Real People. Real Health. Real Change. — DaisyMe Foundation

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Whole-Person Health

Health education, advocacy resources, and care navigation support — covering the conditions that matter most to every community we serve. Because healthcare is not one-size-fits-all.

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.

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Focus Areas

Health Topics

Hypertension & Cardiovascular Health

47%of U.S. adults have high blood pressure

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.

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Behavioral & Mental Health

1 in 5U.S. adults experience mental illness annually

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.

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Diabetes & Metabolic Health

37.3MAmericans living with diabetes

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.

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Cancer Screening & Prevention

40%lower screening rates in underserved communities

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.

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Maternal & Child Health

higher maternal mortality risk for Black women

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.

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Chronic Disease Management

6 in 10U.S. adults have at least one chronic disease

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.

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Current 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

Get Screened

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

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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

Find Resources

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

Know Your Risk

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

135M

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

60%

higher diabetes prevalence among Black and Hispanic adults compared to white adults — driven by structural inequities, not biology

Source: ADA, 2024

$93B

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

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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.

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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

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