Welcome
The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center welcomes you to its Cancer Health Disparities Initiative's Resource Center.
How It Works
This multi-faceted web-presence is a regularly updated source for news and information about cancer health disparities. The central column is a blog-style news feed featuring current stories, while the links across the top of the page divide information categorically and provide further resources. To generate an RSS feed from this front page click here or follow the orange link in the bottom right corner of the central column.
Membership
CHDI Affiliate Members have access to research development support, networking opportunities, and information about upcoming events. To sign up as an Affiliate, follow the "Membership Form" link below.
Federal Study Identifies Persistent Cancer Screening Disparities
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 13:43 — CHDIThe percentage of U.S. citizens screened for cancer remains below national targets, with significant disparities among racial and ethnic populations, according to the first federal study to identify cancer screening disparities among Asian and Hispanic groups.
National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities
Wed, 10/26/2011 - 10:27 — aawilliamsonA recent article in the American Journal of Public Health outlines an action plan to end health disparities develop by thousands of stakeholders convened by the Office of Minority Health, US Departmen
UWCCC Pilot RFA Focuses on Cancer Disparities Projects
Wed, 10/12/2011 - 14:23 — CHDIThe UW Carbone Cancer Center has released a request for applications for their Fall 2011 pilot research grant program. The pilot program gives special consideration to cancer disparities projects.
How the Affordable Care Act is Funding Prevention within the 50 States
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 13:44 — CHDITrust for America's Health has developed a state-by-state report of prevention funding within the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Library Access for Community Partners Through InformedCaring.org
Thu, 09/22/2011 - 09:17 — CHDIInformed Caring is a portal to information resources for health care professionals.
Psychosocial Health Disparities Among Cancer Patients Webinar
Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:22 — CHDIThe Socioeconomic Status Related Cancer Disparities Program and the American Psychological Association is sponsoring a webinar on "Understanding the Influence of Race, Ethnicity, and SES on Mental Hea
NIH Releases Best Practices for Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Mon, 08/29/2011 - 15:11 — CHDIThe National Institutes of Health released recommendations or best practices for sc
NIH Launches Network on Inequality, Complexity and Health
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 11:01 — CHDIThe National Institutes of Health launched a multidisciplinary network of experts who will explore new approaches to understanding the origins of health disparities, or differences in the burden of disease among population groups.
ASCO Examines Impact of Health Care Reform on Cancer Care Disparities
Thu, 08/04/2011 - 11:17 — CHDIA new American Society of Clinical Oncology policy statement published in the Journal of Clinic
NIH Releases New Edition of Principles of Community Engagement
Wed, 07/27/2011 - 09:07 — CHDINIH Center for Research Resources has released the second edition of Principles of Community Engagement.
