Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
• Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Cost: Free
• Location: Buffalo Thunder Resort
• Address: 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM, 87506
• Registration: Required

Online Registration:

Registration Closed

 

We invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual Gathering for Native American Cancer Care. This event is a testament to our commitment to Native American communities and improving healthcare, with a particular focus on cancer care, for northern New Mexico.

What to Expect:

• Blessing & Welcome Coffee
• After a Cancer Diagnosis: resources, information, and testimonials: Gain valuable insights from experts and hear inspiring testimonials from those who have faced cancer. 
• Free Lunch: Savor a delicious lunch and connect with fellow attendees
• Educational Materials: Explore a wealth of information and resources designed to empower you with knowledge about cancer prevention, treatment, and support services.
• Self-Care Gift Bag: As a token of our appreciation, the first 100 attendees will receive a self-care gift bag to promote overall well-being.
• Drawings: Take the chance to win exciting prizes. Please note that you must be present to win.

Event Schedule:
(Subject to change. Updated 10/23/2024)

Blessing & Welcome 
10:00 AM

 

Cancer Overview and Addressing New Mexico’s Cancer Disparities 

 

Colorectal and Genetic Screening

 

Cross-Cultural Medicine
Joseph “Brophy” Toledo
Traditional Healer, Jemez Pueblo

 

Breakthroughs For All – Clinical Trials

Carmen White, U.S. & Global Oncology Health Equity Lead (Pfizer Oncology)

 

 Lunch

 

Strategies to Overcome Barriers to Quality Cancer Care

Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DrPH, OPN-CG,
President NavPoint Health
(Cherokee Nation)
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM

 

Patient Support Services
Patient Services and the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico

 

Followed by Question & Answer

Patient Services and the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico

Allison Donnell, ND, DOM; CHRISTUS St. Vincent Supportive Care Medicine

Karen Gano, LCSW; Oncology Social Worker

Shayna Grandbois-Herrera; Native Health Navigator

Deana Benjamin; Physical Therapist & Amy Thatcher; Speech Therapist

 

Closing Blessing
2:00 PM

Overnight Accommodations:

Special room rate is $148 (double occupancy) to stay at Buffalo Thunder for the Native Health Gathering on Saturday, November 2nd.
Please call the hotel directly and and refer to group code: GNACC  
Reservation: 833-577-5911

 

Online Registration:

Closed