Health Equity Resources
Explore resources to help achieve equity in your practice.
Mapping Social Determinants and Cancer Disparities
19 August 2024
Now available On Demand - "Mapping Social Determinants and Cancer Disparities," a new publicly available mapping tool designed to enhance data-driven initiatives for cancer equity. This tool identifies community factors associated with cancer disparities and features interactive maps that visually reveal correlations between cancer metrics and social determinants of health (SDOH) variables.
Communities Crushing Cancer - 2024
13 August 2024
Communities Crushing Cancer (CCC) is a dynamic, resident-led initiative aimed at raising cancer awareness and increasing cancer screening rates. This impactful program began as a state-wide effort involving eight residency programs across Massachusetts and has since evolved into a national patient outreach event.
How to Play a Crucial Role in Health Equity
16 January 2024
The January 2024 ACR Bulletin discusses how Physicians can transform their approach to advancing healthcare through teaching and building new bonds, says one radiologist who has done just that.
Improving Imaging of Gender-Diverse Patients
24 October 2023
ARRS is collaborating with the Radiology Health Equity Coalition (RHEC) to curate and disseminate trusted resources and best practices for improving access and utilization of preventive and diagnostic imaging.
Radiology Health Equity Symposium | Advancing Clinical Research Diversity and Representation
11 October 2023
Experts across disciplines will share evidence-informed and actionable approaches to increase inclusivity in clinical trials, registries and screening programs.
Radiology Health Equity Coalition Community of Practice - Breast Cancer Disparities
11 October 2023
Radiology Health Equity Coalition Community of Practice - Approaches to Mitigating Breast Cancer Disparities using Community Health Workers/Patient Navigators
Radiology Health Equity Coalition Community of Practice - Disparities in Uterine Fibroid Treatment - On Demand
31 July 2023
Watch Pratik Shukla, MD, Interventional Radiologist at Rutgers University discuss his research and service projects surrounding poor access to healthcare for the underserved population, particularly concerning access to uterine fibroid embolization (UFE).
2023 Lung Screening Day - Register Now
22 May 2023
Registration Open - On Saturday, November 11,2023 join the American Cancer Society, National Lung Cancer Roundtable (NLCRT), the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) and the Radiology Healthy Equity Coalition (RHEC) and participate in the second annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day.
APDR Healthcare Disparities Curriculum
17 May 2023
The goal of this sustainable, accessible curriculum is to provide radiologists and trainees with educational tools so that they can better understand and address health care disparities.
The Tunnel of Truth Podcast
09 November 2022
Storytelling creates connection and builds mutual understanding. In the Tunnel of Truth podcast, Dr. Rachel Gerson joins physicians of diverse backgrounds as they reveal their personal experiences, challenges and triumphs along their professional journey in Radiology and as they reflect on the implications of these experiences for patients and the profession.
Study Finds Racial Disparities in Access to New Mammography Technology
13 October 2022
Among the Medicare population from 2005 to 2020, Black women had less access to new mammography technology compared with white women, even when getting their mammograms at the same institution, according to a study of over 4 million claims published in Radiology.
Webinar Series Breaking Imaging Barriers
14 July 2022
Webinar Series: Breaking Imaging Barriers - A Collaborative Approach to Advancing Health Equity in Medical Imaging
Welcoming Spaces - Treating Your LGBTQ-Plus Patient
11 April 2022
The National LGBT Cancer Network is proud to launch Welcoming Spaces: Treating Your LGBTQ+ Patient, our updated and expanded LGBTQ+ Cultural Humility training designed specifically for healthcare professionals.
Racial and Health Equity - Concrete STEPS for Health Systems
11 February 2022
AMA Steps Forward Module: Racial and Health Equity: Concrete STEPS for Health Systems. Translate Your Commitment to Racial and Health Equity Into Action in Your Health System
Maternal Health Disparities
20 January 2022
Maternal health, defined as women's health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period, is a crisis in America.