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Johnson & Johnson supports more than 100 community-led organizations in marginalized communities to provide resources and tools to advance accessible, quality health care in the U.S. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 3, 2024 – Johnson & Johnson announced today that it is collaborating with more than 100 community-led health organizations supporting historically marginalized communities across the United States — building on the Company’s multiyear, multimillion-dollar efforts to improve health equity. Studies have shown that people of color in the U.S. face disparities in access to health care, quality of care, and mortality when compared to their White counterparts.1 And despite continued advancements in U.S. healthcare, race-based and ethnicity-based disparities persist. “We recognize that to effectively address healthcare disparities, changes must occur at all levels in our society. Supporting the work of grassroots organizations, community health centers and national associations is integral to identifying and implementing enduring healthcare solutions,” said Vanessa Broadhurst, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs at Johnson & Johnson. Community-Based Program Support J&J is supporting multiple organizations across the U.S. working in communities to promote health equity, including: It Takes Philly’s Black Doctors Consortium initiative, dedicated to improving the quality of and access to care in a high-touch concierge-style setting, a unique approach to clinics in Philadelphia’s low-income communities facing health challenges. Black Women’s Health Imperative aims to empower Black women to take charge of their health through diabetes prevention and self-management classes. The National Association of Community Health Centers will use this funding to enhance new models of care that improve health outcomes for communities of color and expand workforce programs to create pathways for nurses of color to advance in their careers. Health Equity Innovation Challenge for Start-UpsJ&J recently held a Health Equity Innovation Challenge to support innovative solutions developed by entrepreneurs and start-ups. Among hundreds of applications, five exceptional local health innovators were selected to receive $75,000 in seed funding and mentorship from J&J leaders to help expand and scale their programs. Helene Gayle, M.D., M.P.H., President, Spelman College, chaired the judging committee. Awardees included: Dion’s Chicago Dream (IL), the Greater New York City Black Nurses Association (NY), Oben Health (CA), SisterLove, Inc. (GA), and Students Run Philly Style (PA). “By betting on grassroots initiatives, we are investing in the very fabric of change—local leaders who intimately understand the needs and challenges of their communities,” said Dr. Gayle. “Their proximity, empathy, and innovative approaches are the driving forces behind improving health outcomes.” J&J’s My Health Can’t Wait InitiativeNational Minority Health Month marks the start of J&J’s second year of My Health Can’t Wait, a community wellness initiative. Together with partners including the African American Male Wellness Agency, to date the initiative has reached over 100,000 people, delivered 16,000 health screenings and distributed 35,000 packets of educational materials to communities of color. Over the next six months, My Health Can’t Wait will visit 25 cities across the United States. The first appearance will be on April 27 in Houston, Texas at the “Black Men’s Wellness Day” event. J&J’s My Health Can’t Wait initiative will also sponsor several patient-focused initiatives that are helping to create greater urgency around specific health inequities that disproportionately impact communities of color. This includes Save Legs. Change Lives. which is addressing peripheral arterial disease-related amputation that disproportionally affect Black and Hispanic Americans. Consistent with J&J’s Our Credo commitment to “help people be healthier by supporting better access and care in more places around the world,” J&J is applying a health equity lens across its business, from enhancing diversity in clinical trials to supporting representation within the health workforce. With a community-centered approach, J&J is committed to closing the gap between communities and the healthcare they need. ### Johnson & Johnson’s Commitment to Health EquityHealthcare is advancing at a rapid pace, yet significant gaps in access to quality care persist. At J&J, we are on a mission to advance equitable access to quality care through championing nurses and community health workers and enabling community-centered and culturally conscious care. We do this by collaborating with those closest to the challenge to connect more people to care. Learn more at www.jnj.com/global-health-equity. About Johnson & JohnsonAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com. List of Community-Led Organizations Supported by J&J: Acclinate African American Male Wellness Agency Alliance of Multicultural Physicians American Academy of Dermatology American Academy of Ophthalmology American College of Cardiology American College of Gastroenterology American Heart Association – Puerto Rico American Medical Group Association – Quality and Innovation Collective American Pharmacists Association Arthur L. Garnes Society Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organization Asociación de Cardiologos del Noroeste Association of American Indian Physicians Association of Black Cardiologists* Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists Balm In Gilead, Inc. Bayamón Heart and Lung Institute Black EyeCare Perspective Black Health Matters Black Women’s Health Imperative Capital Area Food Bank CareMessage Centro Medico Episcopal San Lucas Children’s Home Society Of New Jersey Chinese American Hematologist and Oncologist Network CME Outfitters Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses Columbia University - Community Health Worker Training Program Community Outreach and Patient Empowerment Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dion’s Chicago Dream Diverse Surgeons Initiative Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures Greater New York City Black Nurses Association Hip Hop Public Health Howard University College of Pharmacy Illustrate Change - Association of Medical Illustrators Diversity Fellowship Illustrate Change - Columbia University - Skin of Color Pilot Study Inside Edge It Takes Philly Kappa Alpha Psi LUNGevity Mary’s Center Mayagüez Medical Center MedTech Color Morehouse College Morgan State University - ASCEND National Alliance for Hispanic Health National Asian Pacific American Caucus of State Legislators National Association of Community Health Centers National Association of Community Health Workers National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials National Black Caucus of State Legislators National Black Nurses Association National Blood Clot Alliance National Breast Cancer Foundation National Council of State Legislaturers National Governors Association National Health Council National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators National Hispanic Medical Association National Medical Fellowships* National Minority Quality Forum National Optometric Association National Urban League Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. The Nurses Legacy Institute - Chief Nursing Officer Institute* Oben Health Ophthalmic World Leaders Partners In Health* Pathways Community Hub Institute* Pathways to Housing DC SisterLove Incorporated Skin of Color Society Sociedad de Cirugía Vascular y Endovascular de Puerto Rico Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Cardiologia Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine Society of Black Academic Surgeons South Asian IBD Alliance Students Run Philly Style Susan G. Komen Foundation* Taproot Foundation* Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Trenton Health Team, Inc. UnidosUS University of California, Los Angeles - Johnson & Johnson Health Care Executive Program University of Maryland Eastern Shore - School of Pharmacy and Health Professions University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc. University of South Carolina - Center for Community Health Alignment Village Capital Women in Government Women in Optometry Women of Color in Pharma Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy *Funding also provided by the Johnson & Johnson US Foundation, Inc.

Hope Triumphs Over Hate: Georgia's Stand Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Key Takeaways Georgia lawmakers proposed over 20 bills that would have legalized discrimination based on religious grounds, prevented transgender youth from team sports in their self-identified gender, and blocked access to essential gender affirming care for young transgender persons. Organizations like SisterLove worked collaboratively with lawmakers to mount a broad resistance to these legislative efforts to codify bigotry into law. This victory signals a growing shift away from the reactionary and oppressive attempts by conservative officials to destroy the rights of marginalized communities nationwide. In the early hours of Friday March 29th, as the Georgia legislative session wrapped up, a wave of relief and triumph washed over the LGBTQ+ community and their steadfast allies. Facing over 20 proposed anti-LGBTQ+ bills designed to nullify the civil and human rights of LGBTQIA+ persons and communities, brave lawmaker allies like State Representative Park Cannon in the Georgia legislature acted in solidarity with SisterLove and other LGBTQ+ advocates and organizations to ensure not a single measure moved forward. The broad span of the proposed legislation targeted essential rights from healthcare to sports, and would have rolled back decades of progress in the struggle to acknowledge and protect the civil liberties of the LGBTQIA+ community. The defeat of these draconian bills is a significant step towards ensuring dignity and equal opportunities for all persons, regardless of their gender or sexual identity are recognized by the law. This victory in Georgia echoes a growing movement of resistance against attempts to legalize discrimination across the nation and sets an inspiring precedent of the power of organization and multilateral advocacy efforts based on intersectionality and inclusivity. States like Florida, West Virginia, and Arizona, are all witnessing halted anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, signaling changing political and social landscapes. A United Front Against Discrimination The resilience of Georgia's LGBTQIA+ community was a crucial element to the defeat of these bills. Organizations like Amplify Georgia, URGE GA, Spark Reproductive Justice Now, the Afiya Center, and our own Policy, Advocacy, and Mobilization team worked hand-in-hand to sponsor multiple initiatives and organize events to urge lawmakers to fight back against the attempts of conservative lawmakers to weaponize the legislative process against the LGBTQIA+ community. Our stand with other advocacy organizations against this legislative assault sets a path forward for defending the rights of our LBGTQIA+ community in the future. It also amplifies a broader societal shift away from bigotry and towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Aftermath: Statements and Significance Despite the important progress represented by this recent victory, there remains much ground to cover on the path to achieving full equality and equity for the LGBTQ+ community in Georgia, as underscored by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023 State Equality Index. This chapter in Georgia's history is not only a showcase of what can be achieved when we stand together but also a clarion call to persist in the journey towards a just and inclusive society. You can help us carry this victory for equality, equity, and social justice forward. Every action, be it through education, advocacy, or donation, contributes to the ongoing battle for a world where everyone, regardless of their identity, is treated with dignity and respect. Join our advocacy network today to be a part of our movement to protect the health, rights, and justice of your community.

Georgia's Insidious “Hunt for Immigrant” Legislation The Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act, HB 1105, was introduced in the Georgia House chamber on January 31, 2024. HB 1105 gained traction in the Georgia legislature after the death of a 22 year old UGA nursing student, Laken Riley. The main suspect in Riley’s killing, Jose Ibarra, is said to have entered the country illegally in 2022, and now faces multiple murder and assault charges. Following Riley’s death, HB 1105 was passed in the Georgia House on February 29, 2024, with the intent of cracking down on immigration policies and preventing such “avoidable crime.” HB 1105 is headed for further deliberation in the Georgia Senate who now have until Georgia’s last day of session (sine die), on March 28, 2024 to oppose or vote in favor of the bill. If passed, HB 1105 would mandate, rather than encourage, that local agencies, state agencies, and law enforcement agencies work in conjunction with, and enter into agreements with, federal immigration authorities. It would permit law enforcement officers to arrest, with probable cause, any person suspected of being an “illegal alien.” Failure to comply could result in penalties such as withholding funds from local and state agencies. Further, sheriffs who neglect to investigate the immigration status of a suspected “illegal alien” could be guilty of a misdemeanor or a misdemeanor of an aggravated nature. Currently, some cities, such as Athen-Clarke County, limit their coordination with immigration authorities, and refuse to keep people in jail after completing their sentences. Therefore, refusing to jail immigrants and nonimmigrants if they have no criminal history. HB 1105 would mandate that county jails, and police officials screen all “suspected foreign nationals” for their immigration status. Further, it would require that jails detain “illegal aliens” who have completed their sentence, or have no outstanding arrests, for further detainment by immigration authorities. In such a critical time, Georgia lawmakers should not use Riley’s death as a political tactic to drive a xenophobic and discriminatory anti-immigrant agenda. HB 1105 is a “hunt for immigrant” bill that overburdens county jails, places unnecessary pressure on police officials, and leads to illegal racial profiling of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Further, this bill invites error, separates families and distorts local law enforcement priorities. Responsibility for this egregious crime rests solely with the perpetrator, and not the million immigrants, who have collectively added great value to our state. This forceful intrusion is unnecessary, unwarranted, and does not reflect a current need to crack down on immigrants in Georgia. The crimes committed by one individual should not be used to generalize entire communities. In fact, many studies have found that immigrants are less drawn to violent crime than native-born citizens. Immigrants make up Georgia’s workforce, contribute to Georgia's economic growth, and contribute to state and local taxes. Georgia is home to over 1 million immigrants, who in 2021, collectively paid over $11.4 billion in taxes. We supports bills that would help end violence against women and keep all Georgians safe. We believe in everyone’s fundamental right to live in safe and sustainable communities. Unfortunately, HB 1105 is not the solution. HB 1105 would weaken community trust and relationships with law enforcement, harm families and communities of color, and promote racial profiling. We oppose HB 1105 and stands in solidarity with Hispanic, Latinx, and communities of color. We stand with the numerous Hispanic and Latinx organizations that have spoken out against HB 1105 for its stigmatization of communities of color, and discriminatory anti-immigrant agenda. We ask that you make your voice heard! Contact your Georgia Senator and urge them to VOTE NO in opposition to HB 1105. To find your representative, please go to My Voter Page. Please join us in the fight for our rights and lives, sign up to be a SisterLove E-advocate today.

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< Back Community Health Worker: Prevention Specialty Apply Now Job Type Full-Time About the Role This role specializes in sexual and Reproductive Health Prevention Education, responsible for providing HIV testing, counseling, linkage to care, biomedical prevention tools, and education. Requirements Perform HIV Antibody Testing, STI and Pregnancy screenings; PrEP and PEP Navigation; HIV Self-Test Kit distribution. Desired Skills Ability to connect with others and forge strong relationships; Ability to multitask, meet critical deadlines; Computer literacy. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Public Health, Social Behavioral, or a directly related field preferred; One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting; CPR certification. About the Company SisterLove Inc., committed to eradicating the adverse effects of HIV and the sexual and reproductive health rights and justice challenges impacting Black women. Apply Now Download this job description Community Health Worker: Prevention Specialty

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< Back What’s The Difference Between A Breast Self-Exam And A Clinical Breast Exam? A clinical breast exam is performed by a healthcare professional who is trained to recognize many different types of abnormalities and warning signs. This in-office exam will most likely be completed by your family physician or gynecologist at your annual exam, whereas your breast self-exam is something every woman should do at once at month at home. A Visual Check Of Skin And Tissue During a clinical breast exam, your healthcare provider checks your breasts’ appearance. You may be asked to raise your arms over your head, let them hang by your sides, or press your hands against your hips. These postures allow your healthcare provider to look for differences in size or shape between your breasts. The skin covering your breasts is checked for any rash, dimpling, or other abnormal signs. Your nipples may be checked to see if fluid is expressed when lightly squeezed. A Manual Check for Unusual Texture or Lumps Using the pads of the fingers, your healthcare provider checks your entire breast, underarm, and collarbone area for any lumps or abnormalities. It is worth noting that some women have breast tissue that appears to be full of tiny fibrous bumps or ridges throughout the breast tissue, known as fibrocystic breasts. Overall lumpy tissue is something your provider will want to note but is unrelated to cancer. A suspicious lump –the type your physician is checking for– is generally about the size of a pea before anyone can feel it in the breast tissue. The manual exam is done on one side and then the other. Your healthcare provider will also check the lymph nodes near the breast to see if they are enlarged. An Assessment of Any Suspicious Area If a lump is discovered, your healthcare provider will note its size, shape, and texture. He or she will also check to see if the lump moves easily. Benign lumps often feel different from cancerous ones, but any lump found will likely need to be examined with further diagnostic measures. It may be helpful to know that lumps that appear soft, smooth, round, and movable are likely to be either benign tumors or cysts. A lump that is hard and oddly-shaped and feels firmly attached within the breast is more likely to be cancer, but further tests are needed to diagnose the problem. The Value of Clinical Breast Exams Clinical Breast exams are an important part of early detection. Although most lumps are discovered through breast self-exams, an experienced professional may notice a suspicious place that fails to register as a warning in the patient’s mind. Materials on this page are courtesy of National Cancer Institute Want to learn more about how to check yourself for breast cancer? Tell us where to send your guide. 1/0 Previous Next