025/05/13/p...

Measles case in visitor to King County: Multiple locations of possible exposure – PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

Public Health – Seattle & King County is informing the community of a confirmed measles case in a visitor to Washington state who may have exposed others to the measles virus at multiple locations thr...

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · May 16

#FundingOpp from @rwjf.bsky.social RFP for Exploring Equitable Futures looks to support projects that seed new and unconventional ideas to radically advance health equity for generations to come. 10/15 Deadline. Details at www.rwjf.org/en/grants/ac...

Exploring Equitable Futures

The purpose of this call for proposals is to support projects that seed new and unconventional ideas that could radically advance health equity for generations to come.

www.rwjf.org

Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · May 8

Press release from @acscan.bsky.social: The administration’s FY26 budget proposal would eliminate funding for critical cancer prevention & control programs, including the National Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, and significantly cut life-saving research at HHS.😔

President’s Proposed 26.2% Cut to Department of Health and Human Services Budget Devastating to Fight Against Cancer

Today, the president released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 which contains a 26.2% cut to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This includes a 37% cut to the National Institut...

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · May 6

Webinar on 6/4 from @preventcancer.org: Diversifying #ClinicalTrial Participation: Pathways from screenings to trials. Details and registration at: pcf.elevate.gocadmium.com/products/div...

Prevent Cancer Foundation: Diversifying Clinical Trial Participation: Pathways from screenings to trials

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · May 5

Check out this position paper from ACORI: Bringing Cancer Research to the Community: Strategic Approaches to Representative Oncology Clinical Trial Design. Includes practical approaches and actionable strategies. Access this & other resources at www.accc-cancer.org/home/learn/c.... #ClinicalTrials

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · May 2

Thanks to #science and clinical trials, we can prevent many cancers with one #HPV shot! #StandUpForScience
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U.S. government researchers present 'phenomenal' new data on HPV vaccines

A new study seems to confirm that a single dose of the vaccine used to prevent HPV infection is just as effective as two — and, therefore, also helps to prevent cancer.

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · Apr 30

#Fundingopp from @theaacr.bsky.social - AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grants for Mid-Career Investigators. LOI due 6/10/25 www.aacr.org/grants/aacr-...

AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grants for Mid-Career Investigators

$1,000,000 over three years for tenured associate professors worldwide who are conducting paradigm-shifting research.

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Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · Apr 29

NCI's DCCPS announces 3 new admin supplement #fundingopps for current grant or cooperative agreement awardees to expand existing projects in cancer prevention and control. Deadline is 6/6/25: cancercontrol.cancer.gov

Home | Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS)

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@doublewhammied @doublewhammied.bsky.social · Apr 18

These young @fredhutch.bsky.social #CHEs (community health educators) are the best! Smart, fun & DEDICATED to helping underserved people get the info & preventive care they need to reduce the risk of #cancers. #knowyourbody #knowyourrisk @enddisparities.bsky.social
#MedSky #CanSky #IDSky

Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach & Engagement @enddisparities.bsky.social · Mar 14

How do you talk about cancer prevention in a way that is engaging, relatable, and action-oriented? Meet some of the OCOE Community Health Educators! Cithlali, Michaella, and Neli talked with highschoolers about cancer prevention and how to bring it up with family and friends.
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