Diversity News

Advancing Equity in Cancer Care: Dr. Mecker Moller’s Call to Action

In a recent presentation, Dr. Mecker Moller, a faculty member in the Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago, highlighted the critical need to address disparities in cancer care, particularly in Latina communities. Her talk emphasized the moral obligation healthcare providers have to reduce gaps in access, treatment, and outcomes for gastrointestinal cancer patients. Dr. Moller's work underscores our shared responsibility to promote equity and improve health outcomes for all members of our community.