The Patient and Caregiver Oncology Quality Council (POQC) Recruitment and Retention Workgroup continues its efforts to include diverse voices in the council by focusing on populations currently underrepresented. This year, the workgroup held outreach events to recruit new voices from the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals from rural settings facing challenges like transportation barriers to healthcare.
To support this mission, POQC hosted tables at Relay for Life in Alpena, MI and Straits Pride on Mackinac Island. These events provided valuable opportunities to engage with community members, share information about POQC’s work, and invite individuals to join us in our efforts to shape a more inclusive healthcare experience for all cancer patients and caregivers.