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CASEC INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Cancer Conference
April 2016
Report
www.patchafoundation.org
By Marie Patcha Jones, May 16, 2016
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn." Benjamin Franklin
Together, Let’s Fight Cancer and…WIN!
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© Patcha Foundation 2016. All rights reserved.
This publication has been prepared to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and to stimulate discussion, and together with the presentations, videos, photographs and other materials from the conference, make up the legacy of the CASEC Information Exchange 2016.
Patcha Foundation publications are available on the foundation web site at www.patchafoundation.org, or via email to [email protected].
Errors and omissions excepted. This CASEC Information Exchange legacy is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. The Michael and Mauritia Patcha Foundation (The Patcha Foundation, MMPF), its partners, collaborators, sponsors, speakers, presenters or attendees assume and accept no liability for any damage arising from its use. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the CASEC Information Exchange legacy lies with the reader.
Presentations, videos, photographs and other material in the CASEC Information Exchange legacy are used for illustrative and informational purposes only and do not imply any particular health status, attitudes, behaviors, or actions on the part of any person who appears in them.
The CASEC Information Exchange is a forum for dialogue on how to bridge the cancer care gap for Africans and people of African descent. This conference is a collaborative effort initiated by the Patcha Foundation and coordinated by the foundation and key Community Advocates, recognized in the Acknowledgments. The exchange of information between clinicians, researchers, community leaders, key stakeholders and other attendees offer different perspectives to understanding solutions that may already exist, and challenges to implementing them. The conference outcomes include proposed additional workable solutions, suggested means for their implementation, identifying processes for the way forward and identifying key stakeholders to accomplish this. Presentations highlight and promote innovations to improve healthcare delivery and care.
BRIDGING THE CANCER CARE GAP FOR AFRICANS AND PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT
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Table of Contents Background ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 Conference Design……….……………....................................................................................................................... 2 Conference Assessment Tools............................................................................................................................ 7 Conference Assessment………….......................................................................................................................... 7 Common Themes……………………………………………………......................................................................................... 9 Action Planning .................................................................................................................................................. 11 Expanding the Conversation .............................................................................................................................. 11 Conclusion .............................................................................. ……………………………………………………………………….. 11 Acknowledgements............................................................................................................................................ 11 In Pictures .............................................................................. ………………………………………………………………………… 12 Participants......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Citation from the Governor of Maryland............................................................................................................ 15
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BACKGROUND The purpose of the 2016 CASEC Information Exchange conference is to continue the dialogue about barriers to cancer care in Africa and in people of African descent, and to provide tools to bridge the gap and build capacity in African Diasporan communities and on the African continent.
The dynamic exchange of the disparity and challenges in cancer care in Africa & people of African descent had the following objectives as the focus of the conference:
• ACCESS to information and to reproduce-able tools to facilitate implementation of policies and programs.
• SHARE expertise and experience to promote collaboration in cancer care, research and education with Africa, in communities of African Descent.
• LEARN about cancer research advances and about proven, practical tools in cancer care, in a collaborative setting, and highlight collaborative solutions in cancer care that are implementable now.
• BUILD on best practices that offer replicable solutions to implement in your workplace and in patient care.
• GROW your cancer care knowledge base and foster sustainable partnerships that will advance cancer care in your communities.
• CELEBRATE closing the gap of care as we dialogue, learn and involve each other in the process, and award those that are valiantly leading the way in this.
The core concept behind this conference was to demonstrate that when multiple cancer stakeholders dialog about cancer issues affecting Africans and people of African descent, it can produce tools that will facilitate implementation of policies and programs, and that will foster sustainable partnerships that will in turn advance cancer care in communities.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) cancer is shaping up to be the primary health care issue facing Africans in the diaspora and on the continent. The cancer care gap is growing wider even right here within the immigrant communities. While cancer mortality rates in advanced countries have declined in recent years Africans and people of African descent continue to be burdened with ever increasing cancer deaths. The social and economic effects are devastating. Effective solutions must include building sustainable partnerships with stakeholders in advanced countries that are on the forefront of cancer treatment, education and research.
Multiple programs already exist, however, due to a variety of constraints these programs are not readily available to or accessed by Africans and people of African Descent. Link here to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) web page on Factors That Contribute to Health Disparities in Cancer for more on this issue.
We must position ourselves now to optimize partnerships, take full advantage of the wide resources available and actively explore opportunities for collaboration and capacity building between Africa and the west.
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CONFERENCE DESIGN 1. The conference organized by the Patcha Foundation was designed to target the following pool of
participants: Top cancer practitioners, top researchers, NGO and non-profit managers, Health policymakers, frontline staff in cancer care: nurses, pharmacists, social workers and other clinicians, Community advocates, patients and caregivers and other cancer care stakeholders.
2. The conference was held at the Patuxent Greens Country Club, Laurel MD.
3. Conference Agenda
8:00am Registration & Light Breakfast 8:30am Welcome Address
Kate F. Ndi, aka Lady Kate, Maryland Governor's Commissioner for African Affairs & Founder of the Miss Africa USA Pageant. 8:35 am Keynote Address
Dr. Joxel Garcia, Executive Director of the Cancer Prevention & Control Platform at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
8:55am Cancer Research and Clinical Trials Dr. Oluwadamilola Olaku, Ob/Gyn with special interest in gynecologic oncology, Clinical Research Contractor at NCI ---Moderator Dr. Samuel Dongmo, Clinical Research Director Next Generation Sequencing LabCorp, Quantomix Medical and LabCorp Dr. Carla Williams, Associate Professor of Medicine at Howard University & Interim Director of the Howard University Cancer Ctr Presentation Dr. Nathan L. Fletcher, Dental Director of AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia – Oral Cancer in African American Community
10:00am Global Affair: Faith, Racial Identity, Health and Careers Dr. Doris Browne, President & CEO of Browne and Associates, Inc. (BAI) ----Moderator Dr. Pier Broadnax, Director of the University of the District of Columbia BS in Nursing Program Dr. Nathan L. Fletcher, Dental Director of AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia – Oral Cancer in African American Community Pastor Tony Ojoibukun, Minister, writer, editor, community advocate and seminar facilitator Mr. Mamadou Samba, Executive Director of the DC Mayor's Office on African Affairs (racial disparities)
10:55am Workshop - Cancer Treatment and Side Effects Part 1 - Cancer Support Community Dr. Jethro Ekuta, VP and Head of Regulatory Affairs North America, for Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
11:50am Lunch Ms. Mariterese Racanelli, R&D Food Scientist/Nutritionist at Goya Foods - Tips to reduce Cancer Risk for People of African Ancestry
12:30pm Workshop – Frankly Speaking: Cancer Treatment and Side Effects Part 1 - Cancer Support Community Dr. Jethro Ekuta, VP and Head of Regulatory Affairs North America, for Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
1:10pm Spirit of Community Award - Ms. Andrea Roane, WUSA Channel 9 News Anchor & Founder of Buddy 9 Check ---Recipient 1:30pm Health Technology
Mr. Joseph Brooks, Chief Enterprise Architect at intelligent integration, LLC----Enterprise Architecture in Health Care Mr. Richard Emeni, CEO and Founder of MobileHealth4All (MH4A), - Na We All, Inc – Mobile Health 4 All (MH4A) Mr. Dimitry Petion, President/CEO of Mulberry Systems, Inc. - Mulberry Systems
2:10pm Community Partners Dr. Anne Burnley Ekiti, Supervisory Occupational & Preventive Medicine, Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center ---Zika Virus Ms. Josephine Garnem, International Medical Corps’ Strategic Outreach & Partnership Coordinator - International Medical Corp Dr. Ellis Morfaw, Head of the Palliative Care Unit and Assistant Coordinator of the HIV/AIDS Treatment Centre at the Foumban District Hospital - Anorectal Pathologies in HIV/AIDS Patients in Cameroon
2:50pm Leveraging, Matchmaking and Engagement Mr. Ray Michael Bridgewater, Founder, President and CEO of the Assembly of Petworth------Moderator Dr. Jeff Lundy, Director, Health & Wellness Program and Research U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Corporate Citizenship Center- Public Private Partnership Mr. Jim Thompson, Director of Innovation, Secretary of State’s Office for Global Partnerships- Leveraging/matchmaking Ms. Remy Szykier, Worldwide Managing Director, Founding Member, Board Member of AEGIS Health Security – Technology
3:45pm Last Conference Update / QA / Survey / Business Card Draw / Closing
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4. The conference started at 8:50 AM with an unscheduled presentation by Dr. Ellis Morfaw from Cameroon, who shared a unique perspective on the practice of medicine in a remote region of Cameroon, where as General Practitioner, he also learned to do surgery on the job while flipping through manuals, in addition to being head of palliative care unit.
5. The welcome address
Commissioner Kate Ndi, Maryland Governor's Commissioner for African Affairs brought greetings from the Governor’s office, welcomed attendees and presented the foundation with a citation from the Governor.
6. The keynote address
Dr. Joxel Garcia of the MD Anderson Cancer Center gave the keynote address. He spoke on the Cancer Prevention & Control Platform, the MD Anderson’s Moon Shots Program. Go here for the full presentation.
7. Cancer Research and Clinical Trials
With Dr. Oluwadamilola Olaku moderating, Dr. Samuel Dongmo and Dr. Carla Williams discussed advances in cancer research, and the importance for Africans, African Americans and other minority in the USA to get involved in clinical trials. Link here to Dr. Williams’ presentation.
8. Oral Cancer in the African American Community
Dr. Nathan Fletcher presented on oral cancer and stressed that routine oral cancer screening should be a part of twice yearly dental visit. Go here for the full presentation.
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9. Global Affair: Faith, Racial Identity, Health and Careers
With Dr. Doris Browne moderating, Dr. Pier Broadnax, Dr. Nathan L. Fletcher and Pastor Tony Ojoibukun, discussed the role of health careers, culture, community, community leaders and churches in accessing cancer resources, and ultimately winning the cancer fight.
10. Leveraging, Matchmaking and Engagement
Moderated by Mr. Ray Michael Bridgewater, Dr. Jeff Lundy, and Ms. Remy Szykier discussed ICTs and public private partnerships and their impact in improving health care accessibility in remote areas of the world.
11. Tips to reduce Cancer Risk for People of
African Ancestry
Ms. Mariterese Racanelli stressed the importance of healthy eating focused on ancestral foods. This segment of the conference was sponsored by Goya Foods, which also donated a gift basket for the Card Draw. Goya Foods also donated to each attendee, a gift bag with Adobo Light Seasoning, yucca chips, a Think Rice fact sheet, and recipe book. Go here for the full presentation
12. Workshop – Frankly Speaking: Cancer Treatment and Side Effects - Cancer Support Community (CSC) Dr. Jethro Ekuta presented on this workshop that is part of the Frankly Speaking series, a collection of cancer-related education programs created by CSC. The workshop was made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Amgen Inc. Go here for the full presentation
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13. Health Technology
Mr. Richard Emeni presented on Na We All, Inc’s Mobile Health 4 All (MH4A). Go here for the full presentation.
Ms. Jasmine Shih presented on Mulberry Systems, Inc’s patient workflow management tool. Go here for the full presentation.
14. Community Partners
Dr. Anne Burnley Ekiti, presented on the Zika Virus, and encourages attendees to follow her healthcare blog. Go here for the full presentation and to her blog.
Ms. Josephine Garnem presented on the International Medical Corps’ life-saving healthcare efforts all over the world in time of urgent needs.
Dr. Ellis Morfaw traveled from Cameroon for the conference and presented on Anorectal Pathologies in HIV/AIDS Patients in Cameroon. Go here for the full presentation.
CASEC Cancer Awareness, Screening, Early detection and Care
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15. Spirit of community Award
This award recognizes an individual or group that is making a positive impact in bridging the health care gap for Africans and people of African descent. This year’s recipient, Ms. Andrea Roane, WUSA Channel 9 News Anchor, was unable to receive it in person.
16. Citation from the Maryland Governor
Refer to page 15 for the citation
17. Last Conference Update / QA / Survey / Business Card Draw
Ms. Stella-Maris Adamu updated about the 2015 conference.
The foundation has taken steps towards accomplishing a twinning relationship between the US and Cameroon for cancer treatment and care. This was one of the suggested outcomes
from last year’s conference. It has been a slow process but some progress has been made. Go here for last year’s conference report.
Dr. Marianne Siewe won the card draw for the Goya gift basket, donated by Goya Foods.
Ms. Patricia Green won the card draw for the desk calendar clock set donated by the Patcha Foundation.
18. Host The Information Exchange was emceed by Ms. Gladys Njem, RN, also Patcha Foundation board member.
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CONFERENCE ASSESSMENT TOOLS The Patcha Foundation is able to analyze participant satisfaction as well as capture common themes and action items. Conference evaluation surveys were distributed during the conference. This was the primary conference assessment tool. Other non-tracked assessment was verbal feedback from participants during and after the conference. The verbal assessment is noted but not used in analysis.
CONFERENCE ASSESSMENT For this conference, 2 sets of evaluations were required from attendees. 34 evaluations for the workshop Frankly Speaking: Cancer Treatments and Side Effects were collected and submitted to CSC for analysis.
50% of participants completed the CASEC Information Exchange conference evaluation forms. The evaluation survey was designed to collect qualitative data. Participants were asked to answer four open-ended questions. Participant responses for each question have been classed and recorded. See Table 1. The Patcha Foundation was also able to identify some common themes.
While this information is helpful in understanding how effective the conference was, it is also important to synthesize participant expectations and satisfaction.
Table 1 1= 2= 3= 4= 5= N/A Unsatisfactory Marginal
(Average) Meets Expectation
Exceeds Expectation
Exceptional
Cancer Research and Clinical Trials Overall session evaluation 17% 39% Presenters were knowledgeable, organized and effective
13% 35%
Presenters were interactive and engaging with audience
4% 17% 30%
Value of information presented 4% 13% 33% Global Affair: Faith, Racial Identity, Health and Careers
Overall session evaluation 14% 45% 41%
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Presenters were knowledgeable, organized and effective
14% 41% 45%
Presenters were interactive and engaging with audience
14% 45% 41%
Value of information presented 9% 45% 45% Workshop – Frankly Speaking: Cancer Treatment and Side Effects Parts 1 & 2- Cancer Support Community
Overall session evaluation 9% 36% 55% Presenters were knowledgeable, organized and effective
13% 30% 57%
Presenters were interactive and engaging with audience
13% 26% 61%
Value of information presented 13% 30% 57% Health Technology
Overall session evaluation 4% 22% 30% 43% Presenters were knowledgeable, organized and effective
4% 17% 39% 39%
Presenters were interactive and engaging with audience
4% 22% 35% 39%
Value of information presented 4% 17% 39% 39% Community Partners
Overall session evaluation 10% 45% 45% Presenters were knowledgeable, organized and effective
10% 45% 45%
Presenters were interactive and engaging with audience
10% 45% 45%
Value of information presented 10% 50% 40% Leveraging, Matchmaking and Engagement
Overall session evaluation 5% 37% 58% Presenters were knowledgeable, organized and effective
11% 32% 58%
Presenters were interactive and engaging with audience
11% 32% 58%
Value of information presented 10% 35% 55%
Overall, how do you rate the Conference?
11% 28% 61%
COMMON THEMES Participants wanted more time allotted for Q&A, breakout sessions and action planning. They appreciated the opportunity to collaborate and network with peers. The following themes were recorded as response to specific questions asked on the evaluation survey.
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Reasons for attending the CASEC Information exchange To gain insight and tools to educate and manage Africans in the community
To understand about disparities so that I can better serve my organization
Work To support To keep up with current/updated information Interest in the health of the community Seeking more knowledge and networking opportunity Awareness Learn more about the state of cancer research and available treatments As healthcare provider to understand cancer patient care Collaboration, knowledge sharing Presenter (to learn from colleagues) Very interested in cancer prevention and control Patcha Foundation member Presenter / speaker
Did the conference provide practical tools you can implement in your community? It provided an in-depth understanding of barriers to testing, counseling and screening services. It has helped me understand about developing specific diet plans for my patients Outstanding oral health presentation Outstanding oral health presentation It helped me understand cultural barriers so that I can better communicate with African patients
What would you like to see implemented in your organization/community?
Any perceived barriers to accomplishing the identified task? If yes, please explain.
A service that encourages more Africans to show up for screening services
Due to limited funding there is a reduced outreach effort in general. The African community in diaspora will benefit from aggressive outreach efforts.
Education [prevention education] Cost of care Awareness – Aggressive awareness Better communication strategies in terms of cultural differences, diversity and life style during patient care More community outreach More conferences like this to the community More collaboration More networking opportunity Education about all types and aspects of cancer Availability of cancer expert to engage the community Cancer pre-screening Mobile clinic Lack of resources More information to patients Lack of time More research Health delivery information systems Youth involvement Women’s workshops
What topics would you suggest for next year’s conference? Specific education strategies – practical ways to educate Africans in diaspora on cancer
Data – need for data in health implementation and evaluation
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How to incorporate the conference topics and information in African parties [large crowds]
Strategy to convince the community to participate in pre-screening
Moonshots updates by MD Anderson Free screening during breaks Effects of HPV vaccine has had on cervical cancer rates (disease/deaths)
Involve media to report on the conference and help spread the word
Cost of cancer care and insurance Funding projects New advances in cancer research and treatment HIV, Hepatitis A, B, C Early detection, targeted screening Have more of this exchange year round More on oral health
What speakers would you suggest for next year’s conference? Dr. Garcia Dr. Dongmo Dr. Carla Williams All speakers of this conference Ms. Racanelli National Medical Association members Dr. Jethro Ekuta NHMH members Dr. Morfaw AMH members
How might the Patcha Foundation improve the conference? Advertise to all ethnic groups as the conference information is useful for all ethnic groups
Have a streamlined session for those that cannot attend so they can still gain from the information
Fewer sessions to shorten the length of the conference Location – DC or Silver Spring MD, a more central location accessible by public transportation
Limited speakers Improve A/V system Better time management Attract more African community leaders More efforts to reach out and draw more people in Invite people from other states Start conference no earlier than 9:00 am Reach out to students in medical schools More attendees – PR and marketing to achieve this Invite NMA, NHMH and AMH members to attend Conduct conference on a Saturday to improve attendance Consider a Monday or Friday if the conference must be held
on a week day More researchers and academic representation so that they can learn about the African heritage aspect
Do all things possible to bring in more cancer patients and survivors to share and learn
General comments Great networking Very good and interactive Practical action items needed for future conferences Some segments went over time – too long. Really excellent conference Very useful Exceptional quality of presenters Very informative and vital message Incorporate more preventive health topics Wonderful speakers It was humbling and a great privilege to be part of this conference
Patcha Foundation is doing a great job that should continue
Need more time for QA. Make it a more interactive session, perhaps dedicate a whole session to this for whatever questions attendees have about cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, etc.
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ACTION PLANNING Participants were encouraged to log in to the Forums-Feedback pages on the conference web page to continue the dialog and to blog. There was not enough time planned for a working session to brainstorm about an implementable program. However, the Patcha Foundation will select at least one program from the conference evaluation feedback to work to implement before the next conference in April 2017. The Patcha Foundation will continue to solicit input from conference panelists and attendees.
The Foundation also plans to disseminate information about the implemented program by presenting at a health conference, sharing via various media and /or publishing in health journal.
Online Forum & Blog: www.patchafoundation.org/conferences/forum-feedback.
Also join us on social media: use #MMPF #CIE16 #CASEC to continue the dialogue.
EXPANDING THE CONVERSATION In an effort to broaden the conversation significant attempts were made to engage a diverse group of participants. Invitations extended to the following were unsuccessful for various reasons:
a) Ambassadors or representatives of African and Caribbean countries b) State of Maryland Commissions for Caribbean and Hispanic Affairs c) Prince George’s County Health Department and Cancer Control Departments d) County Executives of Montgomery and PG Counties e) National Medical Association members f) Prostate and colon cancer foundation representatives g) Various community and church groups
CONCLUSION Based on the review of the evaluation data, verbal and other feedback from the participants, The CASEC Information Exchange, the cancer conference on closing the cancer care gap for Africans and people of African Descent was a success. While acknowledging that steps should be taken to improve future conferences, the Patcha Foundation believes that the goals for this information exchange were accomplished.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The conference and the development of this report would not have been possible without the input and support of many individuals and organizations including the Cancer Support Community, Goya Foods, the Patuxent Greens Country Club, Mr. Ray Michael Bridgewater (Assembly of Petworth), Dr. Jethro Ekuta (Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc), Ms. Rhea Suarez (Cancer Support Community), Ms. Mariterese Racanelli (Goya Foods), all speakers, panelists and attendees, the host, members & officers (Patcha Foundation), and all who provided service (planning, A/V, registration, videography, photography). The Patcha Foundation gratefully acknowledges your contributions.
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IN PICTURES
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Go here for more pictures
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PARTICIPANTS
Name Position / Title Organization Stella-Maris Adamu President the Patcha Foundation Anthony Adenikinju Prime Access Insurance Advisory Group Harriet Ajonko, FNP Richard Akwo Rosemary Atanga Whitney Awanayah, CRNP Dr. Lymor Barnhard Science Officer Prostate Cancer Research Program CDMRP Raynard Beache Community Rep M-PACT (PG) COUNTY Ray Michael Bridgewater Founder, President and CEO Assembly of Petworth Dr. Pier A. Broadnax Director of BS in Nursing Program University of the District of Columbia Dr. Doris Browne President & CEO Browne and Associates, Inc. (BAI) Dr. Anne Burnley Ekiti Supervisory Occupational and Preventive Medicine Physician Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center on Fort
Meade Odell Bussue President Caribbean Health and Education Foundation Bonie Chungong CSF the Patcha Foundation Dr. Judith Dongmo Legal Consultant Dr. Samuel Dongmo President & Founder Quantomix Medical Dr. Jethro Ekuta Vice President, Regulatory Affairs Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Roselyn Ekuta, RN, BSN Nursing Graduate Student University of Pennsylvania Richard Emeni Founder and CEO MobileHealth4All (MH4A) Patience Emeni President NaWeAll Inc Lydia Esapa Accounting the Patcha Foundation Renee Few The Faithful Few Dr. Nathan Fletcher Dental Director AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia Rosemary Fonya Nurse, CEO Fonya Foundation Yvonne Fornishi, PharmD Dr. Ellis Fualefeh Morfaw GP, Head of Palliative Care, HIV/AIDS Treatment Coordinator Foumban District Hospital Dr. Joxel Garcia Executive Director University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Josephine Garnem Strategic Outreach & Partnership Coordinator International Medical Corps Florencia Gonzalez Community Networks Manager Howard University Patricia Green, MSW, MSPR Founder The Patricia Green Group Gladys Happi, MSN, RN Nephrology Subject Matter Expert Edaptive Systems/Fresenius Medical Care Susan Huang Nurse Case Manager Human Health Department, Montgomery county Rosa Jenkins Nurse Case Manager Montgomery County Health Department Craig Jones Engineer, Director of Signals Systra Inc. Kader Bernadette Keyi Jules Kouame Barbara Tchinjo Kuate Event Planner Hubert Kuete Senior Molecular Genetics Review Analyst GeneDx Richard Mbakop President/Executive Director Safe Bridge of Help / ACCDF Richard Muma Muma's Inc. Lady Kate Ndi MD Governor's Commissioner, Founder Miss Africa USA Pageant Gladys A. Njem Deligating Nurse Case Manager Brigitte Nkamsi Njieko Nubia Jude Nyambi Pastor Anthony Ojoibukun Minister, Community Advocate Tomi Oladimeji Nurse Case Manager Dr. Olaku Oluwadamilola OB/GYN, Clinical Research Contractor National Cancer Institute Marie Patcha Jones Program Coordinator the Patcha Foundation Meriterese Racanelli R&D Food Scientist/Nutritionist Goya Foods Kya Ragsdale Acting Program Manager Women's Cancer Control Program Montgomery County Health Department Jasmine Shih Vice President Mulberry Systems, Inc Dr. Marianne Siewe Marie Francoise Songong Nurse the Patcha Foundation Rhea Suarez Manager, Education Cancer Support Community Remy Szykier Worldwide Managing Director, Founding Member AEGIS Health Security Jim Thompson Director of Innovation Secretary of State’s Office for Global Partnerships Maria Watson RN, CPEST/CRC Case Manager Doctors Community Hospital Dr. Carla Williams Associate Professor of Medicine/Interim Director Howard University/Cancer Center
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CITATION FROM THE GOVERNOR OF MARYLAND
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The Patcha Foundation was established in 2008 to educate women about breast cancer and to empower them with tools, like breast self-exam, to increase cancer survivorship. Since 2012 the foundation has expanded to include advocacy for a reduction in the prevalence of all cancers and other chronic conditions like cardiac disease, diabetes and hypertension. Our goal is to reduce the impact of cancer on African communities in the diaspora and on the continent. Our vision is Simply a World Without Cancer!
THE BRAND OF CARE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
TOGETHER, LET’S FIGHT CANCER AND…WIN! WWW.PATCHAFOUNDATION.ORG
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