Brian Bragg to
Propel Mission Expansion in Communities Nationwide
WASHINGTON, April 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZERO Prostate Cancer, the
nation's leading prostate cancer organization, is pleased to
announce the appointment of Brian
Bragg as its first-ever Chief Mission Officer. Bragg, a
distinguished expert in the healthcare and community health space,
will lead the organization's bold mission-first strategy to reduce
late-stage diagnoses, improve patient quality and quantity of life,
and decrease mortality. He will also spearhead continued efforts to
center health equity solutions into all of ZERO Prostate Cancer's
education, support, and advocacy work. Bragg begins his role on
May 6.
With decades of extensive leadership experience, Bragg has
dedicated his career to ensuring communities have access to quality
health care and building programs that promote health equity. For
more than 24 years, Bragg served in leadership positions overseeing
health initiatives at Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) in
Chicago, one of the largest
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in the United States. Most recently, as the Vice
President of Health Equity, he advanced critical programs in
primary care, behavioral health, and infectious disease with a
focus on addressing health disparities.
In his new role, Bragg will lead a comprehensive approach
working both in-community and virtually to accelerate and expand
mission delivery. One of his top priorities will be building
capabilities in interventions, outreach, and health programs across
the prostate cancer continuum, piloted in underserved communities
to drive nationwide health equity impacts. He will also drive
volunteer efforts and collaborative partnerships with organizations
on the ground to support work already being done to best serve
those impacted by prostate cancer at the local level.
"With prostate cancer cases on the rise and as a Black man who
is at higher risk for the disease, I feel a shared sense of urgency
to dismantle barriers, empower communities, and pave the way for
better and more sustainable approaches to interventions that
address prostate health and prostate cancer," said Brian Bragg. "I'm honored to be part of ZERO
Prostate Cancer's stellar team. Investing in early detection
measures, community outreach and engagement, and advancing access
to quality care for all are critical steps to saving and extending
more lives."
"ZERO Prostate Cancer is making an unprecedented expansion in
mission, and Brian's vast experience and vision will drive our
outreach, community health, patient programs, and advocacy efforts
to new heights," said Courtney
Bugler, President & CEO of ZERO Prostate Cancer. "His
expertise in healthcare leadership and dedication to serving
marginalized communities will positively impact thousands of
patients, at-risk men, and their families."
Bragg was recently honored as a Chicago Defender Man of
Excellence inductee for his dedication to ensuring communities
have access to quality health care. The award was presented by the
Chicago Defender, a multi-media content provider that covers
the African American community. He has also contributed to critical
state and national advocacy efforts and research projects,
including one on how implementing modifications to Electronic
Health Records (EHR) supports HIV screenings within an HQFC. This
study directly addressed changes needed to improve screenings, the
link to care, and the benefits for patients.
For media inquiries or interview requests with Brian Bragg, please contact Scott Meeks, Media Director, at
scott@zerocancer.org.
About ZERO Prostate Cancer
ZERO Prostate Cancer is the
leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer
and help all who are impacted. ZERO advances research, provides
support, and creates solutions to achieve health equity to meet the
most critical needs of our community. From early detection to
survivorship, ZERO is the premier resource for prostate cancer
patients and their families to access comprehensive support, make
meaningful connections, and take action to save lives. Our
dedicated national and chapter staff is joined by a growing team of
passionate volunteer champions to increase advocacy, awareness, and
community engagement to ZERO out prostate cancer. ZERO is
recognized with four out of four stars by Charity Navigator and
accredited by the Better Business Bureau. ZERO spends more on
programs than any other prostate cancer charity, dedicating
85 cents of every dollar to support,
education, and research.
MEDIA CONTACT:
ZERO Prostate Cancer
Scott Meeks, Media Director
scott@zerocancer.org
202-203-0530
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