Virtual 3 Day Event
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 and Thursday, October 10, 2024
Weill Cornell Medicine Meyer Cancer Center in partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian and NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital presents We Are The Cure: Solutions To Breast Health Disparities (#BHD2024). This FREE online-accredited series will provide breast health disparities education. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Vivian J. Bea, MD, MBS, FACS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Weill Cornell Medicine
Chief of Breast Surgical Oncology
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Dr. Vivian J. Bea, a board certified breast surgical oncologist, was recently named section chief of breast surgical oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
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Onyinye Balogun, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Dr. Onyinye Balogun, specializes in the treatment of breast and gynecologic malignancies.
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This CME activity is intended to review disparities data, educate about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, and address topics to include community myths and facts, genetics, and risk reduction strategies. By the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Address the breast cancer disparities crisis in black women by utilizing data to identify deficiencies, quality gaps and show how improved access to care and education of community clinicians can make a difference
Discuss the importance of breast cancer screening, early diagnosis and multidisciplinary breast cancer care treatment in black women
Recognize the importance of survivorship and genetic testing in black women
Describe the social determinants of breast cancer detection and health
Who should attend:
Primary Care Physicians, Gynecologists, Family Medicine Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Nurses, Psychologist, Social Workers, Medical Students, Community Healthcare workers and Allied Health Professionals
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 6:00pm to 8:30pm
DAY 1
International Center for the Study of Breast Cancer Subtypes ICSBCS Celebrates 20 Years
Lisa A. Newman, M.D.
Chief, Division of Breast Surgery
Director, Interdisciplinary Breast Program
Medical Director and Founder, ICSBCS
Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Network
2nd Vice President, American College of Surgeons
Genomics and Research
Melissa B. Davis, M.D.
Director, Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine Georgia Research
Alliance Distinguished Investigator Morehouse SOMl
When We Represent: The Importance of DEI Pipe Line Programs
Minerva Romero Arenas, M.D..
Assistant Professor Surgery
General and Endocrine Surgeon
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Surgery