Mammograms can save lives by detecting breast cancer early when it's easier to treat, and before it can spread or grow. Unfortunately, research shows that minority women in South Florida are less likely to seek preventive breast health care.
The Breast Health Initiative (BHI) was founded by medical students at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in 2011 to improve access to affordable breast health services and breast health education for uninsured women in Miami-Dade County.
Over the past 12 years, BHI's annual student-organized art show has raised over $115,000 to support breath health education and follow-up diagnostic screenings and navigation services for women enrolled in the College of Medicine's Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP program. Thanks to BHI, women in need can access vital care and support.
Fundraising Team
- Executive Director: Zoya Mukherjee
- Internal Director: Mikaela Rockwell
- External Director: Zia Coblentz
- Communications Director: Samantha Siu
Clinical and Outreach Team
- Education Director: Ana Lop
- Co-Research Director: Sophia Acosta
- Co-Research Director: Melissa Suarez
- Internal Director: Ana Ruas
- Community Director: Lauryn Bachman