LUNGevity Foundation Names NFN Scout, MA, PhD, as Community Champions Honoree A well-regarded leader in health equity education, this month's honoree works to eliminate inequalities in cancer care within the LGBTQ community News provided by Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, is honored to name NFN Scout, MA, PhD, as its next Community Champions recipient. The program, part of the organization's Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, recognizes community leaders whose work exemplifies best practices in supporting people with lung cancer in at-risk populations. Scout serves as the Executive Director of the National LGBT Cancer Network and the principal investigator of both the CDC-funded LGBTQ tobacco-related cancer disparity network and Out: The National Cancer Survey. Under his leadership, the National LGBT Cancer Network has developed resources such as support groups for cancer survivors and self-study training modules on pronouns and identity. A highly sought-after public speaker, Scout regularly works with both governmental and private cancer groups to address the increased rate of smoking within the LGBTQ population while reducing disparities in the care of lung and other types of cancers.