Babies younger than 6 months face the highest RSV hospitalization rates among children. 💜 Before leaving the hospital, ask your healthcare team whether your baby should receive an RSV immunization. Learn more: hubs.la/Q04BW-2H0 #ProtectFromDayOne #RSV #PFD1 #AskBerforeDayOne #NMQF

Sis, breast cancer is not all the same. 💗 HR+, HER2-expressing, TNBC and triple-positive breast cancer have different characteristics. Know your type, ask questions about your pathology report and find community with Support Our Sisters. 🔗 hubs.la/Q04BVRMk0 #SistersKnowYourType #NMQF #LiftEveryVoice #SOS #mBC

More white Americans have heart disease. But Black Americans die from it at a ~21% higher rate. You only see that with race and ethnicity data from the census. Without it, the disparity disappears from view. Watch the full webinar: hubs.la/Q04BV0yl0 #PublicHealth #HealthAccess #Census #DataEquity #CivilRights #NMQF #FridayWebinar

Finding people who understand can make a difference. 💙 The Kidney Access Network connects people affected by kidney disease and caregivers to share experiences and find community. Together, We KAN. Join us: hubs.la/Q04BMHLb0 #TogetherWeKAN #KidneyHealth #NMQF #KAN

💙 Memory and thinking changes can have different causes. Asking questions can help you better understand a healthcare professional’s recommendations. Use Heart to Heart to prepare for the conversation. Start here: hubs.la/Q04BLyH40 #TalkAboutAlz #AskQuestions #BrainHealth #NMQF

NMQF is seeking 2 clinics or community health centers to host a complimentary, 60-minute virtual Empowered to Heal clinician workshop this October. Participating clinics may receive up to $350 toward staff lunch. Interested? Email [email protected]. One Pager: hubs.la/Q04BL2FH0 #EmpoweredToHeal #HealthAccess #NMQF

We all call it breast cancer, but metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is not all the same. 💗 This #InternationalBreastCancerDay, let’s champion awareness, equitable access to care, and support for every patient. Explore resources: hubs.la/Q04BC_Qn0 #MBCNotAllTheSame #NMQF #BreastCancerDay

Selena Gomez says nicotine vaping changed her voice—and quitting wasn't easy. 🎤 What does research say about vaping and vocal health? Explore the potential risks, nicotine addiction and resources for quitting. Read more: hubs.la/Q04BzyH60 #FYHNews #VapingAwareness #NMQF #SelenaGomez

More information means more questions—and more confidence in making informed decisions for your baby. 💛 Hear @KekePalmer discuss motherhood, RSV prevention & protecting babies from day one on For Your Health News. 🎧 Listen: hubs.la/Q04Bzg8l0 #ProtectFromDayOne #NMQF #AskBeforeDayOne #FYHN #RSV

💕 Sis, do you know your ER, PR and HER2 results? Start by finding your pathology report in your patient portal or asking your care team for a copy. Knowing your type can help you ask informed questions about your care. 🔗 hubs.la/Q04BrS4X0 #SistersKnowYourType #MBCNotAllTheSame #MBC #NMQF

💙 Avoiding a difficult conversation doesn’t make the concern disappear. A respectful conversation about memory changes can help families share concerns and consider next steps together. Explore Heart to Heart resources: hubs.la/Q04BrH2h0 #TalkAboutAlz #AlzheimersAwareness #NMQF

The future of health care starts with preparing the next generation of physicians. 🩺 What could the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine’s anticipated 2027 accreditation milestone mean for medical education and health access? Read more: hubs.la/Q04BrDv70 #NMQF #FYHNews #FYHN #XavierOchsnerCollegeofMedicine

A baby’s first defense starts before birth. 💜 RSV vaccination during pregnancy can pass protective antibodies to your baby and help reduce the risk of severe illness. Expecting? Ask your provider about RSV protection. Learn more: hubs.la/Q04BqkTd0 #NMQF #ProtectFromDayOne #RSV #MaternalHealth #HealthyBabies #InfantHealth #AskBeforeDayOne #RSVSeason #PFD1

Motherhood means making informed choices to help protect your little one. 💙 Keke Palmer talks motherhood and RSV prevention with For Your Health News. Watch the interview: hubs.la/Q04Bq0nR0 #NMQF #ProtectFromDayOne #RSV #KekePalmer #BabythisisKekePalmer

TODAY: Join us live at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT! Public comments matter. Join the National Minority Quality Forum and Data Equity Coalition for a timely webinar on Supporting Data Standards and Interoperability and learn why equitable, connected health data matters. 📅 Today, October 16 🕛 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT 🔗 Register now: hubs.la/Q04BpGkd0 #NMQF #DataEquity #HealthAccess #Interoperability #PublicCommentsMatter

Obesity is a complex, chronic disease—not a personal failure. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, understanding, and respect when seeking care. Through Empowered to Heal, the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) is partnering with faith and community organizations to reduce stigma, increase understanding of obesity, and promote access to respectful, evidence-based care. 📄 Learn more: Download the FHA Obesity One-Pager: hubs.la/Q04BjY310 Together, we can replace stigma with understanding and empower everyone to take steps toward better health. #EmpoweredToHeal #ObesityAwareness #HealthEquity #EndObesityStigma #CommunityHealth #NMQF

💗 Living with MBC in or near Raleigh, NC? Join our FREE workshop on Oct. 24, 11 AM–1 PM! 📍 John Chavis Memorial Park, Room 4 🍽️ Free lunch + $50 honorarium Contact Taylarr Lopez: [email protected] #NMQF #MBC #PatientVoices

Cancer early detection is advancing—but access must reach the communities that need it most. NMQF President & CEO Dr. Gary Puckrein explores what new research means for health access. Read his op-ed: hubs.la/Q04BgNqS0 #NMQF #CancerEarlyDetection

Public comments matter. 📊 Strong data standards and interoperability are essential to advancing data equity. Join NMQF and the Data Equity Coalition LIVE Oct. 16 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT for a timely discussion with experts across policy, civil rights, and data equity. Register: hubs.la/Q04BcjS70 #DataEquity #NMQF