Kishal Acharya
Global Health Advocate | MPH, MD | Expert in Community Health Engagement, Data Analysis, and Clinical Research | Proven Leader in Increasing Cancer Screening Participation
- Role
- Researcher Coordinator at Catholic Charities Brooklyn And Queens
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kishal Acharya
As a dedicated healthcare professional with an MPH in Global Health from NYU and an MD, I…
Experience
Researcher Coordinator
Catholic Charities Brooklyn And Queens
Sep 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US
Developed and implemented a communication plan to address barriers to colon cancer screening within NYC\'s South Asian population.• Conducted stakeholder meetings and community engagement activities to gather insights and inform communication strategies.• Engaged with community leaders, healthcare professionals, and South Asian organizations to understand community dynamics and health perceptions.• Facilitated focus group discussions, surveys, and interviews to uncover cultural nuances and communication preferences.• Promoted cultural competence in health communication to ensure messages resonated with the diverse cultural backgrounds of the target audience.• Raised awareness about the importance of colon cancer screening through targeted social media campaigns, community workshops, and multilingual materials.• Evaluated the success of communication strategies through increased participation in SACCHI programs and positive feedback from the community.
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