Disparities Conferen#46E5A1 - Georgia Public Health Association

HEALTH DISPARITIES IN CANCER CARE:
REDUCING THE UNEQUAL BURDEN
June 11, 2010 – 7:30 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.
The Armstrong Center, Savannah, Georgia
The Health Disparities in Cancer Care: Reducing the
Unequal Burden symposium is a collaborative effort of the
Southeast Georgia Cancer Alliance to create a network of
healthcare providers dedicated to improving the overall
cancer health disparities of the community. Lectures will
provide resources that promote involvement on multiple
levels in all four types of research for cancer health
disparities, and report on how the recent passage of the
Healthcare Reform Law will impact cancer health
disparities. Breakout sessions will give participants the
strategies necessary to implement patient centered care
practices and integrate evidence-based medicine into
treatment planning for all patients regardless of their socioeconomic status. At the conclusion of this symposium,
attendees will have tools necessary to develop processes
that will assist with removing barriers and achieve the
“equal treatment yields equal outcomes” goal of reducing
cancer health disparities.
PROGRAM CHAIRS:
Steven T. Brower, M.D., FACS
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KEY NOTE SPEAKERS:
Objectives:
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• William Todd, President, Georgia Cancer
Coalition
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• Katherine Cummings, Executive Director,
GA Rural Health Association
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• Howard Zaren, M.D., FACS
Director, Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer
Pavilion
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• Mary Ann Bright, Center to Reduce Cancer
Health Disparities, NCI
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• Kenneth H. Buetow, Ph.D, Laboratory of
Population Genetics, NCI
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• Bettye Green, R.N., Northern Indiana
Cancer Research Consortium
• Ray Rudolph, M.D., Center for Breast
Care, Memorial Health University Medical
Center
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO
REGISTER CONTACT:
Jean Wiggins, CME Coordinator
912.350.8168
Wiggije1@memorialhealth.com
Wendy Partain, Administrative Assistant-ACI
912.350.5900
Partawe1@memorialhealth.com
Describe areas for collaborative basic, clinical, translational, and populationbased research and training to address health disparities and improve the
outcomes in communities experiencing the unequal burden of cancer.
Identify locations for minority groups to receive quality cancer care and
access to clinical trials.
Formulate strategies to provide cancer care professionals with education on
utilization of evidence-based medicine.
Develop and disseminate tools to assist healthcare providers in
communicating information about cancer and cancer care options to minority
groups.
Report on Health Care Reform and its impact on health disparities in cancer
care.
Implement patient centered care practices into evaluation and treatment of
cancer in minority groups.
Cost:
Physicians - $60
Allied Health Professionals - $30
Residents and Students – FREE
Registration is limited and is required for attendance.
Registration includes:
Meet the Experts Reception on June 10, 2010 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
and Breakfast, Lunch, and Breaks on the day of the event
A group hotel block has been secured at the Springhill Suites located at 11317 Abercorn
Extension, Savannah, GA 31419 for a rate of $89 a night based on double occupancy.
Please contact the hotel directly at 912. 920.3787 and request the group rate for the
SEGCA Conference.