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2025 Cancer Care Conference

'Navigating Barriers to Local Cancer Care Equity and Access'

May 16, 2025  |  Oscar Bergos Conference Center  |  M State Moorhead Campus

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2025 conference highlights

Attend our conference to learn about challenges faced by local communities in accessing equitable cancer care. We will explore various barriers - such as socioeconomic factors, geographic limitations, and systemic healthcare issues - that hinder access to cancer treatment and services. The conference also will address the complexity of ensuring cancer care is equitable across diverse populations and discuss potential strategies to overcome these barriers.

Participants will engage in discussions about innovative strategies to improve collaboration across healthcare teams, and evaluate current access to clinical trials, focusing on ways to increase participation from diverse and underrepresented populations. Through expert-led sessions and interactive workshops, attendees will gain practical insights and actionable tools to advance equity and improve cancer care access in their local settings.

Objectives 

Upon completion of this conference, you will be able to:

  • Identify and analyze the barriers to equitable cancer care access

  • Explore factors contributing to disparities in cancer treatment and prevention

  • Discuss strategies for enhancing collaboration among healthcare providers to improve care delivery

  • Evaluate current access to clinical trials and developing strategies for increased participation

  • Provide actionable tools and resources for allied health professionals to improve cancer care outcomes in their communities

Focus topics

  • "Essentia’s Community Co-Design: Engaging with Area New Americans"
  • "Ethical Considerations for Long-Term Care Related to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment"
  • "Bridging Oncology and Oral Surgery: TMJ, Third Molars, and Oral Pathology"
  • "Health in Action: Understanding the Role of Community Health Workers"
  • "Improving Access to Research and Clinical Trials for Rural Cancer Patients"

2025 conference speakers

2025 conference planning committee

  • Jenna Stammen, Director of Health Training, Workforce Achievement Center, M State
  • Matt Flory, Associate Director State Partnerships, American Cancer Society
  • Alli Fast, Community Health Program Manager West Market, Essentia Health
  • Rashid Hussein, Community Health Specialist, Essentia Health
  • Matthew Naugle, Workforce Development Specialist, Essentia Health
  • BreAnna Tracy, Administrative Assistant, Workforce Achievement Center, M State
  • Sara Anderson, Cancer Center Program manager, Essentia Health
  • Kyra Kainz, Care Consultant, Hospice of the Red River Valley
  • Crystal Shumake, Dental Faculty, M State

2025 sponsors

Essentia Health

M State Workforce Development Solutions

2025 partners

American Cancer Society. Every cancer. Every life.

Hospice Red River Valley