American Cancer Society: Health Equity Ambassador Training

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to addressing the unequal burden of cancer in diverse communities. African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino,  LGBTQ+ and uninsured individuals are more likely to develop and die from cancer than the general U.S. population. Limited access to quality health care greatly impacts one’s ability to access early detection resources. This often results in late-stage diagnoses, which limits life-saving treatment options.

The goal of the Health Equity Ambassador (HEA) program is to promote cancer health equity and reduce cancer screening disparities through community outreach and education. The American Cancer Society and partnering organization(s), work together to mobilize a volunteer workforce of trained Health Equity Ambassadors, to help under served individuals and historically marginalized communities prevent and find cancer early.