Our stories demonstrate the impact on patient care by the specialty of pathology through our programs and grants, most notably by See, Test & Treat—our flagship humanitarian program. All of these stories would not be possible without the support of CAP members, staff, corporations, foundations, patient advocacy groups, health institutions, and laboratory communities.
The Leadership Pull of Pathology
The journey to pathology often leads to leadership. That’s particularly true for Jasmine Saleh, MD, MPH, and Ashley Volaric, MD. Dr. Saleh is one of this year’s Leadership Development Awards honorees. Dr. Volaric was a recipient in 2018. Born bilaterally deaf into a world of silence, Dr. Saleh was 5 years old when she received…
See, Test & Treat: The Lead Pathologist’s Role
When a CAP member applies for a CAP Foundation grant to hold a See, Test & Treat program, he or she is signing up to manage a public health event. “The lead pathologist is central to the role of coordinating the support of all key stakeholders at Cambridge Health Alliance,” said Rebecca A. Osgood, MD,…
President’s Column: CAP Foundation Is a Community
By Guillermo G. Martinez-Torres, MD, FCAP At a CAP meeting a few years ago, I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was Karim E. Sirgi, MD, MBA, FCAP, my predecessor as president of the CAP Foundation. He said he was looking for good people to become involved in the foundation . . . and …
Herbek Award Helps Mobilize Mammography Screening
A three-hour one-way trip is a long journey only for a mammogram. But that’s the way it is for women in some rural communities in Mississippi. “In our time, despite the medical advances to prevent and cure cancer, many women still are unable to access cancer screening, the most important step in reducing the cancer…
Rutgers Gynecologic Oncologist Touts Preventative Power of See, Test & Treat
Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, in partnership with University Hospital, serves as the safety-net health care system for the city of Newark and its surrounding municipalities of East Orange, Irvington, and Orange, all in New Jersey. Out of Newark’s population of almost 300,000, 30% of residents are living in poverty and over 25% are uninsured. Common…
BioReference: A Champion of Laboratory Medicine
Most supporters connect with the CAP Foundation because their missions align. BioReference, an OPKO Health Company with a leading position in genetics, women’s health, and cancer, is working to advance the course of modern medicine. At the same time, the CAP Foundation is mobilizing pathologists to lead cancer screening, diagnosis, and access to care in…
See, Test & Treat Programs Around the Country
The CAP Foundation’s flagship program enjoyed a busy spring, summer, and fall, logging eight events in eight different states. From April to October, See, Test & Treat provided free cancer screenings to over 500 women, some of whom had never had a mammogram. Much like the women it serves, no See, Test & Treat event…
Merck: A Desire to Improve Lives
See, Test & Treat served as a catalyst, inspiring Merck to support pathologists in their quest to help underserved patients. As a result, the CAP Foundation flagship program experienced first-hand how corporate responsibility and a desire to improve patient lives is at the core of Merck & Co’s philosophy and corporate culture. Merck is a…
President’s Column: The Foundation as a Catalyst
By Karim E. Sirgi, MD, MBA, FCAP The CAP Foundation’s role as a catalyst—for learning, for leadership, and for improving people’s lives—is on my mind as my term as president comes to an end. While this is a bittersweet moment for me, I am happy to report that your foundation is strong and growing! Building…
Loyola Lead Pathologist Reflects on Fourth See, Test & Treat
In 2015, Loyola University Medical Center became the site of the first See, Test & Treat program in Illinois, the CAP’s home state. On Saturday, September 8, Loyola hosted its fourth See, Test & Treat, serving a diverse population including Hispanic, Polish, and Turkish patients. To mark the occasion, CAP Foundation staff sat down with…
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