One of Dana-Farber's main goals is to reduce cancer risk among local and regional communities who have been historically marginalized. We work with city and state health departments, community partners, and Boston-based coalitions to assess and monitor the needs of local residents with respect to cancer care and control.
We are on the front lines of supporting and collaborating on programs designed to eliminate disparities in breast, colon, and skin cancer; educate diverse populations about tobacco cessation, human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention and screening; and strengthen the support system for medically underserved populations.
At Dana-Farber, we are committed to:
Dana-Farber is dedicated to meeting the health needs of high-risk and medically underserved populations in our communities.
Dana-Farber's Chief Clinical Access and Equity Officer, Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH, details health equity research that highlights key findings and recommendations on community outreach and engagement efforts of the National Comprehensive Cancer Centers.
Dana-Farber's Community Benefits office supports our goal of reducing cancer risk among medically underserved populations.
Our Mammography Van is the only mobile digital mammography program in Massachusetts. The van provides screening mammograms and breast health education to women 40 years of age and older.
Dana-Farber is providing $5.4 million over four years to community organizations in Greater Boston to address access to services, with a focus on cancer control, and social determinants of health, with a focus on housing.
As an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, Dana-Farber is uniquely qualified to demonstrate measurable outcomes in reducing the cancer burden and marshaling the efforts of local partners who share our mission.
Our Legislative Action Network (LAN) brings local and regional citizens together to advocate for legislation and public policies that improve the lives of cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their families.
Our Office of Workforce Development collaborates with community-based organizations to create access to — and employment opportunities for — careers at Dana-Farber.
In addition, Dana-Farber offers:
