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.
National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities CBPR Planning Grant Opportunity
Tue, 05/01/2012 - 09:41 — aawilliamsonThe National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIHMD) has released a
funding opportunity announcement to plan the development of effective interventions using community-based participatory research approaches.
ICC 12th Biennial Symposium on Minorities, Medically Underserved & Health Equity
Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:27 — aawilliamsonThe Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) announces its 12th Biennial Symposium on Minorities, the Medically Underserved & Health Equity.
Health Equity Conference Offered in Minnesota
Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:23 — aawilliamsonThe University of Minnesota Center for Health Equity, Program in Health Disparities Research and Minnesota Center for Cancer Collaborations announces its 2012 Health Equity Conference: Eliminating Hea
Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health
Wed, 03/07/2012 - 11:22 — aawilliamsonThe Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, National Institutes of Health, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the U.S.
ACS Midwest Community-Based Participatory Research Grant Opportunity
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 09:41 — CHDIThe Midwest Division of the American Cancer Society has released an RFA for community-based participatory research projects focused on reducing cancer disparities experienced by undeserved populations
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.
