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SUMMARY:Latino/a/e\, Hispanic\, Spanish-Speaking & Related Identities (LHS+) Educational Workshop LHS+: CANCER CARE DISPARITIES
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 18\, 2024\nPrentice Women’s Hospital\, Chicago\nFloor\, Conference Room L \nThe Lurie Cancer Center\, partnering with MOLA (Medical Organization for Latino Advancement) is pleased to present an enlightening and impactful gathering aimed at addressing critical issues surrounding cancer disparities experienced by the LHS+ community\, and fostering education\, awareness\, and collaboration. This academic event aims to connect practicing physicians\, researchers\, other cancer services providing professionals and students while featuring presentations focusing on cancer disparities. \nPROGRAM CHAIRS\nPatricia Robinson\, MD \nAssociate Professor\, Medicine (Hematology & Oncology) \nAssociate Director\, Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion \nNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine \n  \nJonathan Moreira\, MD \nAssociate Professor\, Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)\nAssistant Director\, Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion\nVice President\, Chicago MOLA\nNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine \n  \nÓscar Iván Zambrano\, MPH \nPresident\, MOLA \n  \nTARGET AUDIENCE\nLHS+ and Latino/a/e affirming health professionals\, practicing MDs in primary care and several specialties\, faculty\, residents\, researchers\, and students. \nOBJECTIVES\n\nUnderstanding Disparities: Recognizing and understanding the disparities faced by the LHS+ community in cancer care\, with a focus on access to novel treatments and clinical trials.\nProposing Solutions: Identifying and proposing best practices to address equity and improve health outcomes through innovative approaches.\nLeveraging Community: Harnessing the unique skills\, experiences\, and assets of the LHS+ community\, including multilingualism and cultural diversity\, to overcome structural barriers and improve cancer care outcomes.\nIncreasing Representation: Advocating for increased representation of LHS+ individuals in healthcare\, research\, and educational careers to promote better health outcomes for the LHS+ population\n\nDinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. \n5:00 p.m.  Welcome & Exhibits \n5:35p.m.  Overcoming Health Inequities: Insights from the Frontline \n\nMatias Sanchez\, MD\nClaudia Tellez\, MD\nRosalinda Alvarado\, MD\n\nInnovations & Best Practices in Oncology Treatments \n\nGladys Rodriguez\, MD\n\n7:00 p.m.  Oncology as a Practice \n\nRoberto Montoya\, MD\nJoaquin Estrada\,MD\n\n8:00 p.m.  Adjourn \nRegister here
URL:https://www.chicagomola.com/event/latino-a-e-hispanic-spanish-speaking-related-identities-lhs-educational-workshop-lhs-cancer-care-disparities/
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