Uniting Clinical and Research Expertise with Community Wisdom
Friday, August 1, 2025
8:15 AM – 1:30 PM
Location:
Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery (KCBD), University of Chicago Medicine
900 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Sponsored by Wellness House & UChicago Medicine
CEU Credits Available
About the Summit
A collaborative, cross-sector gathering of oncology professionals, researchers, community health workers, and care advocates, this summit bridges clinical excellence with community wisdom to improve how cancer care is delivered—especially in underserved populations
Featured Keynote Speaker
Dr. Lorna H. McNeill, PhD, MPH
Department Chair, Department of Health Disparities Research, Division of OVP, Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX and Director, Center for Community-Engaged Translational Research
Dr. McNeill’s transformative work combines science and community engagement to tackle cancer disparities in real-world settings—from churches to clinics. Her research has catalyzed innovative solutions through initiatives like Project CHURCH and the Faith, Health & Family Collaborative, empowering local voices to shape cancer care outcomes.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Physicians • Nurses • Social Workers • Chaplains • Community Health Workers • Clinicians • Public Health Professionals • Researchers & Policy
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Cultural Navigators or Liaisons
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Promotoras de Salud
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Psychosocial and Emotional Support
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Palliative and Hospice
Summit Core Objectives:
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Connect clinical & community expertise
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Exchange practical knowledge and lived experience
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Advance strategies for culturally responsive care
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Build sustainable partnerships to improve outcomes
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Explore the role of CHWs in the care continuum
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Engage in professional development opportunities
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Inspire action for more compassionate cancer care
Program Schedule:
Breakfast – 8:15 AM
Keynote Address – 9:00 AM
Collaborative Sessions – Late Morning
Panel & Discussion
Lunch Provided
Summit Ends – 1:30 PM
Free Registration | Space is Limited
Questions? Contact Dr. Sonja B. Williams, Director of Cancer Health Equity
swilliams@wellnesshouse.org
