• Blood Pressure 
• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Cholesterol (Total)
• Diabetic Foot Screening
• Flu Shots
• Glucose/Sugar
• Hepatitis A,B,C
• HIV / AIDS / STD
• Lung Function
• Memory
• Skin Cancer
• Vision  

2012 Men's Health Forum Public Service Announcement

Moffitt Diversity Publishes Report on Community Benefits 

"Moffitt Cancer Center is proud of the significant contributions it has made toward improving the health of Florida's citizens. We also are proud of the many partnerships throughout the Tampa Bay area, the state and nation that allow us to make a difference. Working together only makes us stronger and more committed."

"We also invite you to join us in the continued pursuit of initiatives that will promote a cancer-free future for Florida."

William S. Dalton, PhD, MD - President and CEO, Moffitt Cancer Center

The Community Benefit Report is a comprehensive resource highlighting many of Moffitt's community involvement activities, as well as partnerships established. Please visit this link to read about Moffitt's impact throughout the community, or click on the image above.

«Disculpe, doctor, pero no le entiendo»: Communication in Health Care 

Prado Antolino, M.A., CT, CMI

Language Services Manager

Can you picture yourself going to your oncologist and not understanding what he or she is saying? Can you imagine going home from the pharmacy and not being able to take your medication because you cannot read or understand the instructions on the label? Even if those situations seem

far-fetched, they are the reality for many patients in this country.

Fortunately, the law makes provisions to help them: 

• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 mandates all health care organizations that receive federal funding provide reasonable and meaningful language access to all patients.

• The Joint Commission, the entity that accredits health care organizations, has strengthened its requirements so that organizations improve effective communication between their health care providers and patients who have vision, speech, hearing or cognitive impairments. 

Moffitt Cancer Center supports these goals, and expects that all patients and family members can communicate effectively with their health care team every time they come through the doors. The Language Services team works to accomplish these goals by providing translation (written communication) and interpreting (verbal communication) services. The team consists of professionally-trained, certified Spanish translators and interpreters, a Spanish/American Sign Language interpreter, and a dispatcher. You have the right to receive your medical information in the language you prefer. This is provided free of charge to patients and family members. 

Addressing Health Disparities in the Community

Jenna Davis, MPH

The purpose of the study was to examine beliefs and attitudes held by men and women about cancer screening to gain insight for improving existing cancer health promotion practices. The screening participation gap between men and women may be related to several factors. For example, more cancer awareness promotions in the media are aimed at women's breast cancer; there is a lack of government sponsored men's cancer awareness campaigns; and studies indicate that women visit their primary care doctors more often than do men.

Other study results show when men are provided with the details of screening procedures (for example, who conducts the screening, what the screening requires men to do) were slightly more likely to participate in cancer screening than women. These findings indicate that there is a need for better health and cancer screening promotion among men. This means that health educators, physicians and community-based organizations should make a concerted effort to educate men on exact screening procedures, explain how cancer is detected, and communicate what to expect during screening.

Addressing the Needs of Hispanic/Latino Cancer Survivors

On November 1-2, 2011, M-POWER staff provided a two-day LIVESTRONG Promotora training at the Embassy Suites. Funding was provided by the LIVESTRONG mini grant competition won by M-POWER. Promotoras are community health workers who serve as cultural liaisons between health care providers and the community.

The Promotoras represented a diverse community groups, including medical providers, students, social service providers, case managers, community advocates, cancer survivors, church leaders, and Moffitt staff. 

The all-Spanish training covered topics about the day in the life of a Promotora, including cancer survivorship in the Latino community, and utilizing LIVESTRONG Health Guides for survivors.  At the end of the training, all participants took and passed an exam that certified each one as a LIVESTRONG Promotora. These new Promotoras get quarterly emails informing them of community events. 

The Promotoras were also invited to a reunion in January.  While there, they shared stories of success with helping Latinos in the Tampa Bay area.  Many had already spoken with survivors and shared the tools they received during the training; including, the LIVESTRONG Survivor Diary, where patients document their pain, medications, provider contact numbers, and treatment plans.  In addition to distributing materials, Promotoras provided support to newly diagnosed cancer  patients, as well as community members in need of health related resources.

This dynamic and motivated group of women was very passionate about the training and grateful to have the opportunity to participate in this program and support their community.

Moffitt Diversity Programs Receive Recognition

"Make a Difference" campaign team accepts the Nick Porter Award

Participate in an Evaluation Research Study

Moffitt Supporters Carry Message of Hope to State Leaders

Moffitt Cancer Center Day in the Florida State Capitol, held Jan. 18, 2012, successfully focused statewide attention on the critical need for state funding of Moffitt's cancer research, treatment and education efforts.  This year's sixth annual Moffitt Day event was bigger and bolder than ever before,

Video of Moffitt Day ACS Rally 2012

involving nearly 100 Moffitt supporters, including grassroots advocates from 10 Florida counties, clinicians and staff from several Moffitt departments, and 12 intrepid volunteers who journeyed 300 miles on bicycles from Tampa to Tallahassee to raise awareness for our cause.

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