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February 11 marks the celebration of 2-1-1. Across North America United Way Centraide, local service providers and their supporters use this day as an…

Finger Lakes Performing Provider System Inc. has received a $250,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for a program aimed at reducing health disparities. The program, entitled “Reducing Health Disparities through Community Navigation Support,” includes a collaboration with St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center and Human Services Development to address health-related needs of low-income and vulnerable individuals. Community health navigators ...January 27, 2022

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center receives $2.75 million to increase prostate cancer screening in Black men Erika Trapl The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation has awarded $2.75 million to researchers at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University who will collaborate with a team of community partners to fight a health disparity in prostate cancer among Black men in Cuyahoga County, according to a news release. Compared to white men, Black men in Cuyahoga County have a 60% increased risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer and an 80% increased risk of dying from pro...

Author of the article: Brenda Snider Publishing date: Feb 10, 2021  •  February 10, 2021  •  4 minute read  •  Brenda Snider, executive director of VIQ, says a new information portal created by VIQ and the local United Way is a means for residents to access information during the pandemic. The portal can be accessed through the VIQ website at via.ca FILE PHOTO Postmedia Network Article content February 11 marks the celebration of 2-1-1. Across North America United Way Centraide, local service providers and their supporters use this day as an opportunity to raise awareness of ...