S2 Ep. 9: "The Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership-SAICEP"
Release Date: 08/03/2022
S5 Ep. 3 "Indigenous Representation in Research Pt. 2"
Cancer Health Equity NOW
In this episode of Cancer Health Equity Now, Snowy Johnson and Annavey Skenandore share exciting updates from the and CANOE Partnership: Cancer Awareness, Navigation, Outreach, and Equitable Indigenous Health Outcome. They are joined by Dr. Lonnie Nelson, a descendent of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and a lead researcher for the U19 cooperative agreement research program. Join us as Dr. Nelson shares about his story, his work, and how he integrates Indigenous practices into his research.
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S5 Ep. 2: "What Does Care Coordination Look Like in Your Community?"
Cancer Health Equity NOW
In this episode, we are fortunate to be joined by Dr. Luis Manriquez, Family Physician and Director of Health Equity at WSU- Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine in Spokane, and Dr. Raj Sundar, Family Physician and District Medical Director at Kaiser Permanente in Seattle. We hope you enjoy this conversation about social determinants of health, how care coordination can support patients through all aspects of care, and our hopes for our communities.
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S5 Ep. 1: "Let's Talk About Cervical Health"
Cancer Health Equity NOW
In Season 5, Episode 1 of Cancer Health Equity Now, hosts Jessica Lopez-Ramirez and Cithlali Chavez Mendoza are joined by Li Velasco, LUNAA Program Manager at Nuestras Raíces Centro Comunitario, and Dr. Elizabeth Swisher, gynecologic oncologist at Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium. In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, this episode focuses on raising awareness about prevention and HPV vaccination while addressing the cultural barriers that often hinder these important conversations. Together, they share valuable insights on making cervical health education more...
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S4 Ep. 9: "Indigenous Representation in Research"
Cancer Health Equity NOW
In Season 4, Episode 9, we have a special episode in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Annavey Skenandore and Snowy Johnson from OCOE’s sit down with Dr. Dornell Pete – Citizen of the Navajo Nation and Assistant Professor at Fred Hutch – to talk about the journey of navigating western academia and research as well as balancing values and maintaining culture in these spaces. For more background information you can check out Dr. Pete’s research website to learn more about her work with the .
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S4 Ep. 8: "Que es un Ensayo Clinico?"
Cancer Health Equity NOW
¿Cuánto sabe sobre ensayos clínicos? En este episodio de Cancer Health Equity NOW, hablamos con Andrea Suzuki, Navegadora de Pacientes de el Centro de Cancer , y Lucy Echevarría, Especialista Bilingüe en Ensayos Clínicos del . Únase a nosotros para conversar sobre preguntas comunes sobre los ensayos clínicos. Podemos aprender juntos y compartir recursos. Si le gusta lo que escucha, ¡déjenos un comentario! ¿Tiene alguna idea para un futuro podcast de Cancer Health Equity NOW? Háganoslo saber enviándonos un correo electrónico a
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S4 Ep. 8: "What is a Clinical Trial?"
Cancer Health Equity NOW
How much do you know about clinical trials? In this episode of Cancer Health Equity NOW, we talk with Andrea Suzuki, Patient Navigator at , and Lucy Echevarria, Bilingual Clinical Trial Specialist with the . Join us as we have a conversation about common questions and misconceptions about clinical trials, learn together, and share resources. If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Do you have idea for a future Cancer Health Equity NOW podcast? Let us know by emailing us at
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S4 Ep. 7: "Cancer Care and LGBTQ+ Communities"
Cancer Health Equity NOW
In Season 4, Episode 7, we have a special episode in honor of Pride Month. Annavey Skenandore, Snowy Johnson, and Daniel Padron from OCOE sit down with Dr. Triplette – Medical Director of the Lung Cancer Screening Program and Living Tobacco Free Services Program, as well as Associate Professor with the Cancer Prevention Program at FHCC (to name a few of their roles) – to talk about Dr. Triplette’s pilot study and insights around disparities in sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection and bias faced by LGBTQ+ patients receiving cancer care. For more background...
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S4 Ep. 6: "Sun Safety in Washington State"
Cancer Health Equity NOW
It's May and skin cancer awareness month! In this episode of Cancer Health Equity NOW, hosts Kayla Kenyon, Deeya Chandran, and Jessica Lopez-Ramirez talk about sun safety with Lauren Bineau, Community Education Program Manager at . Lauren shares about the Sun Safety, Education, and Training (SUNSET) project, and we delve into the importance of sun protection, practical tips for sun protection, and culturally inclusive approaches to skin cancer prevention.
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S4 Ep. 5: "Understanding Women's Health through the Women's Health Initiative"
Cancer Health Equity NOW
It's Women History Month! In this episode of Cancer Health Equity NOW, hosts Aden Afework and Jessica Lopez-Ramirez speak with Dr. Garnet Anderson, biostatistician and clinical trialist at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, about her involvement as a Principal Investigator in the . Since its launch in 1992, the Women’s Health Initiative has been monumental in shaping our understanding of women's health, current medical practices, prevention recommendations, and policies. We are excited to share this conversation about the history and future of women’s health...
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S4 Ep. 4: "Cervical Cancer Awareness Month"
Cancer Health Equity NOW
It's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! In Season 4, Episode 4, hosts Daniel Padron and Cithlali Chavez Mendoza speak with guests from the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Washington State Department of Health (DOH), and Yakima Health District Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Program (BCCHP). This episode focuses on raising awareness about cervical cancer, including the role of HPV in cervical cancer, overcoming barriers to screening, and the importance of resources like the Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Program (BCCHP). If you are interested in learning more about the BCCHP program, please...
info_outlineIt is quite uncommon for three National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Centers to form a partnership that addresses cancer health disparities among populations with the highest cancer burden, however, the Community Outreach and Engagement teams at Duke Cancer Institute, UNC Lineberger, and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist take on this incredible challenge by forming the Southeastern American Indian Cancer health Equity Partnership (SAICEP). Join us in this 9th episode as OCOE welcomes Drs. Stephanie Wheeler, Tomi Akinyemiju, and Ronny Bell to share knowledge on how they collaborate as SAICEP to understand and address the cancer-related health needs of American Indian communities within their catchment areas.