The 25th Arkansas Cancer Summit and Awards Banquet with the 21st Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Conference
The Virtual 21st Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Conference - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Awards Banquet – Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The 25th Arkansas Cancer Summit – Thursday, May 9, 2024
About the summit and Clearing the air conferences
Summit History
Learn more about previous Arkansas Cancer Summits
Summit Planning Committee
The Arkansas Cancer Summit would not be possible without the support of our members and staff
Clearing the Air History
Learn more about the mission of the Clearing the Air Conference
Clearing the Air Planning Committee
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Registration
Registration is Now Closed!
Accommodations
Little Rock Marriott Information
3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, AR 72201
CLICK HERE FOR HOTEL BOOKING INFORMATION
LITTLE ROCK MARRIOTT GUEST PARKING
The Little Rock Marriott offers overnight valet parking for our guests, currently at $30.00 per day (plus tax). Day use of our valet parking services is currently $18.00 per day (plus tax). Individuals are responsible to pay any increase. Self-parking is available at the Second & Main Parking Garage, which is operated by the City of Little Rock and is located two blocks from the hotel.
DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK PARKING OPTIONS
The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau operates multiple parking decks and surface lots conveniently located in the heart of downtown, near popular destinations such as the River Market District, the Arkansas State Capitol, and the Statehouse Convention Center. With plenty of spaces available, you can easily find a spot that is close to your destination.
ROBINSON CENTER PARKING GARAGE
- Located at Markham & Spring Streets: 550-space underground public parking garage at Robinson Center provides guests well-lighted, weather-protected parking.
CONVENTION DISTRICT PARKING DECK – MOST RECOMMENDED
- Located at 2nd & Main Streets: 650-space public parking deck located only one block south of the Statehouse Convention Center.
RIVER MARKET PARKING DECK
- Located at River Market Avenue & 2nd Street: 600-space parking deck in the heart of the River Market District.
SURFACE PARKING LOT
- A 50-space surface parking lot located across from the Statehouse Convention Center on the corner of Markham and Scott Streets.
- There is also a public parking deck operated by the Downtown Little Rock Partnership located at 6th & Scott Streets, as well as multiple surface parking lots and on-street parking available on most streets in the downtown area.
ON-STREET PARKING
- In addition to parking facilities, downtown Little Rock is equipped with mobile payment options so you can pay for your parking from the convenience of your phone. Using the ParkMobile App, visitors and locals alike can easily pay for on-street parking.
- When parking, users can simply enter the zone/space number found on nearby signage, set the duration of their parking session, and press the “Start Parking” button to begin.
For further questions, contact ACC at 501-404-2363.
Your support of the Arkansas Cancer Summit is invaluable. By supporting the Summit, you have an opportunity to join in the fight against cancer. Your organization will also receive valuable exposure as you help support a worthy cause. For questions, call 501-404-2363.
Thank You To Our Supporters!
The Arkansas Cancer Summit Is made possible each year by our generous supporters.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
21st Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Conference
Day 1 Presentations
Facilitator: Ms. Linder Conley, Former Executive Director, Future Builders, Inc.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Caron Lott, PhD, MPA, BS, Adjunct Faculty Member, Philander Smith University (PSU) – Tobacco Prevention and Higher Education
Facilitator: Ruthie Johnson
Dr. Peter Wui, Professor and Chair/Director of MBA – Clearing the Air: Understanding the Complex Dynamics of Cigarette Smoking and Its Impact on Substance Use and Crime
Dr. Caron Lott, Adjunct Faculty Member, Philander Smith University – African-American College Student’s Attitudes and Behaviors About Tobacco Use During COVID-19
Abbie Luzius Sudduth, Community Development Manager Community Clinic of Northwest Arkansas – Assessing Attitudes, Norms, and Behavioral Control Among Minority Populations Using Tobacco Products and Their Attempts at Cessation
Mr. Jay Francis Springs Community Activist/Atlantan, Atlanta, GA – A Conversation With Mr. Jay Francis Springs
Facilitator: Katherine Donald
Thursday, May 9, 2024
25th Arkansas Cancer Summit
- Arkansas Cancer Summit Agenda
- Arkansas Cancer Summit Program
- Arkansas Cancer Coalition FY22 Annual Report
Day 2 Presentations
Dr. Lisa Richardson, Centers for Disease Control – CHALLENGES & PROGRESS IN WORKING TOWARDS A CANCER-FREE ARKANSAS
Dr. Sam Makhoul, CARTI – TAMING CANCER: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Breakout Session 1: INSURANCE
Navigating Patients Through an Ever-Changing Insurance Landscape
Marie King, Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Barbara Breggs, Barbara Breggs Insurance Agency
Facilitator: Lindsay Collins, Arkansas Department of Health
Breakout Session 2: DISPARITIES
Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities & Underserved Populations
Dr. Jaimi Allen, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Dr. Emily Hallgren, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Facilitator, Dr. Marian Evans, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Session 3: FINANCIAL TOXICITY
Navigating the Cost of Cancer Treatment
Joanna Doran, Triage Cancer
Facilitator, Dr. Pete DelNero, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
CANCER CARE RESOURCES
Shalanda Wilson, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Rachel Johnson, Arkansas Department of Health
Gay Prescott, Hope Cancer Resources
Antionne Alcorn, Thrive Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
Facilitator, Gina Gulley, Arkansas Department of Health
Speakers & Facilitators
The Virtual 21st Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Conference – May 8, 2024
Abbie Sudduth, MS, CHES, CTTS
Assessing Attitudes, Norms, and Behavioral Control Among Minority Populations Using Tobacco Products and
Caron Lott, PhD, MPA, BS
Keynote Speaker: Tobacco Prevention and Higher Education &
American College Student’s Attitudes
Peter Y. Wui, PhD, MA, BA
Clearing the Air: Understanding the Complex Dynamics of Cigarette Smoking and Its Impact
Speakers & Facilitators
25th Arkansas Cancer Summit – May 9, 2024
Welcome Remarks
Breakout Session 1: Insurance
Breakout Session 2: Disparities
Breakout Session 3: Financial Toxicity
Cancer Care Resources
Awards Banquet
This year we celebrate 25 years of bringing Arkansas cancer control advocates together to strategize on how to fight cancer. Wear your best formal attire and join us as we honor those who have been instrumental in pushing us forward over the past 25 years.
Awards
ACC Dr. David Bourne Leading Light Award
Dr. David Bourne was a leader in public health advocacy within the state of Arkansas. He was tireless in promoting public policy that limited public use of tobacco, and he successfully promoted the cause of allocating all tobacco settlement funds to health promotion and disease prevention programs. He was an advocate on a large scale, positively influencing tobacco related public policy, and was also a care provider for veterans in his capacity as a physician at the Central Arkansas Veteran’s Healthcare System.
Awardees
24th Summit: Dr. Bala Simon
23rd Summit: Dr. Pebbles Fagan, Ph.D, MPH
22nd Summit: Patricia Franklin, APRN-MNSc, ACNP-BC, CTTS
21st Summit: Dr. Joe Thompson, MD, MPH
20th Summit: Dr. Rhonda Henry-Tillman, MD
ACC Dr. Fay Boozman Leading Light Award
Dr. Fay Boozman, an ophthalmologist, directed the Arkansas Department of Health from 1999-2005. He served in the Arkansas Senate and ran for the United States Senate in 1998. He founded and operated a successful medical clinic in Rogers, Arkansas. Dr. Boozman was a leader in his church and community. All who knew him recognized his commitment to Jesus Christ and his desire to serve others.
Awardees
24th Summit: Dr. Jason Lofton
23rd Summit: Marybeth Curtis, RN, BSN, WOCN
22nd Summit: Dr. Jennifer Dillaha, MD, MA
21st Summit: Bruce Lockett
20th Summit: Dr. Joseph Bates, MD
ACC Outstanding Partner Award
Over the years, the Arkansas Cancer Coalition’s member organizations have demonstrated excellence in their commitment to advancing the goals and objectives of the Arkansas Cancer Plan. ACC recognizes that it takes a unique level of passion, interest and commitment to embark on a task as arduous as reducing the burden of cancer within the state.
Awardees
24th Summit: Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
23rd Summit: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Minority Initiative Sub-Recipient Grant Office (MISRGO)
22nd Summit: Mainline Health Systems, Inc and CARTI Foundation
21st Summit: St. Bernards Development Foundation
20th Summit: Arkansas Department of Health
ACC Cancer Healthcare Provider of the Year
The Arkansas Cancer Coalition recognizes that it takes an immeasurable amount of strength, compassion, perseverance, and dedication to treat and care for cancer patients. Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has rocked the entire world, but those who have felt its impact the greatest are our healthcare providers. It is our privilege to honor amazing healthcare providers in the field of oncology here in Arkansas who have sacrificed so much and risked the health of themselves and their families to ensure that cancer patients in Arkansas are taken care of.
Awardees
24th Summit: Dr. Clinton Smith
24th Summit: Dr. Manish Joshi and Dr. J. Thad Beck
Continuing Education
Credits for the 25th Arkansas Cancer Summit & 21st Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Available for Multiple Professionals
Credits for Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Techs, Registered Dietician and Registered Nutrition and Dietetics Technician
For Jointly Provided Activities: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Cancer Coalition. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Designation Statements
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ACPE Credit Designation Statement
These knowledge-based activities will provide pharmacists up to 8.5 contact hours or 0.85 CEU. CE credit information, based on verification of live attendance and completion of the program evaluation, will be provided to NABP within 60 days after the activity completion.
ANCC Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 ANCC contact hours. Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.
AAPA Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
CDR Credit Designation Statement
This program has been approved for 8.5 contact hours of continuing education for dietitians by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. CPEUs awarded will be commensurate with participation in the activity. Learners should enter this activity as type 102 on Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) activity logs.
Please download your certificate of attendance here starting May 13, 2024.
Community Health Education Specialists Credits (CHES/MCHES)
Sponsored by UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 8.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours are 0.0.
Participants seeking CHES/MCHES credit must evaluate online at learnondemand.org.
A certificate will be available for download and/or print at the completion of the evaluation. The evaluation module will be available the day of the conference and up to 1 week after the conclusion of the conference. If you have questions regarding CHES/MCHES credit, please email Kesha James at kvjames@uams.edu.
The 25th Arkansas Cancer Summit
The 21st Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Conference
Public Health Credits
The 25th Arkansas Cancer Summit and 21st Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Conference have been approved for 7.5 CEU credits for public health professionals by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.
Please download your certificate of attendance here starting May 13, 2024.
Dental Hygiene Credits
The 25th Arkansas Cancer Summit and 21st Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Conference have been approved for 7.5 CEU credits for dental hygiene professionals by the Arkansas Dental Health Association.
Please download your certificate of attendance here starting May 13, 2024.
Respiratory Care Credits
The 25th Arkansas Cancer Summit and 21st Clearing the Air in Communities of Color Conference have been approved for 7.5 CEU credits for respiratory therapists by the Respiratory Care Examining Committee.
Please download your certificate of attendance here starting May 13, 2024.
Social Work Credits
Email your paperwork to ACC at info@arcancercoalition.org. We will sign it and email it back to you starting May 13, 2024.
Certificate of Attendance
Please download your certificate of attendance here starting May 13, 2024.
For further questions, contact ACC at 501-404-2363.
*Continuing education information is updated as we receive it and can change at any time*
FAQs
Registration will close on May 3. Register by April 19 to receive a conference packet in the mail. Registering after April 19 will give you access to online conference materials only.
Log-in information for the virtual Clearing the Air conference will be sent out several times starting on April 19 until the morning of May 8. We will ensure you have it in time for the conference!
Conference registration packages will be mailed to the address provided in your registration. We will begin mailing packages the week of April 22 so that you will receive your package in time for the conferences. Anyone who registers between April 20 – May 3 will only have access to electronic materials. You can access those materials in the Conference Materials tab.
Yes, please click on the Education Credits tab to find the latest information on education credits.
We are accepting support for the Summit until March 30. If you support the Summit after April 1, your information might not be received in time to be printed in the program booklet, so please support the Summit as early as possible! Learn more about supporting by clicking the Supporters tab.
Yes, Click Here for the exhibitor packet
Clearing the Air – Ruthie Johnson – johnsonrd@uapb.edu
Awards Banquet – Miriam Karanja – info@arcancercoalition.org
Summit – Miriam Karanja – info@arcancercoalition.org