Our Commitment to Equity, Racial Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Equity, Racial Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion

At the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, we commit to equity, racial justice, diversity, and inclusion as core principles guiding our efforts to provide all people with CF the opportunity to live long, fulfilling lives.

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We commit to helping address the systemic barriers that have led to health disparities for many in the CF community, particularly Black, Hispanic, and other communities of color. We will work toward ensuring all individuals with CF have the opportunity for optimal health outcomes. ​

This commitment guides our work to engage and support the CF community, and to work in partnership with individuals in the CF community to best inform and enact these efforts. ​

This commitment guides us as Foundation staff work together to build an inclusive and respectful environment where everyone is welcomed, and where talented individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences have opportunity to thrive. 

Our commitment to these principles makes us stronger as an organization, enables us to better serve all members of the CF community, and ultimately speeds the advancement of our work to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. 

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Health Equity in Cystic Fibrosis

It’s critically important to bring a health equity lens to everything we do in cystic fibrosis. By addressing disparities ranging from delayed diagnosis to decreased access to care, we can help ensure all people with CF have fair and just opportunities to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Resources
Understanding Changes to Lung Function Test Reports Dispelling Misconceptions About Cystic Fibrosis External Racial Justice Working Group: Final Recommendations Addressing Health Inequities in the Cystic Fibrosis Community Communities of Color Report Spanish-Language Resources Spanish-Language Videos CF Community Blog: Diverse Voices Video: Culturally Aware of CF Care Video: See Us: Faces of Disparities in CF Care and Experience
Highlights
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Leads the Way in Improving CF Newborn Screening Acro… Network News May 2024 Update CF Foundation Adapts Registry Reporting to New Race-Neutral Standards CF Foundation Establishes Health Equity Awards to Advance Research Toward Optim… CF Foundation Formalizes Final Set of Recommendations From External Racial Just… CF Foundation Awards Advance Improvements in CF Newborn Screening Network News September 2023 Update CF Foundation Comments to Congress About Health Care Workforce Shortages CF Foundation Formalizes Recommendations to Address Health Inequities CF Foundation Reflects on Progress Toward Equity, Racial Justice, Diversity, an… CF Foundation Continues Working Toward Equity and Timeliness in Cystic Fibrosis… CF Foundation Comments to OPTN UNOS on Transparency in Program Selection CF Foundation Joins More than 2,000 CEOs in Commitment to Advance Diversity and… CF Foundation Comments on FDA Clinical Trial Diversity Plan Guidance CF Foundation Responds to NIH Call for Information on Diversity and Inclusion Addressing Racism and Discrimination
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