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Why is it so necessary? African American Parents' Perspectives on Delaying and Refusing HPV Vaccination

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The Office of Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement (OCHECE) leads Karmanos Cancer Institute's community outreach and engagement (COE) efforts. The Office works to monitor the cancer burden in Karmanos' 46 county catchment area and engage our diverse communities and scientists in strategies to reduce that burden and improve cancer outcomes across all populations.

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Meet the advocates aiming to eliminate cancer health disparities and reduce the burden of cancer.

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An Unparalleled Mentor: Retired Karmanos Physician-Scientist to Receive 2024 ASH Honorific Award

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) has announced that Charles A. Schiffer, M.D., will be presented with one of two ASH Mentor Awards. Dr. Sc...

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New Detroit FutureHealers Program Gave Crockett Midtown Students First-hand Look at Cancer Care and Research

The Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Detroit’s FutureHealers program is presenting a unique opportunity to high school students in the Detroit area. A ...

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IN THE NEWS: Warren Hosts City’s First Pride Celebration

Warren Weekly  Theresa Hastert, Ph.D., MPP,  Population Studies and Disparities Research Program  member at Karmanos and associate ...

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WOMC | Karmanos Offering Cross-Training for Cancer Survivors

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97.1 The Ticket | Prostate Cancer Awareness Night

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WWJ | Eye on Health: LGBTQ+ and Cancer Treatment

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