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Did you know that there are currently 43 different cancer ribbons and 27 awareness months today?
Confusing right?
Not just for the patients, but for doctors too.
I founded Oatmeal Health to establish a structured approach to cancer screening, with the hope that someday soon, healthcare will be accessible to everyone and the use of ribbons will be unnecessary.
What is the problem?
- 80% of seniors have chronic conditions
- Chronic disease is the cause of 70% of all deaths in America
- FQHCs are facing significant challenges due to being overworked and understaffed, which leaves little time for managing preventative lung cancer screenings. On average, clinics have only 13 minutes per patient visit, making it difficult to provide thorough preventative care
Why now?
Underserved communities have endured a long history of disparate access to quality cancer care and a lack of culturally appropriate supportive care services. It is time we provide equality to everyone in need.
What we are working on?
Oatmeal’s lung cancer screening platform leverages AI, case management, and data science to improve screening compliance and outcomes for FQHCs and health plans. Our goal is to systemize cancer screening so that as new cancer screenings are added we are ready for them. Given that lung cancer alone claims more lives than the combined total of deaths from breast, prostate, and pancreatic cancers, Oatmeal Health has made it a priority to focus on screening for lung cancer initially.
Join our mission:
If you are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or health plan and want to partner with us to improve your patient’s health, let’s chat, jonathan@oatmealhealth.com
Check out this infographic, and you will understand the confusion.
Background:
Cancer ribbons have become a powerful symbol of awareness, support, and solidarity for those affected by cancer. The multitude of ribbon colors represents the various types of cancer, emphasizing the importance of recognizing each unique form of the disease. This article will explore the purpose of cancer ribbons, the reasons for their diversity, and their impact on raising awareness and supporting research.
Cancer ribbons serve several key functions:
- Raising Awareness: Ribbons help educate the public about different types of cancer, their symptoms, and the need for early detection and prevention.
- Showing Support: Wearing a cancer ribbon demonstrates solidarity with those affected, offering a sense of comfort and unity for patients, survivors, and their loved ones.
- Fundraising and Research: Ribbons often serve as a symbol for fundraising campaigns, with proceeds going towards scientific research, patient care, and advocacy efforts.
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Author:
Jonathan Govette is a seasoned healthcare and technology executive with more than two decades of experience building, scaling, and advising digital health companies. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Oatmeal Health, an AI-driven Lung Cancer Screening and Diagnostics company focused on expanding access to early detection for underrepresented populations, particularly patients served by Federally Qualified Health Centers and value-based health plans.
With a background in engineering, product development, and strategic partnerships, Jonathan has founded and led multiple health technology ventures across clinical care delivery, regulated medical software, and AI-enabled diagnostics. His work sits at the intersection of medicine, technology, and health equity, with a consistent focus on translating complex clinical problems into scalable, real-world solutions.
Jonathan has spent much of his professional life dedicated to improving outcomes for marginalized and underserved communities. He has designed and implemented frameworks that align clinical quality, reimbursement, and technology to sustainably advance health equity at scale. This mission is deeply personal and informs his leadership philosophy and long-term vision for healthcare transformation.
In addition to his operating experience, Jonathan is an author and long-time writer in the healthcare domain, with over 20 years of published work covering digital health, medical innovation, and healthcare systems. He is a frequent mentor to early-stage founders and regularly advises startups on product strategy, partnerships, and go-to-market execution in regulated healthcare environments.
Before entering industry full-time, Jonathan nearly pursued a career in medicine with an early path toward cardiothoracic surgery, an experience that continues to shape his clinical perspective and respect for frontline care delivery.
CEO | Oatmeal Health | AI Lung Cancer Startup | Engineer | Writer | Almost Became a Doctor (Cardiac Thoracic Surgeon) | 3x Health Tech Founder | Startup Mentor | Follow to share what I’ve learned along the way.
