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American counterparts, and this is in part due to African Americans presenting with a late stage of cancer at the time of diagnosis. Early detection of such cancers is key to improving survival rates. Since March 2011, HHAD has partnered with several local churches and community events to spread awareness about head and neck cancers and conduct cancer screenings . This project is important for all members of the community but especially musicians due to their increased occupational exposure to tobaccos and alcohol, both risk factors for developing head and neck cancer.
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in 2005, sharing the mission and promise to keep New
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and was formed in March 2011, shortly after he died from oral cancer. Before his death, Roscoe challenged his medical support staff at NOMAF and his doctors at Tulane to promote head and neck cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection throughout his community. African
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The NOMC's expanded social services include the registration of patients in pharmaceutical assistance programs, crisis and case management, electronic medical records, identifying musician-patients, referral to and follow-up with appropriate agencies, and involvement in regular meetings with
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Memorial Screening Initiative is a component of NOMAF's partnership with Healing Hands Across the Divide (HHAD), a public outreach program of the Department of Otolaryngology at Tulane University School of Medicine. This program honors the life of
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musicians access to affordable medical services utilizing such facilities as a medical school, volunteers, and community providers. The NOMC hosts community blood drives including live performers supporting the Blood Center of New
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partnering organizations to provide outreach to patients in non-clinical settings. The clinic is also involved in local government efforts to improve the health of musicians, such as supporting a ban on smoking in New
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to fulfill campaign promises including an universal health program for hospitals and universal "charity" care. In 1995, McConnell set out to design a comprehensive health care system to treat musicians.
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own wellness strategies, the Herman Ernest
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