Breast Cancer

Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force Reports on Progress Toward Reducing the Black-White Disparity in Breast Cancer Mortality and Improving Breast Health for All Women

Published in Hospital Law Weekly, November 6th, 2008

In what is gaining national recognition as a model for citywide collaboration to address racial health care disparities, The Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force delivered its first report to the community, one year after releasing a major report that outlined more than 30 recommendations for action.

Attended by Chicago's most prominent public health leaders, representatives from leading national cancer foundations, cancer experts, African-American community advocates and breast cancer survivors, the event was held at St. Paul Church of God in Christ, a prominent African-American church on Chicago's South Side.

"The Task Force, which now...

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Source: Hospital Law Weekly (2008-11-06)

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