National Minority Quality Forum

06/07/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and courage of cancer survivors everywhere. 💜
We honor those living with, through, and beyond cancer, while recognizing the families, caregivers, advocates, and healthcare professionals who support them every step of the way.
As we celebrate survivors, we must also continue working toward equitable access to prevention, screening, treatment, clinical trials, and survivorship care for all communities.
Join us in honoring every survivor's story and amplifying hope for the future.

06/06/2026

Lupus Awareness Month may be over but we're still out in community sharing information about and clinical trials in the DMV. Baltimore residents showed up to walk for a great cause and get resources! Visit https://hubs.la/Q04knzm10 for more info.

06/05/2026

During National CPR & AED Awareness Week, take time to educate yourself, encourage your loved ones to get trained, and learn where AEDs are located in your community. Being prepared can help save a life when every second counts.

06/05/2026

Every form you fill out matters—and so does the data behind it.
The updated SPD 15 standards help ensure that race and ethnicity data better reflect the diversity of our communities. When you complete forms and surveys, you're contributing information that can help identify disparities, improve health outcomes, and inform policies that serve people more effectively.

🎥 Watch https://hubs.la/Q04khyNk0
to learn how updated data standards like SPD 15—and your participation—can help advance health equity and make communities more visible in research, healthcare, and public policy.

06/04/2026

For families impacted by Alzheimer's disease, preserving memories is more than reflection—it's a way to honor loved ones, strengthen connections, and carry forward a lasting legacy.

Caregivers play a vital role in capturing the stories, wisdom, and moments that define who we are. Share your story, connect with others, and find support for your caregiving journey.

Visit https://hubs.la/Q04k7-2p0 to watch caregiver stories and access resources that help families navigate Alzheimer's together.

06/04/2026

Meningococcal disease may be rare, but its impact can be devastating. In a recent article, Dr. Gary Puckrein, President and CEO of the National Minority Quality Forum, emphasizes the importance of following evidence-based vaccine guidance to protect adolescents and communities from this life-threatening disease. He warns that vaccine confusion and changing recommendations can create barriers to prevention, especially for underserved populations. Protecting our youth starts with trusted information and access to care. Read more and stay informed.

Read More: https://hubs.la/Q04k6L_V0

By Gary Puckrein, Ph.D. on behalf of Sanofi | Routine vaccination against IMD is essential to sustaining immunity during the years when young people are at greatest risk.

06/03/2026

💜 Run. Walk. Support. Make a Difference!
Join us for the Lupus 5K Run & Walk on June 6 and help raise awareness and support lupus research.

🏃‍♀️ 5K Run & Walk
📍 Forest Park High School, Baltimore
💲 $20 Registration ( https://hubs.la/Q04j-kfk0 )

Hosted by Health Champion Jermaine Lemon in partnership with National Minority Quality Forum, COMMS, and Forest Park High School.
Every step brings hope. Register today!
Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04j-dNW0

The Lupus 5K Run & Walk in Baltimore brings communities together to raise awareness, support lupus research.

06/03/2026

Data tells a story. But who's making sure that story leads to action?
In this clip from our recent LinkedIn Live, we explore how SPD 15 insights can be transformed into real state-level solutions — and what it takes to advocate for communities that want to be seen, not just counted.

Your voice is a toolkit. Use it.

🎙️ Watch the full conversation → https://hubs.la/Q04jYbcj0

06/03/2026

Healthcare should be accessible, respectful, and affirming for everyone. Yet many Black and Latino LGBTQ+ Americans continue to face barriers to care, from discrimination in medical settings to limited access to mental health services, HIV prevention, and gender-affirming care.

This Pride Month, we're highlighting the health disparities that persist—and the work still needed to achieve true health equity for all.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04jXW0D0

06/02/2026

In case you missed it — last week's LinkedIn Live unpacked something most people have never heard of: SPD 15.

Every time you check a race box on a form, SPD 15 is in the room. It shapes how your data is counted, categorized, and used — from the census to clinical trials to federal health policy.

Watch the full conversation and find out why the standards behind the race box matter more than you think. 🎥 https://hubs.la/Q04jQv_R0