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Why your company should support Américas Amigas: benefits and impact on the 2030 Agenda

Companies that align their operations with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals not only strengthen their corporate social responsibility, but also demonstrate a real commitment to a sustainable future.
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28.8.2024

Support Américas Amigas: social responsibility that saves lives

In today's corporate landscape, a commitment to social responsibility, sustainability and ESG practices is not just a trend, but a necessity for companies that want to stand out as leaders in social impact.
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23.7.2024

Américas Amigas supports the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The model of actions aimed at health, education, gender equality and reducing inequalities promoted by the UN is supported and followed by Américas Amigas in all its actions. Not only do we disseminate knowledge and donations, but we also promote gender equality and equitable access to health.
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23.7.2024

Breast cancer patients, know your rights and how to access them

The fight against breast cancer goes beyond medical challenges. Knowing and accessing the rights guaranteed by law is very important when it comes to ensuring the best treatment and achieving a better quality of life.
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What is the Patient-Friendly Americas Program?

An American model of care, patient navigation was introduced in Brazil in the early 2010s and has been increasingly used by third sector organizations, especially those focused on oncology.
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Did you know? Keep an eye on your health

A study by the Brazilian Association of Diagnostic Medicine, indicates a 46.4% drop in the number of mammograms performed between March and August 2020, when compared to the same period in 2019 (Abramed, 2020).
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Is the use of a thyroid shield necessary to undergo mammography?

The radiation dose to the thyroid during a mammogram is extremely low (less than 1% of the dose received by the breast).
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