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Welcome to the Mayo Clinic’s Community Outreach and Engagement Research Services (COERS) blog. COERS partners with communities and works in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute community outreach, engagement initiatives, and health equity research to address the needs of the communities we serve.
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For more than two decades, Dianne Townsend has been a steadfast advocate for breast cancer awareness, particularly within African American communities. A 36-year survivor and…
Community Scientists are trained community members who collaborate with medical researchers to improve the health of those in their communities. Community Scientists participate in activities…
"Health, Heart, and Hands" is an inspiring Q&A series that offers a behind-the-scenes look into the minds of the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center's Community Outreach and…
Cervical cancer is almost always caused by persistent infection with high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). Routine screening has dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths, as…
Cervical cancer ranks as the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with the highest prevalence in low- and middle-income countries. In the U.S., thanks…
While cervical cancer can affect all women, non-Hispanic Black women in the U.S. face higher rates of diagnosis and mortality compared to white women. This…
Cervical cancer affects women of all backgrounds, but non-Hispanic Black women in the U.S. are disproportionately diagnosed and face higher mortality rates compared to white…
"Health, Heart, and Hands" is an inspiring Q&A series that offers a behind-the-scenes look into the minds of the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center's Community Outreach and…
Ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and primary peritoneal cancer are collectively referred to as ovarian cancer due to their shared tissue origin and similar…
"Health, Heart, and Hands" is an inspiring Q&A series that offers a behind-the-scenes look into the minds of the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center's Community…
A recent study highlights the connection between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometrial cancer, the most common type of uterine cancer. Kristina Butler, M.D., a Mayo Clinic gynecologic…
Each year, approximately 100,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with gynecologic cancers, which target the female reproductive system, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus,…
A groundbreaking study by Mayo Clinic has identified critical gaps in current genetic screening protocols for hereditary cancer risks, particularly among underrepresented minority groups. These research findings,…
Cervical cancer remains a significant health challenge in the U.S., with nearly one-third of cases resulting in death over the past decade, according to the…
As we reflect on the past year, Mayo Clinic's Community Outreach and Engagement in Research Services (COERS) has made remarkable strides in fostering partnerships, delivering…
Mayo Clinic researchers have announced promising results from a groundbreaking study on glioblastoma – the most common and aggressive form of primary brain cancer. The…
At the 2024 Society of Urologic Oncology Annual Meeting in Dallas, Mark Tyson, M.D., a urologic oncologist and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher shared groundbreaking…
Cancer care is most effective when tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Unfortunately, systemic barriers and discrimination have led to poorer outcomes…
At Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine, researchers are uncovering groundbreaking insights into cancer treatment by analyzing stool samples, which offer a wealth of information about the…
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, with only 9% of patients surviving five years after diagnosis. "That is an abysmally low number, probably…
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