Addressing Policy and Structural Barriers to Improve Rural Cancer Health Conference

Location

Eric P. Newman Education Center
Washington University Medical Campus
320 S. Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110

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Day 1 – August 11, 2022

Intersectionality of (a) access to care/service delivery; (b) cancer care and prevention; and (c) race ethnicity disparities and how such disparities are exacerbated by rurality.

8:00 – 9:00     

Registration and Breakfast

9:00 – 9:15     

Welcome – local  

Speaker:

• Timothy Eberlein, MD, Director, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University & Barnes Jewish Hospital
• Matifadza (Mati) Hlatshwayo Davis, MD, MPH, Director of Health for the City of St. Louis

9:15 – 9:45     

Welcome – National Cancer Institute 

Speaker:

• Katrina Goddard, PhD, Director of Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute 

9:45 – 10:30   

Session: Implementing solutions to improving individual-level access to services 

Presenter: 

• Jamie Studts, PhD, Professor of Medical Oncology and Scientific Director of Behavioral Oncology, University of Colorado School of Medicine 

10:30 – 11:15 

Session: Sustainable approaches to integrated service delivery of rural cancer prevention and control

Presenter:

• Aimee James, PhD, MPH, Professor, Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, and Co-Program Leader, Prevention and Control, Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine

11:15 – 12:00 

Session: Promoting policies to improve rural cancer prevention and control

Presenter:

• Heather Brandt, PhD, Director, HPV Cancer Prevention Program and Co-associate Director for Outreach, St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center

Community Partners:

• Citseko Staples Miller, FTI Consulting
• Dr. Barb Dentz, Child Health and Safety Advocate with the Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (TNAAP)

12:00 – 1:00   

LUNCH BREAK

Poster slideshow

1:00– 2:00      

Panel: Strategies within health systems to address cancer control in rural areas

Moderator:

Vetta Sanders-Thompson, PhD, Professor of Racial and Ethnic Studies, Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Washington University Brown School of Social Work, and Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Siteman Cancer Center

Panelists:

• Karen White, CEO, Missouri Highlands Healthcare 
• Diana Redwood, PhD, Senior Epidemiologist, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
• Tom Morris, MPA, Associate Administrator for Rural Health Policy in the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Timothy McBride, PhD, Professor Washington University Brown School of Social Work

2:00 – 2:15     

BREAK

Poster slideshow

2:15– 3:00      

Breakout Session 1: Choose one of three topics: Access to services; Integrated service delivery; Policy

3:00 – 3:15     

BREAK

Poster slideshow

3:15 – 4:00     

Breakout Session 2: Choose one of three topics: Access to services; Integrated service delivery; Policy

4:00 – 4:15     

BREAK

Poster slideshow

4:15 – 4:45     

Report Back Session

Recorders:

• Ashley Housten, OTD, MSCI, OTR/L
• Thembekile Shato, PhD, MPH
• Michelle Silver, PhD, ScM

4:45 – 5:00     

Wrap-up

Day 2 – August 12, 2022

How cancer center programs have identified key opportunities to address Day 1 issues (e.g., implementation in special populations, building capacity, data needs, alignment with other agencies serving rural communities, etc.)

8:00 – 9:00                 

Breakfast for in-person 

Poster slidshow

9:00 – 9:30     

Perspective from the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences

Speaker: 

• Lisa Richardson, MD, MPH, Director, CDC Division of Cancer Prevention and Control

9:30 – 10:15   

Session: Cancer Center initiatives in rural health

Presenter:

• Roy Jensen, MD, Director, University of Kansas Cancer Center

10:15 – 11:00 

Session: Building capacity to implement evidence-based programs

Moderator:

• Lisa M. Klesges, PhD, MS, Professor of Surgery, Division of Public Health Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, Professor, Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Environmental Health, University of Memphis

Presenter:

• Mark Doescher, MD, MSPH, AD of COE at Stephenson Cancer Center University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Community Partner:

• Cory Williamson, Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening Navigator, Clinton Indian Health Center

11:00 – 11:45 

Session: Challenges and opportunities to understand/address the intersectionality across special populations in rural health 

Presenter:

• Kia Davis, ScD, Assistant Professor, Division of Public Health Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine

Community Partners:

• Adrienne Hunter-Greene, Regional Educator, Lincoln University
• Heather Burns, LCSW, Gateway to Hope Clinical Programs & Outreach Director

11:45 – 12:15 

Session: Methods and geospatial approaches to extend research and clinical services      

Presenter:

• Stephanie Wheeler, PhD, MPH, Professor of Health Policy & Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

12:15 – 12:45 

BREAK

Poster slideshow

12:45 – 1:45   

Panel: How do we bring these items together?

Moderator:

Shobha Srinivasan, PhD, Senior Advisor for Health Disparities, Office of the Director, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute

Panelists:

• Lisa Richardson, MD, MPH, Director, CDC Division of Cancer Prevention and Control
• Robin Vanderpool, DrPH, Chief, Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute
• Sheldon Weisgrau, VP Health Policy, Missouri Foundation for Health

1:45 – 2:00     

Closing remarks

2:00                 

LUNCH 

Networking

Click to View Speaker Biographies

Link to view digital posters, with corresponding author information.

Bettina F. Drake, PhD, MPH; Washington University School of Medicine – Siteman Cancer Center

Aimee James, PhD; Washington University School of Medicine – Siteman Cancer Center

Amy Kennedy, PhD, MPH; National Cancer Institute

Lisa M Klesges, PhD, MS; Washington University School of Medicine – Siteman Cancer Center

Shobha Srinivasan, PhD; National Cancer Institute

Jamie Studts, PhD; University of Colorado

Sallie Weaver, PhD; National Cancer Institute

From the Airport

There are several types of transportation available from the airport to the Wash U Med School campus: MetroLink (light rail), ride share services (Uber, Lyft), or taxi.

MetroLink Light Rail System: During the day and early evening hours, the MetroLink is the best way to reach campus. The cost is $4 from the airport. If you decide to take the MetroLink in the evening and you’re staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park hotel, you can call ahead to Medical School Security at (314) 362-4357 to arrange for an escort to accompany you from the MetroLink station to your hotel.

If you ride MetroLink, get off at the Central West End station. After leaving the train, climb up the steps to Euclid Avenue. When you are at the top of the stairs, you are on Euclid Avenue. Turn right (north) and walk toward Forest Park Avenue. Within the block, you will find the Eric P. Newman Education Center on the right, where the conference is being held. If you keep going another block to Forest Park Avenue, on the right you find the DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park hotel (connected to the Applebees on the corner).

If you are having any difficulty, please call Security at 314-362-4357.

Ride Share or Taxi: The approximate cost from the airport to the medical center is $35. St. Louis has both Uber and Lyft services.

Arriving By Automobile: The medical school campus is located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Highway 40/64 and Kingshighway.

The Washington University Med School campus and the Central West End neighborhood have many great food options, all within easy walking distance. 

Please consult linked websites for up-to-date hours and menu options.

On Campus: 

Kaldi’s Café at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center (FLTC), open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

• Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, wraps, soup
• This location is great for vegetarian options

Kaldi’s Café at the Mid Campus Center (MCC), open Monday-Friday, 5:30 am – 5:00 pm

• Located on second floor of Mid Campus Center, connected to EPNEC by Link (second-floor walkway between buildings)
• Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, wraps, soup

Farmstead Café, open Monday-Friday, 6:30 am – 2:00 pm

• First floor of the McDonnell Pediatric Research Building (from EPNEC, across Hope Plaza and to the right)
• Breakfast, coffee, soups, salads and sandwiches

Shell Café, open Monday-Friday, 6:30 am – 2:00 pm

• First floor lobby of the McDonnell Sciences building
• Made-to-order grill items, specialty pizzas, soups and fresh salad bar, grab and go items, fountain beverages and bottled beverages

Food Trucks, Monday-Friday, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

• A changing variety of food trucks can be found during the lunch hours at the corner of Scott and Taylor Avenues (behind the FLTC building)

Off Campus:

(listed according to proximity to EPNEC – closest to furthest) (see websites for weekend hours)

Starbucks, 4573 Parkview Place, open Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

• Located behind EPNEC 

Racanelli’s New York Pizzeria, 12 S. Euclid Ave, open Monday-Friday, 11 am – 8 pm; Saturday-Sunday, 2 – 8 pm

• Branch of a local chain of unpretentious pizzerias serving NY-style pies, hoagies & beer.

Zenwich St. Louis, 8 S. Euclid Ave, open Monday-Sunday, 11:00 am – 7:30 pm

• Asian fusion restaurant

Brasserie by Niche, 4580 Laclede Ave, open Monday-Friday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

• French brasserie fare

BBQ Saloon, 4900 Laclede Ave, open Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm – 1:00 am (closed Tuesday); Saturday-Sunday, 11:00 am-1:00 am

• Restaurant/bar offering BBQ eats & a variety of whiskey options

West End Wok, 4577 Laclede Ave, open Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

• Contemporary Chinese, including vegetarian options

Sushi Koi, 4 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Thursday, 4:00 – 9:00 pm; Friday – Saturday, 4:00 – 9:30 pm

• Contemporary sushi bar, Japanese small plates, tea and cocktails

Saigon Cafe, 10 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

• Stylish Vietnamese eatery serving noodle soups, stir-fries & stews, plus wine & beer.

Pickles Deli, 22 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

• Deli sandwiches, breakfast menu

Jimmy John’s, 13 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Friday, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

• Fast casual sandwich chain

Chick’nCone, 15 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Sunday, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

• Fried chicken inside a hand-rolled waffle cone.

Rasoi, 25 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Sunday, 11:00 am – 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm (closes at 9:00 pm on Sunday)

• North and South Indian cuisine, lunch buffet

Shake Shack, 60 N Euclid Ave, open Monday-Sunday, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

• Fast casual gourmet burger chain

The neighborhood surrounding the medical campus is called the Central West End – thecwe.org. There are a variety of restaurants in the neighborhood, many within walking distance. These range from quick, inexpensive lunch options to more formal dining.

Other dining options can be found at diningstl.com, or marylandplaza.com.