Native American Health Disparities and the Impact of Cancer

2020 ACS CAN Oklahoma Policy Conference:

Native American Health Disparities 
and the Impact of Cancer 
 

Equity, inclusion, and the future of individualized medicine weigh heavily on our minds.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with researchers, clinical workers, tribal leadership and public leaders as we explore existing cancer disparities among Oklahoma Native Americans and the impact of cancer. 

We're here to discuss actionable steps forward to ensure the health of Native Americans in Oklahoma are not overlooked as we discuss both the impact of cancer and the current public health crisis.

Join conference to learn about the need for tribal data sovereignty, health equity and equitable partnerships. Panel discussion with current and past tribal leadership,  CEOs from urban and rural Indian clinics in Oklahoma.  

Featured Speakers Include:
 

• Dr. Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan, DrPHD, MPH - Professor of Rural Health, Executive Director, Center for Indigenous Health Research and Policy, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
   
• Dorothy Rhoades, MD, MPH Director, American Indian Cancer Research Initiatives, Stephenson Cancer Center, Co-Director, Community Outreach and Engagement CoreClinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
   
• Mark Doescher, MD, MSPH -Associate Director for Cancer Prevention and Control, Stephenson Cancer Center Director, and Community Outreach and Engagement Core Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine - University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  
  
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