Advancing Equity in Breast Cancer Care: Unlocking the Specialty Pharmacy’s Impact in Marginalized Communities
This presentation will delve into the critical issue of breast cancer awareness and access to care in marginalized communities, with a specific focus on the role of specialty pharmacy in optimizing patient outcomes.
We will begin by exploring the historical context of inequality in breast cancer treatment within these communities, shedding light on the systemic challenges that have contributed to persistent disparities. Next, we will review relevant statistics to underscore the scope of the issue, identifying key areas where improvements are urgently needed. Finally, we will discuss actionable solutions and strategies that healthcare professionals can implement to address these disparities, including managing caregiver burden, with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient care and promoting equity in treatment access across all marginalized populations.
Learning Objectives
- Explore historical factors shaping breast cancer awareness and access in marginalized communities, including past disparities.
- Review current data on breast cancer incidence, mortality, and care disparities in marginalized communities, highlighting key disparities and areas for improvement.
- Identify strategies to improve breast cancer awareness, prevention, and access, focusing on community engagement, policy, and healthcare innovation.
Your Speakers
Andrea Idusuyi, PharmD, CSP, AAHIVP
Manager of Clinical Services and Health Equity Advocate
Ebony Jackson, PharmD, CSP, AAHIVP
Clinical Specialty Pharmacist and Health Equity Advocate
Sefa Kploanyi, PharmD, BCPS
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist and Health Equity Advocate
Jalonia Roberson, PharmD., CSP, BCMTMS
Senior Clinical Pharmacist
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