Community Education

Partnering with the Community to Eliminate Disparities

Listen to ‘The Word on Medicine’ podcast and hear from MCW Cancer Center Director Dr. Gustavo Leone, Dr. Jim Thomas, Dr. Melinda Stolley, and cancer survivor Mrs. Geneva Johnson as they discuss the importance of community connection in advancing health equity.

How Diet Aids in the Prevention of Cancer

La importancia de una dieta sana en la prevención de cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Providing access to healthy, essential foods through community programs and organizations is key to reducing the cancer burden in our community. 

Local Food Banks Can Mitigate Food Insecurity

Food insecurity plays a determining role when it comes to fighting and reducing cancer risk in our communities. Local organizations like Friedens Community Ministries, Inc. operate a network of food pantries around the Milwaukee area whose mission is to provide a reliable food supply to our communities.

Los Bancos Locales de Alimentos Pueden Mitigar la Inseguridad Alimentaria
La inseguridad alimentaria es un determinante social de salud no reconocido. Organizaciones locales como Friedens Community Ministries, Inc. tiene a su cargo una red de despensas de alimentos alrededor del área de Milwaukee cuya misión es proporcionar un suministro de alimentos confiables a nuestras comunidades.

Partnering with the Community to Eliminate Disparities

Listen to ‘The Word on Medicine’ podcast and hear from MCW Cancer Center Director Dr. Gustavo Leone, Dr. Jim Thomas, Dr. Melinda Stolley, and cancer survivor Mrs. Geneva Johnson as they discuss the importance of community connection in advancing health equity.