November 11, 2026

AlzInColor Community Advisory Board Member Dr. Michelle Jackson Featured in The Hill

AlzInColor Community Advisory Board member Dr. Michelle Jackson shares her grandmother's Alzheimer's journey in an op-ed published in The Hill, highlighting the importance of early detection and equitable access to care. She also discusses advances in blood-based biomarker testing and the bipartisan Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act, which could expand Medicare coverage for FDA-cleared Alzheimer's blood tests.

Your Voice Matters: How to Engage on the ASAP Act | AlzInColor at the BlackDoctor Film Festival

Hear from AlzInColor Founder Deanna Darlington at the 2026 BlackDoctor Film Festival as she discusses the importance of the Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act, expanding access to blood-based Alzheimer’s testing, and how individuals can engage with their members of Congress to make their voices heard on early detection and equitable access to care.

Tackling Alzheimer’s Starts with a Focus on Latinos

In her RealClear Health op-ed, Dr. Elena Rios, President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation and AlzInColor supporting partner, shares her family’s experience with Alzheimer’s and the disparities affecting Latino communities. She emphasizes the importance of early detection, culturally responsive care, caregiver support, and advancing the bipartisan ASAP and AADAPT Acts to improve access to screening and provider training.

Alzheimer’s Patients Deserve to Know Their Diagnosis

Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield draws lessons from the HIV/AIDS crisis to make the case for routine Alzheimer’s testing and earlier detection. He calls for modernizing Medicare coverage to expand access to Alzheimer’s blood tests, reinforcing the need for policies that help people get answers and take action sooner.

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