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Cancer CARE Connection — Summer 2026
Lung Cancer Awareness Workshop with BREATHE Southern California · RLC Spotlight: Vanessa Naredo · Patient Testimonial: Irene Mursuli
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Keck School of Medicine Newsroom · June 2026
Keck School of Medicine of USC launches pioneering collaboration to improve breast cancer screening, access, and outcomes in Los Angeles County
The collaboration with Novartis focuses on expanding access to breast cancer screenings and improving outcomes in underserved communities. RLC has been connecting community members from medically underserved areas to treatment at comprehensive cancer care centers.
CHOICES Lab · April 2026
RLC Leads Launch of New Local Navigator Network (LNN)
In collaboration with the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), the RLC co-launched a regional network connecting oncology navigators, patient advocates, and healthcare professionals across Los Angeles and Orange County. The inaugural meeting in April 2026 drew over 100 registrants.
OncoDaily · Voices · 2026
Trista Beard: Promoting Equity in Lung Cancer Screening at USC Symposium
Dr. Trista Beard and the RLC co-sponsor the USC Cancer Health Equity Symposium, advancing lung cancer screening equity across Southern California.
Elle · 2024
Inside the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention at USC Norris
Elle profiles the center's mission to close the cancer care gap in Los Angeles and the team making it happen.
Ralph Lauren Corp. · October 2025
2025 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report
USC Norris RLC featured in Ralph Lauren's annual report on global citizenship and cancer equity commitments.
LA Mag · December 2025
Ralph Lauren Brings Holiday Experience Pop-Up to West Hollywood
100% of Christmas Tree Farm proceeds from the Melrose Ave. pop-up benefited the RLC at USC Norris.
The Cancer Letter · October 2024
Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention at USC Norris Opens
The Cancer Letter covers the official opening of the RLC at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
USC HSC News · October 2023
USC Norris Receives Grant from Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation
Founding grant establishing RLC as part of a $25 million national commitment to cancer equity.
Ralph Lauren Corp. · October 2023
Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation to Open RLC at USC Norris
Official announcement of the first Ralph Lauren-named cancer center on the West Coast.
WWD · October 2023
Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention to Open at USC Norris in L.A.
WWD on the center's novel SDOH-focused approach to patient navigation.
Robb Report · October 2023
Ralph Lauren Is Opening a Center for Cancer Prevention in L.A.
Ralph Lauren's 30-year fight against cancer disparities reaches the West Coast.
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