Community & Events
Screening & Education
Community H. pylori Screening Initiative
🟢 Now active and open to eligible participants
In collaboration with Yale School of Medicine and Korean Community Services (KCS)
Why It Matters
Stomach cancer is one of the deadliest—but most preventable—cancers. A major risk factor is Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a common bacterial infection that often goes undetected in high-risk communities. Early detection and treatment can significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
About the Project
This initiative, part of a Yale IRB-approved study, seeks to understand the burden of H. pylori infection in immigrant populations. It offers free testing, raises awareness, and identifies barriers to prevention—especially in underserved communities.
Who Is Eligible
What’s Included
Free H. pylori breath testing
Bilingual education and on-site support. Referrals for treatment, if needed. Optional survey on awareness and health history
Led by
Yale Gastric Cancer Prevention Program
Korean Community Services (KCS)
Stomach Cancer Task Force (SCTF)
To participate or learn more, email us at SCTFinfo@gmail.com or visit our Contact page.
Upcoming Forum
84 days to the eventMar 10, 2026, 9:00 AM EDTUnited States Capitol, Washington, DC, USA
Recent Events
Event Highlights & Archives
2024 | First U.S. Congressional Forum on Gastric Cancer
Washington, D.C. | Co-hosted with Hope for Stomach Cancer and Yale
2023 | National Webinar on Immigrant Health & Gastric Cancer
Led by Yale, in collaboration with Debbie’s Dream Foundation
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Archives
May 7, 2024
25th NYHF Forum
Gastric Cancer Disparity in the US: A Threat to Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Gastic cancer has severe impacts on certain ethnicities and races, with the highest number of cases in the US occurring among Asian and Hispanic Americans. The five-year survival rate in the US in all stages combined remains dismally low at 33%. There is also a disparity in mortality rates between the various racial and ethnic groups. Despite these alarming statistics, there is no structured system to screen gastic cancer in high-risk populations.
September 28, 2023
23rd Forum Fight Stomach Cancer
Stomach Cancer Disparities: Overcoming the Barriers
The primary goal of this forum is to galvanize community-physician partnerships for stomach cancer campaign movements to collectively explore innovative ways to help governments develop screening guidelines for stomach cancer in the US for high-risk populations.
Policy & Legislative Resources
The Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act (2025) (Full Bill Text)
A landmark bipartisan bill aimed at:
Expanding H. pylori screening in high-risk communities
Funding national education campaigns
Building infrastructure for prevention and research
