Our Mission
Our mission is to advise, educate, and nurture accountability around company-wide DE&I values so that:
All employees can come to work as their most authentic selves and can do their best work.
DE&I principles, including psychological safety, are intentionally embedded in every structure, system, and process in the company and with external stakeholders, including patients.
Employees at every level and in every function play an active role in advancing DE&I
Human connection, which advances DE&I progress, is prioritized throughout the organization.
Resources
Shields is working to educate and create a long-lasting diversity, equality, and inclusion culture. We hope to provide interesting resources and content for employees to use as a tool for education.
Website and Articles
CDC
Breast Cancer
Mayo Clinic
Breast Cancer
American Cancer Society
Breast Cancer Early Detection and Diagnosis
National Breast Cancer Foundation
About Breast Cancer
Podcasts
The Breast Cancer Podcast
The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach
Screening Recommendations
Screening refers to tests and exams used to find a disease in people who don’t have any symptoms. The goal of screening tests for breast cancer is to find it early, before it causes symptoms (American Cancer Society).
Screening Recommendations
Mammograms: A mammogram plays a key role in breast cancer screening. It is an X-ray image of your breasts and can detect breast cancer before it causes signs and symptoms (Mayo Clinic).
- Women 40 to 44 have the option to get a mammogram annually
- Woman 45 to 55 should be getting a mammogram annually
- Women 55 and older have the option to switch to getting a mammogram every other year, depending on their health.
- Learn more here (American Cancer Society)
Clinical Breast Exams and Self Breast Exams:
- Can help discover new lumps and masses
- Can help you notice any changes in skin texture or colors
Want to learn more?
For questions about the DEI committee or DEI topics, please reach out to DEIcommittee@shields.com
