Florida Hospital Waterman Foundation d/b/a AdventHealth Waterman Foundation
Breast Cancer Education Videos for Spanish Speaking Women
Lake County has a significantly higher death rate for breast cancer than other counties in Florida in the Hispanic population: 36% death rate in Lake County compared to 15% for Florida. In particular, Hispanic women have a higher death rate (36%) from breast cancer than non-Hispanic women (17%) in Lake County. This higher death rate is partially due to the language barrier. Few educational materials exist in Spanish for this population. This project creates a series of educational videos in Spanish targeted specifically to Hispanic women and focused on breast cancer prevention, detection and screening - distributed via Social Media, community outreach events, Waterman's Breast Navigator, and at Waterman's Community Clinic. A previous project focused on non-Hispanic women allowed Waterman to successfully reach over 5,000 women. This project focused on the Hispanic population will allow us to have a similar impact with our Spanish speaking population in our community.
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Inc
Moffitt Breast Health Education and Outreach Program
Moffitt Cancer Center's Breast Cancer Education and Outreach Program seeks to address gaps in breast cancer awareness and screening in underserved communities across a 23-county region in West Central Florida. Despite the increasing number of breast cancer survivors, approximately 1 in 8 women still face a lifetime risk of breast cancer, with barriers such as lack of insurance and access to healthcare limiting preventive care. In response, Moffitt’s Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) team implements educational initiatives, including the "Pampered Preparedness" and "Ladies' Night" programs, aimed at promoting early detection and breast health awareness. These programs focus on empowering women, particularly those from rural, Hispanic, and underserved backgrounds, by using trusted community figures like cosmetologists and local organizations to deliver relevant, culturally appropriate information. Through a grant from the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, the program plans to expand its reach, offering Ladies' Night events in Osceola and Sumter counties and launching Pampered Preparedness into five counties. These efforts will educate hundreds of women, increase screening rates, and train local beauty professionals to become advocates for early breast cancer detection. Program outcomes will be measured through participant engagement, feedback, and the number of screenings conducted. Moffitt’s COE team, with its extensive community relationships and over 40 years of experience, is well-positioned to drive long-term impact by building sustainable partnerships and providing ongoing education and support to underserved populations. The program’s success will be disseminated through community networks and collaborations with local health organizations.
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Women SHINE
The Women SHINE Project, initiated by Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, educates women and men on breast health advocacy in venues that reduce specific barriers to care: healthcare cost, transportation, and primary language other than English. The Project team is comprised of a Project Director, a case manager, and four community health workers. The Women SHINE Project empowers individuals to seek early diagnosis and treatment. The Project offers multilingual workshops at various locations throughout Lee, Charlotte, and western Hendry counties for economically challenged, ethnically diverse residents. The educational goal is to reach 1,440 women with a 75% post-education questionnaire success rate, The Women SHINE Project is unique in delivering one-to-one, and small group education to the priority population at the places where they receive health care and offering needed case management services to ensure entry into and support in the continuum of care. The project evaluates success through SMART goals, tracking the number of women educated, questionnaire results, and referrals for services. Data collection is time-bound and reported periodically to assess progress. The project empowers women and men to advocate for their breast health, leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment. The project team provides education, case management, and service referrals, positively impacting the community. The 6-month goal is for 720 women to receive education and score 75% or above on post-workshop questionnaires. The 12-month project evaluation includes all 1,440 women and statistics on education location, participants' ages, and scores. Internal monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports detail education on provided referrals, collaborative partners, and patient outcomes. Continuous review guides project refinement for effective teaching and evaluation.
Sharsheret
Sharsheret On Campus in Florida
Sharsheret on Campus in Florida is a vital initiative dedicated to educating Jewish high school and college students about hereditary cancer risks and breast health. With 1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jews carrying a BRCA gene mutation—compared to 1 in 400 in the general population—Jewish families face significantly increased risks of breast cancer (and other cancers.) Despite these alarming statistics, many young adults remain unaware of their potential genetic predisposition. Through interactive programming on Florida campuses, Sharsheret will engage 1,000 students, equipping them with life-saving knowledge about their genetic risks and proactive health measures. Events such as ManiCure for Sharsheret, Pink Shabbats, educational workshops, and wellness activities will foster critical conversations, empowering students to take charge of their health and support their communities. By raising awareness and encouraging early action, Sharsheret on Campus ensures that the next generation is informed, proactive, and prepared.
Sistaah Talk Inc.
My Sistaah's Keeper
Sistaah Talk’s My Sistaah’s Keeper program, employs the Sistaah Circle concept of African villages, creating a safe space for women to gather and address issues of personal needs and concerns. This platform has been extremely effective in reaching out to women to discuss and receive education relating to community health concerns, inspire health efficacy, psychosocial and cultural empowerment and wellbeing. During this phase, Sistaah Talk’s MSK program will address good breast health practices to promote wellness, lowering risk factors and knowledge associated with prevention and early detection of the disease. In addition, Sistaah Talk will provide emotional support for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, making treatment decisions and quality of life enhancement for survivors. Along with their families, caregivers and supporters, dialogue will be shared related to issues pertaining to treatment, metastatic disease progression and current updates on advancements relating to the disease. If selected for funding, Sistaah Talk will make available bi-weekly phone accessible education and individual and group support sessions for breast cancer survivors, women at high risk for the disease, and those living with metastatic disease. The sessions will include well thought out curricula on hot topics, research advancement relating to targeted audiences, healthy lifestyles, nutrition and physical activity, coping strategies, treatment options, etc. Information will also be shared regarding available community resources to seek help. Sistaah Talk commits to conduct two (2) in-person sessions for women of color who are underserved and/or underinsured and two (2) age specific sessions. At least one (1) will target college age women and women of pre-mammogram age, 18-39 yrs. A minimum of five (5) sessions will be held. For additional information, please contact Mary S. Whitehead, MPH, at Sistaahtalk95@gmail.com or by phone at (305) 333-3495.
Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Breast Density Awareness Initiative
Breast density is a critical but often misunderstood factor in breast cancer risk and detection. Studies show that 40% to 50% of women between the ages of 40 and 74 have dense breast tissue, which not only increases their risk of developing breast cancer but also makes it more difficult to detect tumors on mammograms. Screening mammograms can miss up to 50% of cancers in women with extremely dense breasts, leading to delayed diagnoses and poorer outcomes. To address this issue, FDA has enacted a new Breast Density Notification Law, ensuring that women are informed if they have dense breast tissue. However, notification alone does not provide the education and guidance needed for women to make informed decisions about their screening options. The Breast Density Awareness Initiative seeks to fill this critical gap by educating women in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties on the impact of breast density and the importance of additional screening options such as ultrasound and MRI. This initiative will utilize interactive in-person and virtual workshops, culturally tailored educational materials, and community partnerships to ensure that medically underserved women have access to this vital information. With funding of $15,000 from the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, we will conduct at least four educational workshops, reach at least 500 women, and collaborate with local healthcare providers to ensure sustainable access to breast density education. The program will include pre- and post-session surveys, engagement tracking, and follow-up support to measure its impact. By increasing awareness and empowering women to advocate for appropriate screenings, this initiative aims to reduce late-stage breast cancer diagnoses and improve breast health outcomes in South Florida.
Sisters Network Northeast Florida, Inc.
Empowering Young Black Women To Take Charge of Their Breast Health Through Education
$6,977.00
Cancer statistics released for 2022-24 reveal that African American/Black women still have a 41% higher death rate from breast cancer than White women, a racial disparity that has remained in effect for more than two decades. In fact, Black women have the lowest survival rate for all subtypes of breast cancer. They are twice as likely to be diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (an aggressive form of the disease that is more common in women younger than 40, who are Black, or who have a BRCA1 mutation); and they are about 30% more likely to die from these tumors. The purpose of this project is to educate young Black women in the areas most important to surviving a diagnosis of breast cancer: i.e., risk factors, signs and symptoms, screening and early detection, and urgency for treatment after a diagnosis. In addition, this project will educate young Black women on ways to help lower their risk for this disease, such as being physically active, maintaining a healthy weight and diet, and limiting alcohol use. Through educational materials, interactive workshops, small group discussions, and community outreach, we will empower these women with knowledge about prevention, early detection, and overall breast health. Our goal is to foster a culture of awareness and proactive health management among this population. According to statistics (American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts & Figures for African American/Black People, 2022-2024), breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Black women; and younger populations of Black women are disproportionately affected with triple negative breast cancer. The ultimate goal of this project is to educate the younger Black populations in the importance of being proactive participants in their own breast health care in order to save lives and improve outcomes.
Community Health Center of West Palm Beach
Community Health Worker/Patient Navigator
The Community Health Center of West Palm Beach (CHC, the Center) is requesting continued funding support of its part time Community Health Worker/Patient Navigator (CHW/PN), who provides CHC patients with in-depth breast health education to increase the number of Center patients who receive navigation services and reduce deaths due to late-stage breast cancer. The CHW/PN’s primary function is to provide CHC patients (both male and female) with one-on-one and small group breast health education so that they can become proactive advocates for their own breast health outcomes. Ancillary benefits include guiding patients through the health care system, assisting with access issues, and tracking interventions and outcomes. Anticipated outcomes include providing individual and small group education sessions related to breast cancer to at least 550 new and/or existing CHC patients over the project period, educating them on the risk factors and the importance of breast health screening. Additional impacts will include providing approximately 275 referrals for diagnostic and screening mammograms, ultrasounds, and biopsies. By increasing the time focused on the breast health education of CHC's clients, the Center helps individuals to better take control of their own health, eliminating barriers to access for health care, and increasing the number of CHC patients who enter, stay in, or progress through the continuum of breast health services.
HAITIAN AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA INC.
Educate Haitian Women and Men to Become Proactive Advocates for their Own Breast Health
The Haitian American Nurses Association of Florida inc. is dedicated to providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health education to the Haitian community on chronic diseases specially breast cancer to alleviate the burden of health care disparities. Among other racial ethnic minorities and immigrants in Florida, Haitian women and men are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer resulting in poor prognosis due to underutilization of mammogram, low access to care and their overall socioeconomic status. The focus area is the late-stage breast cancer diagnosis, disproportionate breast cancer mortality rate and lack of information on early diagnosis of breast cancer among Black women and men especially Haitian. The proposed project "Educate Women and Men to be Proactive in their own Breast Health" aims to educate and empower underserved and uninsured Haitian women and men to take charge of their own breast health. This educational project will address this disparity by recruiting 1000 Haitian women and men residing in North Miami, North Miami Beach, Miami Gardens and Miramar East to participate in small group face to face and virtual technology workshop to increase awareness on early detection, change of attitude and behavior toward screening practices using evidence-base materials in English and Creole provided by the American Cancer Society (ACS), Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF) and National Cancer Institute (NCI). The Pertinent face-to-face educational sessions will be provided at HANA's Wellness Center in North Miami Beach. HANA will Conduct bimonthly meetings that consist of interactive educational session, distribution of educational materials, referral resources of free and low-cost mammogram and navigation services for those diagnosed with breast cancer. HANA will collaborate with FIU Mobile Mammography, the Haitian Neighborhood Center (Sant La) and Pearls Women Foundation. Surveys will be used to evaluate the impact.
Florida Proton Therapy Institute, Inc.
Survivorship Educational Series, Living Beyond Cancer: A Day of Hope and Healing
The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute will host a cancer survivorship educational event aimed at strengthening survivorship for individuals impacted by breast cancer. This event will offer valuable insights on a range of topics designed to support physical and emotional well-being, including nutrition education, complementary therapies, exercise, and available community resources. The event is open to both men and women who are currently undergoing of have completed treatment for breast cancer, providing a comprehensive approach to enhancing life after treatment and fostering a supportive community for survivors.
Libby's Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation
Seed to Survivorship - From Prevention to Life after Breast Cancer
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation has awarded Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation (LLBCF) a $15,000 grant for their Seed To Survivorship Education Program. The Program will educate the underserved population in Central Florida regarding breast health, from the importance of self-advocacy to early detection and all the way through transitioning to Survivorship if diagnosed. This Program provides much-needed one-on-one and small group education, supporting the benefits of early detection and supporting Libby’s Legacy’s outreach initiatives by helping to target medically underserved women and men who, without our help, could not have access to this knowledge. The project includes education for more than 900 underserved women and men, including prevention, early diagnosis to Survivorship, and life after breast cancer. This project is paramount in preventing late-stage diagnosis that contributes to the high breast cancer mortality rate in minority communities here in Central Florida. This lifesaving mission is made possible in large part through this incredible FBCF grant opportunity. Are you in need ? Contact us now at 407-898-1991
Glimmer of Hope Foundation Inc
SHOW YOU CARE, BE AWEARE
The goal of this project is to educate Caribbean and Hispanic women in our community in the importance of breast cancer early detection and screenings. Participants of the program will receive referrals to services to one of our program partners, they will also receive follow-up to needed services. Outreach and education will be conducted in the languages of the different target population.
Florida Department of Health in Florida Keys
Educating Florida Keys Residents through Comprehensive Breast Health Education
The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe) is committed to enhancing breast health awareness among residents, particularly among low socioeconomic populations, through targeted educational workshops. In response to notably low mammography screening rates—37% for female Medicare enrollees aged 65-74, trailing the national average—this project aims to empower individuals who encounter access challenges arising from socioeconomic disparities. A recent community survey indicated that 28.7% of respondents were uninsured, highlighting significant barriers to accessing necessary healthcare services. The proposed initiative will tackle these issues by implementing a series of four quarterly workshops, aimed at educating both women and men on breast health awareness, self-examination techniques, and the importance of regular screenings. The workshops will adopt a collaborative approach, partnering with local healthcare providers and organizations such as Womankind and the Zonta Club of Key West to provide no-cost screening vouchers for attendees. This community-centered model encourages discussions around breast health within households and strives to cultivate a culture of health advocacy among participants. Evaluation of the project's success will be based on pre- and post-workshop assessments to measure shifts in knowledge and screening participation, alongside tracking attendance and gathering feedback from community stakeholders. This initiative not only seeks to increase awareness and practices related to breast cancer prevention but also aims to improve access to healthcare services, thereby addressing systemic barriers. By integrating continuous education, community resources, and active engagement, this project aspires to foster long-term sustainability and positively influence health outcomes within Monroe County.
Rural Women's Health Project Inc.
Creando Nuestra Salud
The Rural Women’s Health Project (RWHP) is a health justice nonprofit, serving North Central Florida. Our mission is to work with communities to sustainably strengthen their capacity to overcome health barriers. The Creando Nuestra Salud project will increase access to mammogram services and provide education on breast health awareness across medically underserved communities in North Central Florida. The project will consist of engaging the 4 Promotoras de Salud (Community Health Workers) and 8 Comunicadoras (Community Messengers) who serve Spanish and Haitian Creole speakers. The Promotores will share key health information on breast cancer that consists of interactive one-on-one and small group educational sessions, distribution of educational materials developed in-house, connection with our Project SALUD Referral Service (for additional support medical and services), linkage to three mammography events (in partnership with the University of Florida Cancer Center Office of Community Engagement - Project CONTINUITY) for qualifying individuals as well as the collection of demographic data. Through our efforts, we will reach 710 Hispanic/Latinx and Haitian Creole individuals.