Manisha Salinas, Dr. P.H.

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• Advancing Survivorship Support through Virtual Health Equity Resources for Breast Cancer Responsive Education (HERCaRE) Jacksonville, Fla.

  The purpose of the HERCaRE study aims to pilot and evaluate a virtual navigation and support platform for Black breast cancer survivors within the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Florida catchment area. This study will assess the usability, acceptability, and engagement of participants with the HERCaRE platform, which provides culturally tailored educational content. By leveraging mobile technology, HERCaRE seeks to address gaps in supportive care and empower survivors to take an active role in their health management. This study will involve recruiting adult Black breast cancer survivors who are willing to engage with the platform and provide feedback through bi-weeklys surveys, data gathered will guide refinements to the platform to ensure its relevance and effectiveness in address health disparities within the community.