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“The cure for
healthcare
disparity begins
with honesty.”
– Chris Dadlez
Healthcare disparities are widespread
and devastating to our communities.
Research is making increasingly clear
the focus of these disparities – and ways
to address them.
At Saint Francis, we have created the Curtis D. Robinson
Men’s Health Institute, in collaboration with Tuskegee
University, to tackle the disproportionate prevalence of
prostate cancer deaths among African-American men.
It provides education, diagnosis, and appropriate
treatment for uninsured and underinsured men, free
of charge.
In less than 2 years, the Institute has reached over 900
men through educational presentations, screenings
and/or testing. Since its inception, the Institute has saved
20 lives.
While a great success story, our Men’s Health Institute
represents a small step toward meeting the large
challenges ahead. Our nation’s healthcare industry needs
to take the lead in addressing this crisis, one disparity
at a time.
Christopher M. Dadlez
President and CEO
Saint Francis Hospital
and Medical Center
Curtis D. Robinson
Charter Founder
Men’s Health Institute
Minority Enterprise Advocate • November – December 2011
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