On November 13th, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host our 1st annual forum in Vermont to examine rurality’s impact on access to care, disparities in cancer screening and tobacco disparities. To save more lives from cancer, we must strengthen our commitment to health equity and increase our understanding of the social determinants that drive disparities in the cancer burden. Forum participants will include key oncology stakeholders including leaders in science, health care systems, academia, business, patient advocacy and public policy.

Speakers:
Joanne Ryan, Ph. D., – Medical Director on the Breast Cancer U.S. Medical Affairs team, Pfizer
Mark Levine, M.D. – Commissioner of Health, Vermont Department of Health
Taylor Small – Director of Health and Wellness, Pride Center of Vermont
Andrea Villanti, Ph.D., M.P.H. – Associate Professor, University of Vermont
Melissa Volansky, M.D. – Executive Medical Director, Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley
Moderator
Kesha Ram- Former State Representative, Vermont House of Representatives