Health, Hope, 𝄞 Hip-Hop Foundation

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 I am incredibly proud and honored to share that I am the lead author of the abstract poster titled "A Patient Perspective on Actionable Steps to Addressing Disparities in Healthcare Among US Patients With Multiple Myeloma." Having our scientific publication accepted at #ASH24 in #SanDiego is a significant milestone, and I had the privilege of presenting our findings to the global hematology community. This work highlights the critical need for a patient-centered approach to address disparities in healthcare and ensure equitable treatment for all. Thanking Pfizer, especially Robert Ruckman for spearheading this Health Equity Committee. My other squad members who contributed Jim Omel, Dr Brandon Blue, Laura Ortiz-Ravick - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Pamela Price - Balm of Gilead Foundation and Audrey Davis, LPC, PM-LPC - Cancer Support Community. Special shout-out to Jack M Aiello for his invaluable contributions to this powerful poster—SIP my guy! Your collaboration and insights were instrumental in bringing this project to life. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved, especially Pfizer for their support. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of patients with multiple myeloma. I've provided a safe link below for you to view the poster: https://lnkd.in/gAt_rQB5 #MMSM #IMFASH24 #HealthcareEquity #MultipleMyeloma #Research #Collaboration #PatientAdvocacy Let’s keep the conversation going and work towards a more equitable future in healthcare! 💪🏾✨

This is an important medical announcement!!! It’s great to be in #SanDiego at #ASH24 with my International Myeloma Foundation #faMMily! #mmsm #IMFASH24

Happy 🦃 day from us to you! May your day be filled with health, happiness & hope and of course the golden era hip-hop!

🎤 Introducing the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation's latest initiative: the Hip Hope Service Announcement (HHSA)! 🎶 Our inaugural release, "Life As An Advocate," is a powerful hip-hop track that highlights the journey of a patient health advocate. With authentic, real talk and melodic rhythms, this track tells the story of resilience, hope, and the impact of advocacy in the face of health challenges. At the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation, we are on a mission to close the healthcare disparity gap and inspire healthier futures for Black Americans. By blending health education with the cultural influence of hip-hop, we’re breaking down barriers and empowering communities to take charge of their health. "Life As An Advocate" is more than a song—it's a call to action. It challenges us to reflect on the importance of advocating for ourselves and others in navigating healthcare systems. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or supporter, this track is for you. ✨ Join the movement! ✨ Listen to the track, share it with your community, and let us know in the comments: What do you advocate for? Together, we can spark meaningful change and uplift those in need. Let’s make health, hope, and hip-hop a force for good! 🎧 Stream the track, follow us for updates, and join the conversation today. Inspired by my recent participation at Pfizer's 2nd Annual Patient Centric Steering Committee Meetings and the International Myeloma Foundation's 6th Annual M-Power Council held recently. #HealthHopeHipHop #LifeAsAnAdvocate #HHSA #AdvocacyMatters #JoinTheMovement Chris Boshoff, MD, PhD, FMedSci Suneet Varma Tina Deignan Emma Andrews Marianne Gandee Robert Ruckman Katrina Johnson Holly B. Carol Kelly Jonelle Flowers Neha Londono Tom Butina Daneen Sekoni Kristin Manzolillo Nikki Thomas Sylvia Dsouza, MPA Joseph Mikhael Yelak Biru, MSc Angela Valentine Sue Mumma Dingle Jamie Shamekka Marty PMP, CSM Dr. Rob Winn

Spotlight on AACC Member Oya Gilbert: Transforming Health Literacy through Hip-Hop AACC Member Spotlight: Oya G. Founder and CEO of the Health, Hope, 𝄞 Hip-Hop Foundation, is driving change in health literacy and addressing critical Black health disparities at the grassroots level. Through his foundation, Oya merges health education with hip-hop culture, creating an accessible platform for underserved communities to engage in health advocacy and improve health outcomes. His lived experience with multiple myeloma—a cancer disproportionately affecting Black individuals—fuels his commitment to transforming health education. Join us in supporting leaders like Oya who are making a tangible difference. Support Black-owned businesses and institutions by joining or renewing your membership with the African American Chamber of Commerce for PA, NJ & DE. Together, we drive change and create lasting impact. #ImpactInAction #HealthAdvocacy #CommunityImpact #EmpoweringChange #AACCLeadership

Arrival time to Pfizer’s HQ was 8am and as you can see, we have a squad of advocates with a seat at the table…more to come #stoptalkingdosomthing

What a way to kick off the end-of-year celebration for the advocacy steering committees! The view from the 66th floor of Pfizer’s new HQ at Hudson Yards was stunning. Susan Hensley hosted the event, where representatives from different disease groups gathered under one roof. Each committee had the opportunity to share something that moved them over the past year. Marianne Gandee spoke on the growth of this program that started in 2017 with just lung cancer to now 9 disease specific committees!!!🙌🏾🫶🏾 I want to give a special shout-out to Pfizer’s behind-the-scenes logistical team—see what I did there? They truly exemplified the principle of "the patient comes first" by creating a dedicated team to ensure that all advocates could travel smoothly to collaborate safely and effectively. Getting into Pfizer is almost like gaining access to the Pentagon, but this year, they thought of everything. Advocates were kept in the same location, and all credentials were prepared and ready in the hotel lobby—no need for Uber rides. We had executive shuttles instead. In a world where pharmaceutical companies often receive criticism, I want to make sure to highlight when they do good.

Just touch down in NYC and headed to the hotel. It’s always great to be back in NY and I’m looking forward to attending Pfizer’s EOY Advocacy celebration! Stay tuned, more to come ✌🏾 Pfizer Robert Ruckman Patti Jewell Marianne Gandee

The Golden Era of hip-hop, spanning the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, represents a transformative period in music and culture. Characterized by lyrical innovation, diverse production styles, and a strong sense of social consciousness. It was a time when hip-hop became a powerful voice for marginalized communities, addressing issues of identity, inequality, and resilience. The fusion of jazz, funk, and soul in production laid the groundwork for a sound that was both rich and revolutionary. As we reflect on this pivotal moment, we recognize the Golden Era not just as a timeline, but as a cultural movement that reshaped music, art, and society, influencing generations to come. Its essence lies in the celebration of authenticity, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of truth, resonating far beyond the beats and rhymes of the time.