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58 page Report. Currently there are no other Hmong specific health patient education materials
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EthnoMed would like to acknowledge the Hmong Women's Heritage Association (California) for being one of the winners of the Dr. Diane Fink Cancer Control Mobiliztion Award in June 2007.
The goal of this award is to recognize community-based organizations demonstrating Dr. Fink's vision for comprehensive cancer control and laser-like focus on problem solving. In June 2007, two organizations were awarded this honor in recognition for their contributions to cancer control in the State of California: the Kern Comprehensive Cancer Awareness Partnership (KCCAP) and Hmong Women's Heritage Association.
Hmong Women's Heritage Association (HWHA) is a community-based organization and is recognized to be the leading Hmong community organization for health issues. As such, it is pivotal for leading and coordinating the work among Hmong new arrivals and residents. The Cancer Education and Outreach Program conducted with the refugees empowers them to assimilate in an unfamiliar society by not only teaching them about cancer screening, but how to truly access care by teaching them how to navigate public transportation to get to the doctor. HWHA collaborates with the American Cancer Society; California Department of Health Services; Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training (AANCART); and Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, among many others. HWHA's Cancer Education and Outreach Program that extends to cancer control includes the following components: Hmong 5 a Day Campaign, broadcast radio hour-long shows, workshops/trainings, community outreach, case management/patient navigation, conducting cancer screenings, and development of Hmong cancer education materials.
KCCAP, which has been in existence for seven years and started out as the Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness Partnership (BCCAP), has established a coalition as it embarks on establishing a comprehensive cancer control county-wide initiative. Key stakeholders include Mercy Hospital Foundation, Kern Department of Public Health, American Cancer Society, NCI's Cancer Information Service, California Health Collaborative, Sierra Clinics, Health Net and Links to Life. KCCAP's vision is a community that is cancer-free and their mission is "working together to further cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship throughout Kern County." KCCAP's current key effort is to implement a community forum in September 2007 to bring awareness about KCCAP, the burden of cancer in their county and provide an overview of their strategic plan. The expected outcomes of the forum include new stakeholders becoming part of KCCAP and benefiting from the data and technical assistance KCCAP can offer to further cancer prevention and control efforts.
Congratulations to this year's Dr. Diane Fink Award Winners!