The annual SCI Breast Cancer and African Americans Conference infuses science with culturally tailored engagement practices to ensure Black and African American communities have equitable access to potentially life-saving breast cancer information, resources, and support to help end cancer disparities.
The event theme is “Helping Communities Better Help Themselves.” Over 230 people from across the Bay Area attended to hear from leading experts, healthcare professionals, researchers, cancer survivors, caregivers, and patient advocates. Please view the photo highlights of the event.
- Agenda
- Speakers
7:30 am
Registration Check-in / Breakfast
8:15 am
Invocation
Rev. Carolyn Dyson, BA, MA
8:20 am
Welcome/Introductions
Pamela A. Ratliff, MPA
8:30 am
Dinah Trevil, MPA
8:35 am
Brenda Knight [Mistress of Ceremonies]
8:45 am
Rev. Carolyn Dyson, BA, MA
What’s in Your Bag? Addressing Spirituality and Mental Wellness
9:15 am
Ryland J. Gore, MD, MPH, FACS
From Screening to Survivorship: Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities in African American Women
10:15 am
Break / Visit Health and Wellness Resource Fair
10:45 am
Candice N. Thompson, MD
Closing the Divide: Enhancing Equity in Clinical Trials and Genetics for Breast Health
11:30 am
Geneva Clay
Nourish to Flourish: Nutritional Strategies for Breast Health
12:00 pm
Lunch / Visit Health and Wellness Resource Fair
1:00 pm
Healing Journeys Fireside Chat: Real Talk About Breast Cancer
Pamela Ratliff, MPA [Moderator]
Velinda Galvin
Linda Walker
1:45 pm
Ryland J. Gore, MD, MPH, FACS
Breaking Through the Silence: Addressing Medical Gaslighting in African American Women’s Breast Health
2:15 pm
Lawanda Dickerson
Strength in Motion: Dynamic Moves and Mindset for Improving Overall Wellness
2:30 pm
Frank Staggers, Jr., MD
Empowering Wellness: Meditation, Stress Reduction, and Health
3:15 pm
Black Box (audio)
Rovenia ‘Dr. Ro’ Brock, PhD
3:30 pm
Closing Remarks and Benediction
Pamela A. Ratliff, MPA
