Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership (SAICEP)

One of Eleanor Scott Bell's earliest memories is of picking tobacco to supplement the family income. They were a family of nine with a large extended family — part of the Lumbee Tribe of NC, "People of the Dark Water."

The grandfather of breast surgical oncologist Hannah Woriax, MD, was the first Native American to graduate from the Duke Med School and train in Family Medicine.

On Feb. 2 at noon, the Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership hosts DCI breast surgeon Hannah Woriax, MD, for a virtual lecture (with CME credit available).

Community outreach & engagement teams from DCI, Wake Forest and UNC cancer centers have launched an initiative focused on the cancer-related health needs of American Indian communities.

Guest lecturer Rodney Haring, PhD, MSW, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, shares his expertise in "Building Cancer Care Collaboratives."