BCEDC Monthly Calls

On the monthly calls we share updates on what is happening in Washington, DC of interest, provide guidance on policies we want to shape and recommended actions, hear input and plan next steps.

12:00-12:30pm ET Open to All - Webinar format

12:30-1:00pm ET Steering Committee - Separate meeting link is provided to members

Dates:

  • July 9

  • August 13

  • September 10

  • October 8

  • November 12

  • December 10

Capitol Hill Day:

  • July 16

Join us for the Breast Cancer

Early Detection Capitol

Hill Day on July 16!

We will meet up for lunch, advocate in meetings with Congressional offices, and close the day with Congressional Women's Softball Game that raises money for The Young Survivor Coalition, an organization that strengthens the community, addresses the unique needs, amplifies the voice and improves the quality of life of young adults affected by breast cancer, locally, nationally and internationally.

Registration closes on June 30 at 9am ET.

We organized a successful event on April 23! See the recording here.

Online Congressional Briefing on Breast Cancer Early Detection

Program:

Welcome & Overview from Linda Goler Blount, MPH – Black Women’s Health Imperative, CEO

Opening Remarks from Kristen Dahlgren – Thriver & Founder of Cancer Vaccine Coalition and former Correspondent for NBC Today Show and Nightly News

Speakers:

• Kaitlin Christine – Breast Cancer Survivor, CEO & Founder of Gabbi

• Dr. Rachel Brem – Co-Founder of the Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer, Vice Chair of George Washington University Cancer Center’s Department of Radiology—Breast Cancer Program Leader, and co-author of No Longer Radical: Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the Breast Cancer Care that's Right for You

• Dr. Emilia Diego – Co-Director of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital Breast Cancer Program

• Dr. Stamatia Destounis – Chair of the ACR Breast Imaging Commission

• Dr. Maxine Jochelson – Director of Breast Imaging Breastlink Beverly Hills/RADNET

Q&A led by Linda

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