named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
CME/CE Educational Courses
Continuing medical education courses such as "Dense Breasts and Supplemental Screening" designed to address knowledge gaps among healthcare providers regarding breast density, risk assessment, and screening recommendations.
DenseBreast-info.org Educational Platform
Comprehensive website offering medically-reviewed information for patients and healthcare providers on breast density, cancer risk, screening options, and legislative updates, available in multiple languages.
World Dense Breast Day
Annual global social media campaign held on the last Wednesday of September to raise awareness about dense breast tissue and promote access to medically-sourced educational resources for patients and providers.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 4 activities
- Conducting research on breast density education effectivenessConducts studies evaluating the impact of web-based education and CME/CE courses on improving knowledge and provider comfort regarding breast density, risk assessment, and screening among healthcare professionals.
- Distributing educational content on breast density via video and multimediaProduces and shares educational video content explaining how breast density is determined, its association with cancer risk, limitations of mammography in dense tissue, and patient experiences, to improve public and professional understanding.
- Operating an educational website on dense breast tissueProvides comprehensive, medically-reviewed educational resources about breast density, including implications for breast cancer risk and supplemental screening options, to patients and healthcare professionals through a dedicated website.
- Providing patient tools and resources for breast density awarenessDistributes educational materials, including breast density request forms for patients in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and newsletters with updates on dense breast tissue and related health information.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for breast density notification legislationProvided foundational advocacy that contributed to the passage of New York State's Breast Density Inform law in 2012, promoting patient awareness and provider transparency.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Authoring peer-reviewed research and educational materials on breast imagingAuthored or coauthored over 120 peer-reviewed publications and co-edited a leading textbook in breast imaging, contributing foundational knowledge to the field.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Disseminating breast density education through social media campaignsConducts global social media education initiatives that reached 53.6 million viewers, generated over 76,200 interactions, and nearly 4,000 mentions using #WorldDenseBreastDay.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$146K
Contributions & grants$142K97%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$4K3%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$200K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$91K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$229K
Cash—
Investments—
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Net assets$197K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANN PUSHKIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $48K |
board members · 2
- ROBIN SEITZMAN — DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
- SHARON SMITH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- AHRA Partner — Links to or shares DenseBreast-info educational tools.
- ASRT Partner — Links to or shares DenseBreast-info educational tools.
- Academic.oup.com Partner — Published research findings in the journal hosted by Oxford University Press.
- American Cancer Society National Breast Cancer Roundtable Partner — Collaborated to develop an educational video on dense breast notifications.
- Breast Cancer Research Foundation Partner — Links to or shares DenseBreast-info educational tools.
- Breast360.org Partner — Links to or shares DenseBreast-info educational tools.
- Cleveland Clinic Partner — Links to or shares DenseBreast-info educational tools.
- DENSE NJ Partner — Founded by board member Laurie Scofield, indicating a collaborative link in patient advocacy for breast density notification.
- DenseBreast-info.org Network — Shares information that may be provided by independent third parties, indicating a network relationship with other entities in the field.
- Diagnostic Mammography Center, Athens, Greece Partner — Founded and directed by Medical Advisory Board member Athina Vourtsis, MD, PhD, supporting European outreach and clinical expertise.
- Dr. Susan Love Foundation Partner — Links to or shares DenseBreast-info educational tools.
- Elizabeth Wende Breast Care Partner — Employer of Medical Advisory Board member Stamatia V. Destounis, MD, contributing clinical radiology expertise.
- European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI Partner — Links to or shares DenseBreast-info educational tools.
- FDA/MQSA Proposed Rule Government — References DenseBreast-info legislation map in regulatory context.
- Food and Drug Administration Government — Collaborates with or references national breast density reporting standards developed by the FDA.
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Partner — Hosts Medical Advisory Board member Priscilla J. Slanetz, MD, contributing academic radiology expertise.
- Health Service Executive (Ireland) Government — Provides breast density request forms tailored for use within the Republic of Ireland healthcare system.
- Journals.lww.com Partner — Published research findings in the journal hosted by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Keck School of Medicine of USC Partner — Hosts Medical Advisory Board member Linda Hovanessian Larsen, MD, providing clinical leadership in breast imaging.
- Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC Partner — Employer of Chief Scientific Advisor Wendie Berg, MD, PhD, and site where she sees patients and conducts research.
- National Day Calendar Network — Recognized by National Day Calendar as an official observance.
- National Institute of Health/National Cancer Institute Partner — Links to or shares DenseBreast-info educational tools.
- Northwestern University Partner — Hosts Medical Advisory Board member Ellen B. Mendelson, MD, contributing radiology expertise.
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Partner — Employer of Medical Advisory Board member DaCarla M. Albright, MD, contributing clinical and academic expertise.
- Royal College of Radiologists (RCR)/Learning Hub, UK Partner — Links to or shares DenseBreast-info educational tools.
- UCLA Health Partner — Links to or shares DenseBreast-info educational tools.
- UK National Health Service Government — Provides breast density request forms tailored for use within the UK healthcare system.
- University of Alberta Partner — Hosts Medical Advisory Board member Shusheila Appavoo, MD, supporting patient engagement and breast imaging expertise in Canada.
- University of Ottawa Partner — Hosts Medical Advisory Board member Jean M. Seely, MD, contributing breast imaging leadership in Canada.
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Partner — Hosts Chief Scientific Advisor Wendie Berg, MD, PhD, who contributes scientific leadership and research expertise.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Amplified Awareness via Coordinated Social Mobilizationmethodology: social_media_awareness_blitzBy launching time-bound, global social media campaigns, we rapidly disseminate medically-sourced information about dense breasts to broad audiences because concentrated awareness efforts generate higher visibility and information uptake than passive dissemination alone.
- Expert-Disseminated Medical Educationmethodology: evidence_based_educationBy creating and distributing expert-reviewed, medically-sourced educational content for patients and providers, we improve understanding of breast density and its health implications because authoritative, evidence-based information increases engagement and informed decision-making.
- Strategic Partnership Network for Global Education Scalingmethodology: international_partnership_outreachBy forming international partnerships with medical societies and patient advocates, we extend the reach of breast density education because third-party endorsement and collaboration amplify credibility and dissemination across regional health systems.
- Systemic Patient Empowerment Through Standardized Toolsmethodology: patient_empowerment_through_documentationBy providing standardized medical request forms and accessible educational resources, we enable patients to proactively engage with providers about breast density because structural support tools reduce information asymmetry and increase patient agency in clinical decisions.