Connecting Communities to Science

 


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

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About Us

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.

Meet our Team

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

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Upcoming Events

  • Moving for a Cause: Hustle your Way to Cancer Awareness

    4401 Conner St
    Detroit, MI 48215
  • My Money, My Body, My Health: Black Men, Cancer Prevention & Care

    2080 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48208
  • Navigating From Planet to Plate: Understanding the Connection Between Food, Environment & Cancer

    421 Garland St
    Flint, MI 48503

The Latest From Karmanos Cancer Institute

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Fighting Back Against the Most Common Type of Cancer: Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. The type of skin cancer someone has can impact both their prognosis and treatment options. There ar...

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IN THE NEWS: Breast Cancer Screening Should Begin at Age 40, US Panel Says

Reuters New guidelines published by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) on April 30, 2024, now recommend women to begin receiving m...

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IN THE NEWS: National Minority Health Month Puts Spotlight on Health Disparities Faced by People of Color

Detroit PBS Hayley Thompson, Ph.D., associate center director of Community Outreach and Education, and faculty supervisor of the  Office of C...

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Cancer History Project | Surviving Lung Cancer Focused Morhaf Al Achkar’s Career on Addressing Health Disparities

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WOLB | Prostate Cancer Among African American Men

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WWJ | Karmanos Seeks 20 Cancer Survivors for Commerce Township Fitness Classes

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