PO.SHP01.02 · 科学与健康政策
在整个癌症历程中用于讨论健康问题的支持性社区与以患者为中心的空间
Supportive community and patient-centered spaces for discussing health concerns throughout the cancer journey
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中文摘要
背景：通过与USC NCCC的有目的合作，Lazarex Cancer Foundation建立了Lazarex Cancer Wellness HUBs快闪模式，以提供一个支持性、包容性的空间，反映并回应我们所服务的多样化和脆弱社区的文化需求及独特的癌症挑战。推进癌症健康公平意味着与我们的社区合作，创造反映他们本色的空间，并提供文化和语言上有针对性的指导。基于这一目的，该HUB确保对癌症项目和支持的公平可及，从而在整个癌症诊疗连续体中改善结局。
方法：Wellness Hubs在洛杉矶县各地保持了稳定的存在，与多个社区和信仰组织合作——包括Chinatown Service Center、Black Men's Wellness Day、Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival和Macedonia Baptist Church of LA，以及当地的YMCA。我们通过正念工作坊扩展了服务内容，帮助参与者在整个癌症历程中培养平静、情绪平衡和韧性。我们的讲座系列邀请科学家和专家嘉宾，持续为社区带来关于癌症研究、治疗选择和可用支持服务的最新信息。
结果：我们的方法强调社区的积极参与。我们已向来自不同种族和族裔背景的11,000余名个人分享了关键的癌症信息。我们的讲座系列吸引了3,000余名与会者，探讨了脑癌、当前研究、诊疗可及性以及乳腺和宫颈健康等主题。此外，86名社区成员参加了我们的正念工作坊，运用身心技巧来增进情绪和身体的健康。
结论：我们的社区外展方法确保我们在洛杉矶县多样化的社区中保持在场和参与，提供文化和本地化定制的信息。我们提供教育以及与癌症支持服务的连接，使个人在其癌症历程之前、期间以及之后长期都能感受到支持。这包括分享筛查指南、强调癌症临床试验中多样性的必要性、促进自我和患者倡导，以及引导社区成员前往受信任的信息来源。通过这项工作，我们正在积极帮助减少癌症差异。
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Background: Through purposeful collaboration with USC NCCC, the Lazarex Cancer Foundation established the Lazarex Cancer Wellness HUBs pop-up model to offer a supportive, welcoming space that reflects and responds to the cultural needs and unique cancer challenges of the diverse and vulnerable communities we serve. Advancing cancer health equity means partnering with our communities to create spaces that reflect who they are and provide culturally and language-specific guidance. With this purpose, the HUB ensures equitable access to cancer programs and support that strengthen outcomes across the full cancer-care continuum.
Methods: The Wellness Hubs have maintained a steady presence across Los Angeles County, partnering with various community and faith-based organizations-including the Chinatown Service Center, Black Men's Wellness Day, the Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival, and Macedonia Baptist Church of LA and at local YMCAs. We expanded our offerings with mindfulness workshops that help participants cultivate calm, emotional balance, and resilience throughout the cancer journey. Our speaker series, featuring scientists and expert guests, has continued to bring the community up-to-date information on cancer research, treatment options, and available support services.
Results : Our approach emphasizes active community participation. We have shared critical cancer information with over 11,000 individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Our speaker series has drawn more than 3,000 attendees and explored topics such as brain cancer, current research, access to care, and breast and cervical health. In addition, 86 community members have participated in our mindfulness workshops, using mind-body techniques to enhance emotional and physical well-being.
Conclusion: Our community outreach approach ensures that we remain present and engaged within Los Angeles County's diverse communities, providing culturally and locally tailored information. We offer education and connections to cancer support services, so individuals feel supported before, during, and long after their cancer journey. This includes sharing screening guidelines, emphasizing the need for diversity in cancer clinical trials, promoting self and patient advocacy, and directing community members to trusted sources. Through this work, we are actively helping to reduce cancer disparities.
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E. B. Nieves, None..
E. Miller, None.