CONTACT
Pamela Ratliff
Event Producer
Stanford Cancer Institute
pratliff@stanford.edu
1-800-383-0941
WHEN
Saturday Aug. 27, 2022 from 9AM - 3PM PSTWHERE
VIRTUAL / 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 CLICK HERE.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Below are a few ways you can help us out!
- 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.
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Important Note: No portion of this live event should be photographed and/or recorded! There will be no post-event recording to share with attendees. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance!
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WELCOME to the official webpage of the 11th Annual Conference: Breast Cancer and African Americans (BCAA) hosted and sponsored by the Stanford Cancer Institute's Office of Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement! We are pleased to host our conference virtually again this year for everyone's convenience and safety. 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, education, and resources.
Despite the progress made in breast cancer, Black women in the U.S. are still being diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages, at later stages, and with more aggressive forms of breast cancer ultimately resulting in higher death rates from the disease. We invite you to JOIN US for an informative dialogue with clinicians, health professionals, researchers, cancer survivors, caregivers, advocates, and other key stakeholders to discuss topics 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 options, clinical trials research, survivorship, stress management, and advocacy. (SCROLL BELOW TO REGISTER!)
BCAA Conference Highlights include:
- Distinguished speakers and experts in cancer, health, and wellness
- Latest breast cancer topics, information, and resources
- Helpful tips on nutrition/healthy eating, physical activity, stress reduction, and mental wellness
- Intimate fireside chat with breast cancer champions
- Real Life Conversations featuring award-winning television host and breast cancer survivor, Ananda Lewis
- BCAA Souvenir Program Booklet
- Virtual Health Resource Fair
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available for RNs, Social Workers, and CHES - 3 CEUs (Note: Participants must attend entire program to receive CEU credits.)
The target audience for this event is Black/African American women (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: Global Alliance for Change, Bay Area Black Nurses Association, Inc., National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - San Francisco Chapter, Bay Area Disparities Coalition (BAD-Co), Ladies in Red, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Community Living Campaign, Lutheran Church of Our Savior. Bay Area Cancer Connections, and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Region 9, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
There is NO COST TO ATTEND this event, but online registration is required - CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER. Login details will be sent via email to all registrants 48 hours prior to event date. Deadline to register is August 24.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 3 CEUs will be 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. Following the close of the event, send an email request to Mildred Crear at mlcre@aol.com on Aug. 27. Please include the following details in your email request: Subject line - SCI Breast Cancer and African Americans Conference 2022 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY REQUESTS FOR CEUs AFTER AUG. 27.
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