Contact
Pamela Ratliff
Stanford Cancer Institute
pratliff@stanford.edu
1-800-383-0941
When
Saturday Aug. 28, 2021 from 9AM - 3PM PSTWhere
ONLINE EVENT
Can access from anywhere via computer (laptop or desktop PC), tablet, or smartphone.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SETUP ZOOM ONLINE (Click HERE)
Recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox as your web browser. The web browser client will download Zoom automatically when you join the event if this is your first time. Zoom is also available for manual download by clicking HERE.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Currently, there are no opportunities available in 2021.
Here are some ways you can help out in the future!
- Raffle prize donations
- Volunteer opportunities
- Sponsorship/funding opportunities
Please contact Pamela Ratliff at pratliff@stanford.edu or call 1.800.383.0941 for additional information.
DID YOU ATTEND TODAY'S BCAA CONFERENCE? TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE! Please CLICK HERE to provide your feedback on our event survey. We welcome your input to help us plan for future educational programming and services for community members!
BCAA BREAST SELF-EXAM SIMULATOR FINDINGS AND SURVEY - CLICK HERE
In partnership with the Technology Enabled Clinical Improvement Center (TECI) at Stanford Medicine, we are delighted to share the findings from the 2019 BCAA Conference where we showcased the breast self-exam simulator. As we embark upon better understanding this information, we welcome your participation in providing additional feedback to assist in this process. Your input can help us improve our engagement efforts related to breast health awareness and cancer prevention so we wish to thank you in advance for your support. Incentives provided for the first 150 participants.
Check out our Facebook Page for highlights, articles, and recent interviews about the upcoming conference! Follow us and Like us on Facebook @BreastCancerAfricanAmericans
WELCOME to the official webpage of the 10th Anniversary Conference: Breast Cancer and African Americans (BCAA) hosted and sponsored by the Stanford Cancer Institute's Office of Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement (SCI-OCHECE)! We are pleased to host our tenth annual event virtually due to the ongoing public health considerations in place regarding large indoor gatherings. The purpose of BCAA is to help eliminate breast cancer disparities in Black/African American populations in the Greater SF Bay Area and surrounding communities through the dissemination of high quality, timely and culturally-tailored cancer information and resources.
Recent studies show that Black women in the U.S. are diagnosed at younger ages, at later stages, and with more aggressive forms of breast cancer, in addition to having higher death rates than white women from the disease. Join us for an informative dialogue with clinicians, health professionals, researchers, cancer survivors, caregivers, advocates, and other key stakeholders. We have a wonderful lineup of speakers and sessions covering the spectrum of breast health and cancer including, but not limited to breast self-awareness; breast cancer risk; early detection; nutrition/healthy eating; physical activity; treatment and clinical trials research; survivorship; stress management; and advocacy.
2021 BCAA Conference highlights include:
- Distinguished speakers and health experts representing the diverse knowledge and expertise within
the Black/African American community on breast cancer and health/wellness - Discussion of the latest breast cancer topics, including the impact of COVID-19
- Helpful tips on nutrition, self-care, stress management, and physical activity
- Dr. Ro's Self-Care Recipes
- Intimate fireside chat with breast cancer champions
- Continuing education credits provided by our partners at BABNA (SEE details below)
- 10th Anniversary BCAA Souvenir Program Booklet
- Virtual Health Resource Fair
The target audience for this event is Black/African American women and men (age 18+) of any health status, as well as cancer patients and survivors. In addition, we welcome participation by family members, caregivers, friends, community advocates, clinicians, health care professionals, and researchers.
Supporters and Partners for this event (partial list) include: Bay Area Black Nurses Association, Inc., Silicon Valley Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - San Francisco Chapter, Ladies in Red, Allen Temple Baptist Church - Health Education Ministry, Everything Ro - Dr. Ro, Bay Area Cancer Connections, Community Living Campaign, Southwest Community Corporation/I.T. Bookman Community Center, Carrie's Touch, and Stanford Medicine Technology Enabled Clinical Improvement Center (TECI).
There is NO COST TO ATTEND this event, but online registration is required - SEE BELOW.
Login details will be sent via email to all registrants 48 hours prior to event date.
Deadline to register is August 25.
Continuing Education Units ( 3 CEUs) offered to Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and Community Health Education Specialists (CHES) from our partners, the Bay Area Black Nurses' Association (BABNA) - Provider #CEP 9053.
To receive full credit for CEUs, PLEASE REVIEW AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:
Please note that you must attend the entire program to receive CEUs. Send an email request to Mildred Crear at mlcre@aol.com after the event ends on Aug. 28th. Please include the following details in your email request: Subject line - SCI Breast Cancer and African Americans Conference 2021 and in body of message type in your first and last name, license number, and complete mailing address including city, state, and zip code where you would like your certificate mailed.
Photography and/or Video Consent Disclaimer: By attending the Breast Cancer and African Americans (BCAA) Conference, all parties understand and expressly consent to the Stanford Cancer Institute using their photographic image and/or audiovisual recordings for any chosen promotional purposes and format, including print, digital, and/or online.
COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
CLICK HERE to Access Online COVID-19 Self-Checker - A guide to help you make decisions and seek appropriate medical care provided by the Center for Disease Control.
CLICK HERE for Common Questions and Answers About Coronavirus for Cancer Patients and Survivors
CLICK HERE for NCI Coronavirus: What People With Cancer Should Know
CLICK HERE for Info. on the Different Types of COVID-19 Vaccines