Campaigns

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that disproportionately affects Black women, who are three times more likely to develop it than white women. Beyond Lupus raises awareness and visibility by sharing patient stories, delivering culturally tailored resources, and providing guidance on early diagnosis and treatment. The campaign also empowers women with tools for self-advocacy and encourages participation in research that reflects those most impacted.

COVID-19 remains a serious threat, with misinformation and access barriers fueling ongoing risks. The Auntie Rona campaign makes the virus tangible through humor, memes, and social media storytelling that resonate across diverse audiences. The campaign engages families online and at community events to encourage vaccination, combat misinformation, and keep conversations about COVID-19 alive.

Influenza poses a significant threat to vulnerable populations. The fact is Medicaid beneficiaries, many of whom are people of color and from low-income households, are not receiving the same timely care as those with private insurance. Influenza poses a significant threat to underserved populations, particularly children, older adults, and individuals with underlying conditions. It is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can result in severe illness, hospitalizations, and in some cases, even death.

Alzheimer’s and dementia are growing concerns in communities of color, where stigma, late diagnoses, and limited resources remain barriers to care. Talk About Alzheimer’s increases awareness and reduces stigma through culturally relevant education, storytelling, and caregiver engagement. The campaign connects families with resources, promotes early detection, and fosters supportive spaces for open conversations about brain health.

RSV poses a significant threat to
vulnerable populations. The fact is parents of color, particularly those of low-income status, are not prepared for the next wave of RSV. RSV poses a significant threat to vulnerable populations, particularly infants and young children with compromised immune systems. It is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can result in severe illness, hospitalizations, and in some cases, even death.

National Minority Health Month is an inclusive initiative that addresses the health needs of people of color. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of local communities to eliminate the disproportionate burden of premature death and preventable illness in minority populations through prevention, early detection, and control of disease complications.

Health Not Hype is a National Minority Quality Forum initiative that provides clear, evidence-based information about GLP-1 medications, obesity treatment, compounded drugs, medication safety, and access to care. Through public education, digital outreach, patient advocacy, and policy engagement, the campaign helps people separate facts from misinformation and make informed decisions with their healthcare providers.

There’s Levels to This is a National Minority Quality Forum health education campaign focused on raising awareness about hyperlipidemia, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular health. The campaign provides accessible information to help people understand their cholesterol levels, recognize their risk factors, talk with their health care providers, and take steps toward better heart health. Through education and culturally relevant messaging, the campaign aims to promote earlier awareness, prevention, and equitable access to cardiovascular care.

National Minority Quality Forum health education campaign focused on increasing awareness and understanding of ATTR-cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM), a rare and progressive heart condition that can be difficult to recognize or diagnose. The campaign provides culturally relevant, easy-to-understand resources to help individuals and families recognize potential symptoms, understand risk factors—including hereditary risk—and feel more confident asking health care providers about screening, testing, and diagnosis. By encouraging earlier conversations and recognition, the NMQF ATTR-CM campaign aims to help communities, particularly those disproportionately affected, better understand this rare heart condition and take an active role in their heart health.

The Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative (CSSI) is a National Minority Quality Forum initiative focused on transforming cancer care by shifting diagnosis and treatment from later stages to earlier stages, particularly in historically underserved and underrepresented communities. The initiative brings together advocacy, education, community engagement, clinical research, quality improvement, and innovative approaches to cancer screening and early detection to address persistent disparities in cancer outcomes. CSSI also explores emerging technologies such as multi-cancer early detection while working to expand access to screening, representative clinical trials, and high-quality cancer care. The ultimate goal is to improve cancer outcomes and reduce cancer deaths by making earlier detection and equitable care more accessible to everyone.

Support Our Sisters: Thriving with mBC & Chronic Disease is a National Minority Quality Forum initiative creating a supportive space for Black and Hispanic women living with metastatic breast cancer (mBC) and chronic conditions. The campaign provides culturally relevant education, practical tools, and resources to help women navigate treatment, medication management, emotional wellness, relationships, financial and future planning, and other challenges that can come with managing cancer alongside chronic disease. Through patient-centered resources, research, shared stories, and community connection, the initiative aims to empower women and their caregivers to feel informed, supported, and confident in advocating for the care they deserve.