Jennifer Nkonga
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Mission champion seeking to help people and organizations build their capacity and…
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Jennifer Nkonga shared thisToday is day two of an exciting new life chapter. After 15 amazing years with ACS, I moved on to join the team in the Dept. of Epidemiology and Cancer Control at St. Jude, and I'm pinching myself. When I walked across campus this morning through the clinic area, I passed kiddos and families going to and from treatment. The mission is here IRL right in front of me. I have been warmly welcomed and know that this is where I'm supposed to be. I marvel that I get to be a part of Danny Thomas's dream project. #WeAreStJude
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Jennifer Nkonga shared thisShoutout to the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) for creating a community of health centers caring for all Americans for the past 60 years. Thank you for caring for patients in need.Jennifer Nkonga shared thisThis #NationalHealthCenterWeek, the American Cancer Society is proudly celebrating 60 years of community-driven primary care at health centers. We collaborate with 422 health centers nationwide and partner with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) to improve #cancer prevention and screening for patients. Thank you to all our #communityhealthcenter partners! Your work reflects the power of innovation and collective impact – and is a driving force behind building healthier futures and helping to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
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Jennifer Nkonga reposted thisJennifer Nkonga reposted thisThe U.S. Senate Finance Committee released its sections of the budget reconciliation bill yesterday, covering the tax and health care portions of the bill that passed the House last month. The Senate bill doubles down on the House version which, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), would result in $793 billion cuts to Medicaid and cause nearly 11 million people to become uninsured with no other affordable health insurance options. Despite hopes that Senators would work to minimize the deadly impact of this bill, the Senate language advances actions that put health care out of reach for more Americans. If passed and implemented, these cuts and provisions designed to dismantle access to health coverage will, as projected, increase the number of uninsured people nationwide, raise overall health care costs and negatively impact state budgets. This bill attains savings by terminating health coverage for millions, impacting cancer patients by ripping away lifesaving treatment for individuals living with cancer, including children, force millions to delay cancer screenings leading to later stage diagnoses, and increase health care costs for everyone. Research tells us time and time again that access to health insurance is one of the most significant predictors in surviving a cancer diagnosis. ACS CAN is urging Senators to remove these harmful cuts to health care programs before this bill comes to the floor. This bill will undo more than a decade of progress in decreasing uninsured rates nationwide and improving cancer outcomes. It cannot be overstated that this will result in more suffering and death from cancer. ACS CAN urges the Senate to hear the voices of their constituents calling on them to protect access to health insurance for those with no other affordable health care options and vote against any cuts to Medicaid in any form and any proposals that would make it more unaffordable to access Marketplace or private insurance plans. Lives are truly on the line. Take action: Tell your senators to vote NO on this bill. https://lnkd.in/eWbwFqYC
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Jennifer Nkonga shared thisCuts to affordable health care will hurt millions of hardworking people in America. This includes cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Senator Rick Scott and Senator Ashley Moody, will you #ProtectAffordableCare & #ProtectMedicaid? Support a healthy America for all in need!
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Jennifer Nkonga reposted thisAmerican Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
Jennifer Nkonga reposted thisWe’re frustrated. You’re frustrated. Despite so many cancer patients and cancer advocates speaking out, #Medicaid, a program that provides lifesaving health care coverage to nearly 80 million people, is still under attack. Congress is still considering devastating cuts to this critical program. Cancer patients and their families count on this program for their crucial health care, including 1 in 3 children diagnosed with cancer and 1 in 10 adults with a history of cancer. We can’t let this happen. There’s still time to make your voice heard. Send a message to your lawmaker asking them to commit to voting no on any cuts to Medicaid in any form! https://lnkd.in/ed7r2d4jCongress: Commit to voting NO on any cuts to MedicaidCongress: Commit to voting NO on any cuts to Medicaid -
Jennifer Nkonga shared this“Mama, I think it’s cool that you know a vaccine that can prevent cancer,” said my friend’s son today when he completed his HPV series. We need good news and we’ve got it. Help spread positive cancer prevention messages through your organization with this great toolkit designed for families in the SE US. #hpvvaccination #itsourway #sehpvrtJennifer Nkonga shared this“It’s Our Way Down South” is a new regional communication campaign developed by HPV Vaccination Roundtable of the Southeast members for our neighbors to promote HPV vaccination for cancer prevention. The campaign includes general campaign materials for the Southeast and tailored campaign materials for Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Materials can be co-branded and personalized for your organization, including your organization's, logo, and QR code and vanity URL for your organization's website. Request access to the campaign at https://lnkd.in/eg3P-csm. Visit https://lnkd.in/gDkW4_BS to learn more about the HPV Vaccination Roundtable of the Southeast. #EndHPVcancers
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Jennifer Nkonga shared thisACS has staff across the country partnering to prevent cancer through vaccination. Public health heros all. So proud to work with fierce, committed colleagues who give their all on the daily. America, we work for you!! Thank you Indiana Immunization Coalition for your massive efforts to drive progress! #NHPVC25
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Jennifer Nkonga shared thisRevitalized. Inspired. Driven. What a great first day at the first ever National HPV Conference. Shout out to the Innovation Panel extraordinary presenters: epidemiologist Natalie H. social worker Kennan DeGruccio, LSW, pediatrician and immunization researcher Sharon Humiston from Immunize.org and CMA Sally Wright from HealthNet. It may be the most fun I’ve ever had moderating a panel! #NHPVC25
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Jennifer Nkonga shared thisCalling on cancer prevention vaccination champions! The 2025 HPV Vaccination Promising Practices Series rolls out tomorrow, 3/26/25 at 2 PM EST. Join us to reset on interventions in real world practice. Hear why we do this from a survivor champion, and hear how it works in practice from a pediatric physician champion. This is the series for public health and health care practitioners to get "recipe cards" for cancer prevention success. Register below and stay tuned for future sessions of this quarterly series! https://lnkd.in/e4waz_Yf #AmericanCancerSociety #HPVRT #PublicHealth #InnovationInHealth #PromisingPractices2025
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Jennifer Nkonga liked thisJennifer Nkonga liked thisTurning evidence into action is one of the greatest challenges—and one of the greatest opportunities—in public health. The American Cancer Society National HPV Vaccination Roundtable/American Cancer Society National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer meeting in June demonstrated how research, recommendations, collaboration, and communication come together to move proven strategies into practice. One example previewed at the meeting was the HPV Self-Collection Implementation Dashboard, a new resource that connects healthcare professionals with peers implementing HPV self-collection to facilitate shared learning. In this article, I reflect on why this milestone matters, and why communication is essential to translating evidence into action.Turning Evidence Into Action: Reflections on the HPV Self-Collection Implementation DashboardTurning Evidence Into Action: Reflections on the HPV Self-Collection Implementation Dashboard
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Jennifer Nkonga liked thisTwenty years of service. Countless student lives impacted. While most people never see the work, Norman's dedication helps ensure that hundreds of SSF resident scholars have a safe, comfortable, and dependable place to call home. Whether it's a late-night emergency or routine maintenance, he is always there when needed. Thank you, Norman Moore, for 20 years of commitment to our resident scholars and our mission. SSF is stronger because of you. Congratulations on this incredible milestone! #StudentSuccess #ServiceLeadershipJennifer Nkonga liked thisTwenty years in, Norman Moore is still the first call when something goes wrong in an SSF house at 3 a.m., and still the reason it's fixed by morning. As Director of Maintenance for North Florida, Norman keeps SSF’s 17 scholarship houses in Tallahassee safe, functioning, and livable for the students who call them home. It's work most resident scholars never see and never have to think about, which is exactly the point. A burst pipe at midnight, a power outage on a holiday, an alarm in the middle of the night: when something breaks, Norman is already on his way. On call 24/7, 365 days a year, he makes sure that "rent-free housing" also means safe, functioning, and dependable housing. Norman’s steadiness is the kind that doesn't announce itself. It shows up in the constant, unglamorous work of keeping SSF scholarship houses running so students can focus on their education instead of their living conditions. Two decades in, that commitment is as reliable as ever, a record of real dedication and character. Congratulations on twenty years, Norman. The comfort and security of every SSF resident scholar across our Tallahassee houses owe so much to your dedication and commitment to their wellbeing, and we're grateful you're still the one looking out for them. Thank you.
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Jennifer Nkonga reacted on thisJennifer Nkonga reacted on thisThis new week has me feeling energized and incredibly fortunate! I’m excited to share that I’ve stepped into a new role as Assistant Vice President for Corporate & Foundation Relations at the University of South Florida. It’s such an exciting time for USF, and I can’t wait to help build partnerships that create even greater opportunities for our faculty & students. As I begin this next chapter, I can’t help but reflect on the past 4 years leading Women in Leadership & Philanthropy. It truly was the opportunity of a lifetime! I will always be grateful for our incredible members, students, donors, volunteers, and friends who made every moment so meaningful. WLP will always hold a special place in my heart with the best memories to last a lifetime. 💚🤘💛 University of South Florida
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Jennifer Nkonga liked thisMy journey in the medical profession since arriving in the United States has been filled with unexpected challenges and delightful surprises. Thankful for the unwavering support of the HCD agency, my peers, and colleagues.Jennifer Nkonga liked thisCongratulations to our Executive VP & Chief Medical Officer, Belma Andrić, MD, on receiving the prestigious American Medical Association Foundation's Excellence in Medicine Pride in the Profession Award. This national honor recognizes physicians who embody the true spirit of medicine through extraordinary, compassionate care and a commitment to serving medically underserved populations. The award celebrates leaders who go beyond clinical care to advocate for vulnerable patients and help address the unique needs of the communities they serve. Dr. Andrić is one of only two physicians nationwide to receive this award in the Pride in the Profession category this year. Throughout her career, Dr. Andrić has championed access to high-quality, patient-centered care, helping strengthen health outcomes for individuals and families across Palm Beach County. Her dedication to service, advocacy and compassion reflects the very values at the heart of our mission. Congratulations, Dr. Andrić, on this well-deserved recognition and for the lasting difference you make in the lives of so many. Read her award write-up here: https://lnkd.in/gWx-vsSb #AMAPrideInTheProfession #PhysicianLeadership #CompassionateCare #CommunityHealth #WeCareForAll
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Jennifer Nkonga liked thisJennifer Nkonga liked thisJoin us for continued discussions about HPV vaccination and the path to elimination. I will be presenting in the upcoming seminar series celebrating 20 years of HPV vaccination hosted by University of Iowa College of Public Health and Iowa Immunizes on August 6. HPV vaccination is cancer prevention. 20 Years of HPV Vaccination: Progress, Gaps, and the Path to Cancer Elimination Thursday, August 6 from 1-2 pm Central Time Register at https://lnkd.in/ej2-JDmP #EndHPVcancers
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Jennifer Nkonga liked thisJennifer Nkonga liked this🎉Excited to share that I am now a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute!🎉 This milestone highlights my dedication to professional growth and leadership. I look forward to taking on new challenges.
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Jennifer Nkonga liked thisJennifer Nkonga liked thisI am excited to share I have taken on a new role at the American Cancer Society as Director, Events leading a team of talented Relay For Life staff members throughout the Southeast with a focus on some of our organization's largest events including the top four of five Relay For Life events nationwide. I am thrilled for the talent on the team I have the privilege of leading with a combined more than 118 years of service to the American Cancer Society - that's more years than the organization has existed! Relay For Life began more than forty years ago as a way for communities to come together and fight back against cancer. And because of the passion, generosity, and innovation of Relayers, the American Cancer Society has made a huge impact - a real impact of saving more lives from cancer. But we know we have more work to do and I could not be more proud to work with this talented team to grow our impact and our organization's ability to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
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Jennifer Nkonga liked thisJennifer Nkonga liked thisTwenty years ago today, the first HPV vaccine was approved by the FDA—a breakthrough that has helped prevent countless HPV-related cancers and save lives around the world. But as Cervivor Founder and Chief Visionary Tamika Felder reminded lawmakers during her recent Senate testimony, the work is far from over. In our latest newsletter, we're reflecting on this important milestone while highlighting the advocates, researchers, survivors, and public health leaders working every day to increase HPV vaccination rates and advance cervical cancer elimination. The newsletter also features upcoming opportunities to learn more, including a special 20th-anniversary webinar hosted by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and co-moderated by Tamika, as well as a forthcoming anniversary episode of A Dose of Optimism hosted by Omkar Kulkarni, MPH featuring Unity Consortium's Dr. Paul Offit MD and Judy Klein. Thank you to our partners, advocates, healthcare providers, researchers, and survivors who continue moving this work forward. Read the newsletter now. 👉 #Cervivor #HPVVaccine #CancerPrevention #CervicalCancer #VaccinesWork #HPVAwareness #CervicalCancerElimination #CancerAdvocacy20 Years Later: Celebrating the HPV Vaccine — and the Work Still Ahead20 Years Later: Celebrating the HPV Vaccine — and the Work Still Ahead
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