Educating and Mobilizing The African American Community
Around Prostate Cancer Issues
Friday, September 16th, 9 am - 12 pm
Speakers and Presenters
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Educating and mobilizing African American communities in the fight against prostate cancer is paramount to PHEN's mission, and the public health need, to eliminate the prostate cancer disparity. Meeting this challenge requires the involvement and support of a broad array of leadership working together at all levels. This summit session will review and assess some of these initiatives and explore new strategies that can accelerate progress.
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The Summit is Free and Open to the Public!
(Room block closes August 23rd)
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Summit Agenda Overview and Schedule
Thursday, September 15th United States Capitol Visitors Center, Room HVC 201AB
9:00 am - 9:30 am: Summit Opening Proceedings
9:30 am - 12 noon: Prostate Cancer Early Detection PSA Testing - The Next Chapter
12:00 noon - 1:00pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Increasing African American Participation in Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Closing Remarks
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Networking Reception
Friday, September 16th Washington Convention Center, Room 144C
A Session of the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference Host: Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
9 am - 9:30 Opening Remarks
9 am - 11:30 am: Meeting the Challenges of Educating and Mobilizing Black Communities on Prostate Cancer Issues
11:30 am - 12 noon Summit Closing Remarks
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