Cancer Health Equity NOW

S6 Ep. 3: Trust, Mentorship, and the Future of Public Health

How will mentorship shape the future of public health? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Beti Thompson (Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Public Health and Fred Hutch Cancer Center Public Health Sciences Division), Dr. Yamilé Molina (Associate Professor and Associate Director for Community Outreach & Engagement at the University of Illinois Cancer Center), and Dr. Mateo Banegas (Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Center for Health Equity Education at the UCSD School of Medicine). We take a walk down memory lane, explore how building trust through relationships shapes effective public health practice and community-engaged research, and find hope and grounding for the future. Learn more about the Pathways to Health Symposium [https://www.fredhutch.org/en/research/institutes-networks-ircs/ocoe/ocoe-events/pathways-to-health-symposium.html].

S6 Ep. 2 Navigating Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural WA and Alaska

Join us for a conversation about the barriers and facilitators for accessing colorectal cancer screening in rural Washington and Alaska. We're excited to be joined by Parth Shah, PharmD, PhD, with Fred Hutch Cancer Center and Jalisa Ingram (Diné), MA and Claire Siekaniec, Msc, RD, with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. We'll talk about the similarities across our states, how people are making colorectal cancer more accessible, and what we can learn from each other. Listen to the episode to learn more!

S6 Ep. 1: Stories Behind the Numbers

Welcome to Season 6 of Cancer Health Equity Now! In this episode, hosts Jessica Lopez-Ramirez and Lluneli Marin-Gomez talk with OCOE team members Dr. Jean McDougall, Staff Scientist, Snowy Johnson, Community Health Educator for Indigenous Populations, and Katie Treend, Community Benefit Manager, about their work to find, understand, and share cancer data. Join us to learn more about the cancer burden, the impact of cancer across Washington State, and the stories behind the numbers. We explore how data, local knowledge, and peoples lived experiences help us understand the communities we serve and guide cancer prevention efforts. Learn more about cancer burden in the United States About State Cancer Profiles [https://statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov/about/] and in Washington state Cancer InFocus - Washington [https://cancerinfocus.org/washington/] Learn more about the Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach and Engagement [https://www.fredhutch.org/en/research/institutes-networks-ircs/ocoe.html]

S5 Ep. 6: Youth for Stronger and Healthier Communities

Welcome to Cancer Health Equity Now! In our final episode of Season 5, Snowy Johnson and Lluneli Marin are joined by Amanat Narwal, a student from Mount Vernon who is passionate about public health in her community. Join us for an inspiring conversation about how youth are engaging in their communities, the stories and challenges along the way, and the future of public health. Read about the health fair in Mount Vernon, WA [https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/mount-vernon-high-school-student-organizes-health-fair/article_8846603f-c873-4eff-8aba-b9a334327c83.html] Learn more about the Fred Hutch Office of Community Outreach and Engagement [https://www.fredhutch.org/en/research/institutes-networks-ircs/ocoe.html]

S5 Ep. 5: "Cancer Trends in Latino Communities"

What do we know about cancer trends in Latino communities? In this episode, we are excited to have a conversation with Ysabel Duron from The Latino Cancer Institute, Dr. Amelie Ramirez from University of Texas Health, San Antonio, and Gladys Arias from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Join us as we dive into our lived experiences and talk about cancer trends that impact Latino communities in Washington, California, and Texas. We hope that this conversation strengthens our shared efforts and provides insights into community-led initiatives that are making a difference. University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio: * If you're interested in learning more about the conference Advancing Cancer Research for Latinos and All Populations , please visit Advancing Cancer Research for Latinos and All Populations | Long School of Medicine [https://uthscsa.edu/medicine/education/cme/conferences/acr#:~:text=By%20attending%20the%202026%20Advancing%20Cancer%20Research%20for,for%20advancing%20the%20science%20of%20cancer%20for%20Latinos.] * For more information on Salud America visit their page at The Salud America! Mission for Latino Health [https://salud-america.org/about/] * Social media: @SaludAmerica American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: * Learn more about their advocacy work at fightcancer.org or juntoscontraelcancer.org * For information on screenings, symptoms, resources and the ACS 24/7 helpline, visit cancer.org * The 24/7 Helpline can help answer any cancer-related questions in English or Spanish: 800.227.2345 The Latino Cancer Institute * Learn more about The Latino Cancer Institute and register for the free Latino Men's Health Forum (Virtual), please visit www.latinocancercareinstitute.org [https://www.latinocancercareinstitute.org] * Social media: @thelatinocancerinstitute