Welcome
Your Health. Your Voice. Your Community.
Welcome to DaisyMe's whole-person health hub. Here you will find plain-language resources, real data, and advocacy tools covering the health conditions that create the greatest burden in communities facing barriers — including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, maternal health, mental health, and cancer screening.
These resources are for community members, families, caregivers, and advocates. They are designed to help you understand your health, navigate the system, and advocate for the care you deserve. They are not a substitute for clinical advice from your healthcare provider.
About This Resource Hub
This hub is updated regularly with current health statistics, awareness campaign information, and community resources. DaisyMe Foundation is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit — all resources are free.
Get InvolvedFocus Areas
Health Topics
Hypertension & Cardiovascular Health
Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for heart disease and stroke — and Black adults are 40% more likely to have high blood pressure than white adults. DaisyMe helps community members understand their numbers, navigate care, and advocate for equitable treatment.
Learn moreBehavioral & Mental Health
Mental health conditions are common, treatable, and deeply affected by social determinants. Communities of color face higher rates of unmet mental health need — often due to stigma, cost, and lack of culturally responsive providers. You deserve care that sees all of you.
Learn moreDiabetes & Metabolic Health
Black, Hispanic, and Native American adults face diabetes rates 60–100% higher than white adults. DaisyMe provides plain-language education on prevention, management, and how to advocate for yourself at every appointment — because managing diabetes is a team effort.
Learn moreCancer Screening & Prevention
Early detection saves lives — but screening rates remain dramatically lower in underserved communities. DaisyMe connects community members with screening resources, helps navigate referrals, and advocates for equitable access to preventive care.
Learn moreMaternal & Child Health
Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women — a disparity that persists across income and education levels. DaisyMe advocates for every mother's right to be heard, believed, and treated with dignity.
Learn moreChronic Disease Management
Living with a chronic condition means navigating a complex system — often alone. DaisyMe's care navigation programs help community members build self-advocacy skills, understand their treatment options, and stay connected to the care they need.
Learn moreCurrent Campaigns
Awareness & Prevention
June 2026
Men's Health Month
Men are 24% less likely to seek preventive care — and Black men face the highest rates of preventable death from heart disease and prostate cancer
June 19, 2026
Juneteenth — Health Freedom Day
Health freedom means access to care that sees your full humanity. DaisyMe honors Juneteenth by recommitting to health equity for every Black community member
July 2026
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Only 1 in 3 Black adults who need mental health care receive it — stigma, cost, and lack of culturally responsive providers are the top barriers
November 2026
Diabetes Awareness Month
37.3M Americans live with diabetes — Black, Hispanic, and Native American adults face rates 60–100% higher than the national average
Awareness Is the Beginning — Not the End
Public awareness campaigns raise visibility — but awareness alone does not close the gap. DaisyMe pairs education with action: care navigation, self-advocacy training, and community partnerships that help awareness translate into real health outcomes for real people.
The Evidence
Health Equity by the Numbers
Americans living with at least one chronic disease — disproportionately concentrated in communities of color
Source: CDC, 2024
higher maternal mortality rate for Black women compared to white women — the largest racial disparity in U.S. maternal health
Source: CDC, 2023
higher diabetes prevalence among Black and Hispanic adults compared to white adults — driven by structural inequities, not biology
Source: ADA, 2024
annual economic cost of health disparities in the U.S. — preventable through equitable access to care and education
Source: RWJF, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Health Equity FAQs
Equity in Access
Access to Care & Coverage
Why Access Gaps Persist
Access disparities are not only a function of insurance coverage or geography. They are rooted in systemic barriers — language, transportation, distrust built by historical harm, and providers who don't reflect the communities they serve. DaisyMe works to remove these barriers one community at a time.
Mental Health Access
Only 1 in 3 Black adults who need mental health care receive it. Stigma, cost, and a shortage of culturally responsive providers are the top barriers. DaisyMe connects community members with mental health resources and advocates for care that is culturally safe, affordable, and accessible.
External Resources
Trusted Health Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National health statistics, disease surveillance, and prevention guidelines
Office of Minority Health
Health disparities data, cultural competency resources, and equity policy
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Mental health education, support groups, and advocacy resources for all communities
American Diabetes Association
Diabetes prevention, management resources, and community programs
Black Mamas Matter Alliance
Advocacy, research, and community building to advance Black maternal health
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Health equity research, patient safety data, and clinical effectiveness evidence
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