6th Annual African American Breast Cancer Conference

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"Each One Reach One (EORO): Working Together to Make a Change"

Dr. Denise Johnson Miller

Keynote Speaker

Saturday, May 1, 2010
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Conference Center at
The Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA 94612

2009 Attendee & Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders

The Cancer Prevention Institute of California (formerly the Northern California Cancer Center) is hosting its 6^th Annual African American Breast Cancer Conference, a program for and about the community that is intended to help raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection in African American communities in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding communities, with a special focus on mind, body, and spiritual healing. This community event is co-sponsored by the Women's Cancer Resource Center, in partnership with the Alameda County Medical Center's Cancer Navigator Program and the American Cancer Society.

EORO is the only event of its kind in the state of California designed to address the unique concerns and needs of African American women of all ages related to breast cancer awareness and education, in addition to providing culturally appropriate information and resources to encourage women to make informed decisions about their health and empower them to become advocates for themselves, their loved ones, and others in their communities. The dissemination and sharing of this important breast health information by community members supports our program theme of "Each One, Reach One…".

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:

Keynote Speaker: Denise Johnson Miller, MD, FACS - Director of the St. Francis Breast Surgery Program, St. Francis Medical Group (Indiana)
New, convenient, state-of-the art meeting facility in Oakland (across from Lake Merritt)
Expert clinicians, health providers/professionals, survivors, and caregivers will conduct presentations on topics such as breast cancer risks, early detection, nutrition, physical activity, stress reduction, treatment options, triple negative breast cancer, survivorship, recurrent & advanced cancer, and health advocacy
Access to over 150 local and national health resources and information specifically focused on addressing the unique cultural issues and concerns of African Americans all under one roof in the "Health Resource Access: Giving Hope, Celebrating Life!'
Networking opportunities with health professionals and community members, including cancer survivors and their families in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment
Special musical entertainment/performances
Deluxe continental breakfast and lunch provided, raffle prizes, and many more surprises...

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

Attendance encouraged by cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, friends, community advocates, health professionals/providers, and those in the general public who are interested in learning more about breast cancer and African Americans.

REGISTRATION:

Registration fee is $20 per person and includes official conference program materials, tote bag, deluxe continental breakfast, lunch, and inclusion in all raffle prize drawings (must be present to win). Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available for RN (CEP 13488), MFT/LCSW (PCE 868), and CHES (SEP 3348 ) for an additional $15. There will be 5 CEUs granted for this event.

Sorry, no refunds provided for this event and registrations are non-transferable.

Limited scholarships available to cover registration for those experiencing financial hardship. For more information contact Pamela Ratliff at 1.888.315.5988 or email at education@cpic.org.

Registration Deadline: Monday, April 28, 2010 (Space is limited – Please register early!!)

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TRAVEL DIRECTIONS/PARKING:

CLICK HERE for travel and parking information for the Conference Center at The Cathedral of Christ the Light (CCL). Parking available at the Underground Cathedral Parking Garage for a flat rate of $5 per day. The 19th Street BART station is conveniently located approximately 6 blocks from the CCL.  Limited shuttle service from/to the 19th Street BART station available by request only (from 7:30am - 9:30am; 4pm - 5:30pm).  To request shuttle service, contact us by email at education@cpic.org or phone at 1.888.315.5988 at least one week in advance and provide us with your full name, phone number, and email (if available).

SPONSOR:
Cancer Prevention Institute of California (formerly the Northern California Cancer Center)

CO-SPONSOR:
Women's Cancer Resource Center

PARTNERS:
Alameda County Medical Center’s Cancer Navigator Program and the American Cancer Society

MEDIA PARTNERS:
Clear Channel Radio, The Globe Newspaper, The Post Newspaper, and The Sun Reporter

FUNDERS:
Cancer Prevention Institute of California: Allison Taylor Holbrooks Breast Cancer Research Fund, Melanie M. Bronfman Education Fund, Oakland Athletics Fund, PlumpJack LINK Fund; Amoena USA Corporation; Region IX Office on Women's Health, DHHS; and Stanford Cancer Center.

* PLEASE NOTE: By participating in this event, you are granting CPIC consent to photograph or videotape you for promotional use. Also, photographs w/Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders at 2009 EORO Conference will be available for purchase on May 1.

Interested in supporting or receiving information about EORO Conference, contact Conference Organizer/Planning Committee Chair below:

Pamela A. Ratliff, MPA
Community Education Program Manager
510.608.5030 (p)
pamela.ratliff@cpic.org