2021 Session IV
Session IV: September 29, 2021
Social Determinants of Health, Financial Toxicity, Policy Initiatives and the Racial Disparity
This session provided an understanding about social determinants of health. It identified and explored factors that impact on the prostate cancer racial disparity. Costs of treatment and care that can prove toxic in limiting patient access was presented. Important policy initiatives that can help eliminate the racial disparity was also reviewed and discussed.
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Session Introduction: Mr. Thomas Farrington, PHEN President and Founder
Opening Remarks: Congressman Bobby L. Rush (IL-D1) Watch Video
Moderator: Adrian Backus, JD, MDiv, Director of Church Partnerships and Community Outreach, PHEN
Understanding Social Determinants of Health and Impact on the Prostate Cancer Racial Disparity: Magnolia Contreras, MSW, MBA, Vice President for Community Health, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Watch Video
Important Policy Initiatives Towards Eliminating the Racial Disparity: Kathryn “Kate” Audette, MSW, Director of Government Affairs, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Watch Video
Financial Toxicities and How Access to Treatment are Affected: Hala Borno, MD, Assistant Professor, Medicine, University of California, San Francisco Watch Video
Closing Remarks: Mr. Thomas Farrington and Rev. Adrian Backus
Closing Song: Deacon Raymond Fuller, Survivor and PHEN Network Coordinator Watch Video
Session Four Recording:
Session Participants
Mr. Thomas Farrington
Congressman Bobby L. Rush (IL-D1)
Adrian Backus, JD, MDiv
Magnolia Contreras, MSW, MBA
Kathryn "Kate" Audette, MSW
Hala Borno, MD
