All papers must include the following: 4-6 pages not including title and reference page. (**4 page minimum of research).
Papers must follow APA or MLA style of referencing and use both in-text citations and a reference list. All papers must use a minimum of 3 references. Two of these references must be academic references such as academic journals or books. . A third reference can be the agency website or information from other relevant websites, such as the United Ways Community Needs Assessment.
1. Be the Match Introduction
This community partner is a National Marrow Donor Program that works towards expanding the donor bank for various ethnic groups. It is often difficult for ethnic minorities to find a marrow match for life-threatening diseases such as leukemia and other blood cancers and diseases. Essentially, Be the Match is attempting to address some of the disparities that exist in healthcare and positively impact the healthcare of various racial and ethnic groups.
https://bethematch.org/about-us/
-Introduction and Overview to the Problem (Blood Cancers, etc.) you should research and write a 4-6 page that provides an introduction and overview to what blood cancers are, the extent of the problem, populations affected, and how organizations such as Be the Match address the problem.
-Problems faced by Underserved Groups: persons who are part of groups that are underserved or unable to find a match are the focus of this section. Focus on diversity, ethnic and racial diversity. What are the implications of leaving this problem unaddressed?
-Current treatments and obstacles to these treatments. What are the current treatments? What are the obstacles to accessing treatment? Remember this is not a science paper but rather should provide an explanation for anyone who is not familiar with blood cancers.
-Treatment Funding: Current issues with payment should be covered in this section. See the website and information on Medicare payment for example.
-Advocacy and Awareness: What kinds of advocacy are needed to help address this problem and ways people can get involved. What types of advocacy could you or other members of the community commit to doing to address this issue? How can civic engagement be a part of this?
-Innovative or Potential Solutions: What are potential solutions that can make treatment more equitable? How would these solutions impact the problem?
