Breast Cancer Action Network
The NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund provided funding to Wake County Human Services for addressing health disparities as it pertains to breast health. As a result of this partnership, a round table discussion comprised of community members was formed. They identified the need to establish formal network of community resources and a forum for assessing needs, developing collaborations, and advocacy. As a result the Breast Cancer Action Network (BCAN) was established.
Goals:
The initial goals of BCAN were to address key needs and/or challenges for underserved women, to develop strategies to assist providers, and to advocate for collaboration. BCAN now functions as a networking opportunity for Health Care providers and professionals who offer breast health services.
Accomplishments:
BCAN has successfully co-sponsored two Breast Health Conferences and created The Wake County Breast Health Resource Guide for health care providers and survivors living in Wake County. BCAN has also developed a Quick Reference for Breast Health Services for Providers to assist in scheduling referral services for uninsured women living in Wake County.
Membership:
BCAN is continuously looking for new members to help meet the needs of women in Wake County. If you or your agency/organization would like to join BCAN or promote your Breast Health program please email sarah.plentl@wakegov.com.
BCAN is sponsored by the Wake County Human Services - Healthy Women Healthy Wake Project funded by the Health and Wellness Trust Fund Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative.
About The NC Health And Wellness Trust Fund
The NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund makes North Carolina stronger, both physically and economically, by funding programs that promote preventive health. Created by the General Assembly in 2000 to allocate a portion of North Carolina's share of the national tobacco settlement, HWTF has invested $143 million to support preventive health initiatives and $102 million to fund prescription
drug assistance programs. For more information, please visit www.HealthWellNC.com
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