“Healthy Workforce, Productive Community.”
At a press conference the morning of Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, Roswell Park and Seneca Nation members announced a new 3-year initiative—supported by a grant from Eli Lilly and Company—to expand lung health resources in Indigenous workplaces across North America!
In partnership with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities in the U.S. and Canada, the program will provide lung cancer screening resources, education and patient navigation services to thousands.
“Our program is all about education for the people, and it’s a way to help both urban and rural communities to build on their existing resources and strengths,” says Rodney Haring, PhD, MSW, Chair of the Department of Indigenous Cancer Health at Roswell Park and a citizen of the Seneca Nation (Beaver Clan).
“We focus a lot on the importance of screening and early detection of lung cancer or lung disease, but this is a holistic program that brings in many aspects of self-health and health for future generations.”
This work reflects our continued commitment to advancing health equity and supporting healthier futures for Indigenous communities.
Watch the full press conference below:
