Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

Health Equity Revolution. BUILDING A

Susan G. Komen ® is committed to eliminating

barriers to high-quality breast cancer care for individuals and communities experiencing breast health inequities now — and in the future. We honor this commitment by deepening our health equity work through programs like Stand for H.E.R. – a Health Equity Revolution. Black women in the U.S. are about 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women. Komen cannot stand by knowing that health inequities exist in the Black community that result in unacceptable breast cancer outcomes. Stand for H.E.R. – A Health Equity Revolution breaks down the barriers that created these inequities for Black people through: • Breast cancer education that empowers • Patient support that ensures connection to timely, high-quality care • Workforce development that improves the diversity and cultural sensitivity of health care workers representative of all and benefits all • Creation of policies that promote health equity • Research that is

Visit komen.org/healthequity to learn more.

Health Equity Revolution Stand For H.E.R.