12th Symposium on Minorities, the Medically Underserved & Health Equity
June 27 - July 1, 2012 Houston, Texas
The goals of the Biennial Symposium series are to:
Exchange the latest scientific and treatment information and to share strategies for reducing the disproportionate incidence of cancer morbidity and mortality among minorities and the medically underserved;
Increase the awareness and enhance the competence of health care providers, researchers, laypersons and survivors in the areas of primary and secondary cancer prevention, early detection and treatment;
Promote culturally competent cancer care and services and ethnically balanced research, especially clinical trials;
Ensure that underserved populations are selectively targeted in the evolution of the Health Care Reform Act;
Provide a comprehensive approach to the issue of health disparities. Provide attendees with a broad knowledge base related to a biopsychosocial approach in addressing health disparities.
THEME
“Empowering Communities in the Era of Health Care Reform.”
OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the 12th Symposium, participants should be able to:
Summarize the most current scientific information available about specific cancers and chronic diseases of particular concern in minority and medically underserved communities, including the impact of certain health and lifestyle factors;
Discuss and demonstrate the importance and promotion of cancer and chronic disease prevention, early detection, timely and quality treatment, supportive and palliative care, and end of life issues;
Effectively communicate best- or emerging practices which build community capacity to:
Advocate for new programs and policies to improve access to cancer and chronic disease preventive, screening, treatment and survivorship services; and
Build and maintain effective partnerships and networks to prevent and control chronic disease in disparity populations;
Empower participants with knowledge, skills and connections to enhance their work with communities;
Identify and access national and local organizations engaged in cancer- and chronic disease-related activities; and
Introduce community and state-level resources and available funding to reduce chronic disease and health disparities.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Cancer survivors, community-based organizations (CBOs), specialists, family physicians, and scientists interested or involved in community-based cancer prevention and control programs for minorities and the medically underserved
Students from minority or medically underserved communities seeking careers in cancer research and health care
Community leaders, chaplains, business executives, educators, hospitals and clinic administrators, government and voluntary health agency program directors responsible for health promotion and disease prevention for persons who are at higher risk of cancer or other diseases due to economic, cultural, geographic, political, social, medical or other barriers
National or local advocates for cancer survivors and the medically underserved; elected, appointed, or career government officials, public or private opinion leaders involved in biomedical research and health care reform policy
Primary care, community and family physicians, oncologists, nurses, allied health professionals, health educators, community health workers, dietitians, social workers and other persons involved in the cancer care continuum
Contact
Phone: 713-563-2764
Fax: 713-563-2765
Email: icc-symposium@uh.edu (general)
icc-abstracts@mdanderson.org (abstracts)
Mailing Address: University of Houston
Graduate College of Social Work-ICC
110HA Social Work Building, Box #49
Houston, TX 77204-4013
