MOQC Centering Equity Task Force
The MOQC Centering Equity Task Force is a dedicated group of oncology professionals, pharmacists, administrative leaders, community advocates, patients, and caregivers, all united by the goal of ensuring equitable cancer care. The Task Force meets virtually about once a month.
Beginning in 2024, the group met to identify challenges, propose solutions, and promote change that will allow individuals from all backgrounds to achieve the best possible oncology health outcomes. Their work will continue to evolve with the goal of creating a lasting framework for equitable oncology care, where health equity is the standard and not the exception.
MOQC Equity Strategic Plan
The Centering Equity Task Force has developed a 3-year strategic plan focused on advancing equitable and inclusive care, prioritizing patient and caregiver perspectives, and addressing disparities through community-driven approaches. Progress toward these goals will be tracked annually, with a focus on implementing new initiatives outlined in the plan. The Equity Task Force will lead these efforts, ensuring that the initiatives are effectively integrated across practices to enhance patient care and equity.
Members of the Equity Task Force
Beth Sieloff, MPH
Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan
Bindu Potugari, MD
Henry Ford Health
Brooke Simmons
Ascension Borgess
Cindy Fenimore, CMOM
Great Lakes Cancer Management Specialists – Ascension St. John Hospital
David Shalowitz, MD
West Michigan Cancer Center
Rev. Diane Smith
Angela Hospice
Elena Stoffel, MD
Rogel Cancer Center Cancer
Iman Mohamed, MD
Ascension Borgess
Jeanie Mullen
Memorial Healthcare Cancer Center
Lydia Benitez Colon, PharmD, BCOP
Michigan Medicine
Melissa Steller, MBA
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Herbert-Herman Cancer Center
Michael Dudley
POQC
Shannon Wills, PA
Henry Ford Health
Sharon Kim
POQC
Susan Daron, RN
Henry Ford Health
Suzanne Fadly, PharmD
Karmanos Cancer Center McLaren Greater Lansing
Tracey Cargill-Smith
POQC
Yelena Kier, DO
Munson Healthcare
Zachary Hector-Word, MD
Munson Healthcare
For more information or if you are interested in joining the task force, please contact Dilhara Muthukuda.
