2025 W. Montague Cobb Institute Health Disparities SymposiumSaturday, January 25, 2025
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7:00
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Registration and Continental Breakfast
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7:30
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Welcome and Introductions
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Quinn Capers, IV, M.D. FACC, FACP
Chair, Howard University College of Medicine
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Dr. Roger Mitchell
President, Howard University Hospital
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7:40
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History of the Cobb Symposium
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Randall Morgan M.D., M.B.A.
Chief Executive Officer
W. Montague Cobb / NMA Health Institute
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7:50
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Historical Milestones:
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Victor Scott, MD
Program Director
Howard University College of Medicine
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Session 1. Racial Disparities in Medical Care and Outcomes
Moderator: Gail Kerr, M.D., Chief of Rheumatology, Howard University
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8:05
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Black-White Disparities in Cardiovascular Care
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Quinn Capers, IV, M.D., FACC, FACP
Howard University
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Disparities in HIV Care, Howard Center for
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Shihaam Mahgoub, M.D.
Howard University
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Disparities in Cancer Care and the Way Forward
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Ahmed Ali, M.D.
Howard University
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Disparities in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and
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Edwin Chapman M.D.
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Disparities in Sleep Disturbances and Review
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Peter Whitesell, M.D.
Director Sleep Center, Howard University
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Disparities in the Care of Diabetes and
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Gail Nunlee-Bland, M.D.
Chief, Division of Endocrinology
Howard University
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10:05
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Networking Break
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Session 2. Disparities in Healthcare Outcomes: Searching for Solutions
Moderator: Terrence Fullum, MD, MBA, Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, Howard University |
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10:45
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Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trial Research
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Priscilla Pemu, M.D., M.S., FACP
Associate Dean for Clinical Research
Morehouse School of Medicine
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The Potential of Genomic Medicine to
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Virginia Caine M.D.
President, National Medical Association
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The Potential of a Diverse Physician Workforce to
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Quinn Capers, IV, M.D. FACC, FACP
Chair, Howard University College of Medicine
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11:45
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Summation
Closing Comments
Open Q and A with Audience
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Quinn Capers, IV, M.D. FACC, FACP
Chair, Howard University College of Medicine
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12:00
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Lunch
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12:15
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2:00
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Future Doctors Symposium
HUH W. Lester Henry Auditorium
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Registration: Click here to register
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The symposium is complimentary for students, scholars, and residents, and attendees not receiving CME credits.
Please email [email protected] to register as student, scholar, or resident.
Announcements
Just published in the
Journal of the National Medical Association
Full article: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1ka586M-e2NnX
Calling Atlanta friends. Feb 8th:
Black History is #BlackHealth History: Ancestry, #Genomics, and Faith
Join us for a new series of gatherings created to talk about health research with local Black/African American communities. RSVP!
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We are thrilled to invite you to a special event featuring the acclaimed documentary Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution followed by an engaging discussion and reception. Date: Friday, January 24, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Howard University Hospital, W. Lester Henry Auditorium Tower, 2041 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20060 Join us as we explore the groundbreaking story of how the twin struggles for racial justice and health care rights came together to achieve the desegregation of American hospitals in the 1960s. This powerful film highlights the transformative impact of Medicare in dismantling institutional racism within the healthcare system. Moderated By: Dr. Deidre Defoe, a distinguished leader in public health and community advocacy, and a member of the Alliance for Clinicians Equity. Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Barbara Berney, producer of Power to Heal and Executive VP of Public Policy and Social Justice Alliance for Clinicians Equity. Reception: Join us for a reception before the screening, where you can connect with fellow attendees and enjoy refreshments. This event is sponsored in part by the Howard University Medical Alumni Association and the Alliance for Clinicians Equity. RSVP Today! The registration link is https://bit.ly/CobbPowertoHeal Space is limited, so secure your seat early! To view the trailer visit: https://powertoheal.bullfrogcommunities.com
JANUARY 23 ONLINE Bring your questions to a live discussion:"The Importance of Timely Vaccinations" with our three experts, Dr. Doris Browne, Dr. Audra Meadows (OB/GYN) & Dr. Tanya Rogo (Pediatrics) over at BlackDoctor.org's Facebook page, THIS THURSDAY 6pm https://www.facebook.com/events/947682480292348
2025 Cobb Institute Health Disparities Symposium: Howard University, Lester Henry Auditorium, 2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20060. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7:00am – 1:00pm PM EST. Our agenda will include topics in Cardiology, Cancer, Infectious diseases, Behavioral health, Focus on addressing disparities in internal medicine. The symposium is complimentary for students, scholars, and residents. More information, save the date and registration: Click here
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | TOWN HALL DISCUSSION in Sarasota, Florida | Saturday January 18th 10 AM — 2 PM | Trusted Voices + Vaccination Clinic + Walgreens | with NAACP, Multicultural Health Institute, Gulf Coast Medical Society, & featuring Dr. Washington Hill (Sarasota Memorial Hospital)
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | New Orleans, LA: Two Events One Day! | Sunday, January 19, 2025 | Missionary Baptist Church, 2805 General Taylor Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Abundant Life FGBC, 1701 Franklin Ave., New Orleans 70117 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 pm PM | Free Vaccinations: COVID, FLU AND RSV
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | HEALTH FAIR in Houston, TX | 10:00am - 2:00pm December 14 | Featuring Jay Alvarado, MPA. FREE COVID and FLU vaccinations will be administered by IBN SINA Federally Qualified Health Center. Houston Health Department & Harris County Area on Aging (HCAAA), New Beginning Church, Supernatural Holiday Health Fair 10921 Foy Lane Houston, TX 77093. Details Here
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | HEALTH FAIR in Indianapolis, IN | 8:00pm - 12:00pm December 21 | Details Here
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | HEALTH FAIR in Memphis, TN | 8:00am - 4:30am December 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 | Details Here
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | WEBINAR at Black Doctor .org | Featuring guests Dr. Dial Hewlett, and Dr. K Taylor, and with moderator Dr. Winston Price. In this live and on-demand webinar, the panel will explore how public health departments play a pivotal role in promoting vaccine access and education within communities. Watch the replay: https://fb.watch/wvTr5qQvCW/
The International Myeloma Foundation, in partnership with the W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute’s Cobb Scholars Program, has developed a scholars program for African American medical school students to participate in a health disparities project focused in myeloma alongside an expert in multiple myeloma. Applications close January 17, 2025.
HHS Launches National Public Education Campaign Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season. Campaign provides evidence-based information on vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and RSV. WASHINGTON (AUGUST 19, 2024) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new national campaign today to inform the public about common respiratory viruses and available vaccines. The campaign, Risk Less. Do More., aims to increase awareness of vaccines that reduce serious illness from influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in high-risk populations and to limit the spread of these viruses among all Americans. The Cobb Institute is serving as campaign partner.
Dr. Yolanda Lawson Calls for a Pivot to Mentorship & Highlights the Need for More Mentors, Networks & Collaborations. Listen to the episode.
The "Whole Person" Approach: Physiatrist Dr. Lisa Merritt on Mind, Body, Mentorship and Leadership. Listen to the episode.
Understanding Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Care with Dr. Joseph Mikhael. Listen to the episode.
Congratulations Dr. Roger Mitchell on being named as the President of the Howard University Hospital. In addition, Dr. Mitchell was just elected as the President-Elect for the National Medical Association at the 2024 Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in NYC.
Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development (EQBMED) and the W. Montague Cobb Institute are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at creating an equitable and more diverse clinical trial landscape, from participant to provider. As part of this collaboration with EQBMED, the W. Montague Cobb Institute will develop training sessions, webinars, and workshops, to train and retain health care providers and researchers, while creating a pathway for medical students and young professionals to enter the field of clinical trial research. By collaborating with medical education programs, EQBMED and the W. Montague Cobb Institute aim to inspire the next generation of clinical researchers and increase diversity within the field.
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PAST EVENT ANNOUNCMENTS
Risk Less. Do More. Learn about the importance of flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines during the 2024–2025 season, with Dr. LaQuandra S. Nesbitt. As a professor at The George Washington University, she leads the Center for Population Health Sciences and Health Equity. This is a YouTube Livestream event in partnership with The Cobb Institute, BlackDoctor.org and the "Risk Less. Do More" campaign. Join us online, Thursday November 14th, at 7pm EST. More information here.
The 2024 Annual Summit "Health Equity: Solutions from Healthcare Leaders" will take place November 14 – November 15, 2024 in Atlanta, GA at The Whitley. The Movement is Life Summit is a collaborative event bringing together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to discuss health equity challenges and actionable solutions. The Summit features nationally known expert speakers on health disparities and social determinants of health. Summit attendees also engage with each other in workshops focused on social issues and creative movement activities. More information, program and registration CLICK HERE
TSU-BCM P20 CURED Webinar: ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITY IN CLINICAL RESEARCH. Date & Time: November 20, 2024 01:00 PM ET. Description: This also features 1.0 CHW unaccredited CEU hours. VERONICA AJEWOLE - MWEMA, PHARM.D., BCOP P20 CURED TSU Principal Investigator, Moderator. RAYNE ROUCE, M.D. P20 CURED BCM Principal Investigator Texas Southern University, Speaker and panelist. https://linktr.ee/tsubcmp20cured