PAN’s Atlanta community event and clinical trials initiative featured in citybiz

In early November, hundreds of Atlanta residents attended the Stronger Together: A Journey to Wellness Family Festival hosted by the PAN Foundation. The festival served as both a community health resource and an educational opportunity on key healthcare topics, such as upcoming Medicare reforms and clinical trial diversity. 

Group of volunteers and attendees of a festival stand together outside the venue in a joyful group pose

This citybiz article highlights key aspects of the event, with a particular focus on PAN’s recent survey results about clinical trial access for marginalized communities. The article explains that the exclusion of marginalized groups from clinical trials impacts the development of treatments and contributes to health inequities.