MercyOne Breast Cancer Symposium: The Personality of Breast Cancer
April 1, 2024Des Moines, Iowa; April 2, 2024 — The annual MercyOne Katzmann Breast Center Iowa and the MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center Breast Cancer Symposium will be held on April 16 at the MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, East Tower Auditorium, 1111 6th Ave., Des Moines.
The 2024 theme is The Personality of Breast Cancer. The event features up-to-date information from providers active in caring for breast cancer patients. This program is intended for all health care professionals and individuals interested in the ongoing care and concerns of patients who have survived breast cancer. Breast cancer survivors are encouraged to attend. The event is open to the public.
One of the essential topics will be a discussion of the ways breast cancer care can be impacted by health equity/inequity. Abby M. Gonik, MD, Gynecologic Oncology, MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care, will lead the presentation that will also compare differences in breast cancer outcomes in people experiencing health care inequity.
Cost: General Public: $30; Health Care Professionals: $40. CE credits are available.
Learn more and register: mercyone.org/dmu-breastcancer
Event Agenda:
The agenda is subject to change.
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Welcome/Katzmann Breast Care Update
Tiffany Torstenson, DO |
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Health Equity
Abby M. Gonik, MD
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Break |
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Caring for the Underserved with Breast Cancer
Devon Foster, DO
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Lunch |
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Neogenomics
Christian Schultheis, MD
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Experiences as a Breast Imaging Navigator
Trish Steenhoek, RT (R)(M) CN-BI
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Role of the Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator
Katlyn Wood, BSN, RN
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Break |
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Survivor Panel Discussion: Personal Experiences
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Question and Answer Session |
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Adjourn |
Media Notes:
If you plan to cover the 2024 MercyOne Breast Cancer Symposium, please RSVP Ali Boettcher before the event –- ali.boettcher@mercyone.org
About MercyOne
MercyOne is a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping people and communities live their best life. MercyOne’s care providers and staff make health the highest priority. The system’s clinics, medical centers, hospitals and affiliates are located throughout the state of Iowa and beyond. Headquartered in central Iowa, MercyOne is a member of Trinity Health (based in Livonia, Michigan) – one of the largest not-for-profit Catholic health care systems in the nation. Learn more at MercyOne.org
