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Pedal for a Cause
Remember to sign up for this year's MSU Gran Fondo on September 18 in Grand Rapids! Ride solo, as a family or join a team on one of the scenic 80, 40, 25 or 10-mile courses. The ride supports the college's skin cancer awareness, prevention and research.
Black Health Matters: Grant Funds Cancer Screening Equity
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer type diagnosed in the United States in both men and women. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be nearly 150,000 new cases in 2021 and over 50,000 deaths. But CRC is preventable and very treatable if caught early. “Disparities in CRC screening have persisted in the African American community, but we have the tools to do something about it. If Black Lives Matter, then Black health should matter too,” Todd Lucas.
MSU, Henry Ford Health System finalize partnership to battle health disparities, inequities
Henry Ford Health System and Michigan State University, two of the state’s leading education, research and health care institutions, are partnering to make Michigan a national leader in providing access to exceptional health care for all residents, scientific discovery and education for providers, patients and families.
In a landmark partnership that will last for at least 30 years, both institutions are committed to aligning efforts across key departments and programs to achieve critical health care and educational goals, while addressing social issues that impact health outcomes for patients in Michigan and beyond.