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COMMUNITY CORNER

HAWAI ‘ I COMPREHENSIVE CANCER COALITION

In 2018 , Brenda Hernandez , PhD , UH Cancer Center associate researcher , assumed the reigns of chair of the Hawai ‘ i Comprehensive Cancer Coalition ( HCCC ) from Shane Morita , MD . As HCCC chair , Hernandez is focused on cancer prevention , community engagement and networking .

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Coalition is dedicated to the implementation of the Hawai ‘ i State Cancer Plan ( 2016-2020 ), which provides a roadmap for reducing cancer disparities in the state . Te UH Cancer Center has been a member of the Coalition since 2002 .

THE HCCC IS COMPRISED OF OVER 70 CANCER STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING NON - PROFITS , MEDICAL CENTERS , ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS , AND BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AT THE STATE , REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS .

Top photo : The HCCC honored U . S . Senator Mazie Hirono with the 2018 Courage Award at the annual HCCC Summit at the Hilton Hawaiian Village . Senator Hirono was recognized for her bravery and continued service in Congress while battling Stage IV cancer . Right : The UH Cancer Center team at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event at Ke ‘ ehi Lagoon Beach Park . Bottom left : UH Cancer Center employees and their family members participated in the Susan G . Komen Hawaii Race for the Cure 10K and 5K events .

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