Bridging Gaps in Cancer Screening & Prevention Health Disparities Symposium

Hotel and Abstract Accommodation information below

Get ready for an informative in-person event focused on tackling health disparities in cancer screening and prevention. Connect with experts, share ideas, and discover ways to make a real difference in communities. Whether you're a healthcare pro or just passionate about change, this symposium is the place to be!

Thursday, March 26, 2026 @ 8:30am - 7:00pm

Friday, March 27, 2026 @ 8:30am - 2:00pm

This 2-day event will host:

• Interactive workshops on culturally competent care
• Panel discussions on the latest research findings
• Networking opportunities with leaders in the field
• Poster sessions showcasing innovative projects
• Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions to health

This event is FREE. Our goal is to get the information working for and in our community.

Hotel Accommodations: Fairfield Inn Marriot Inn and Suites

Downtown Winston-Salem

Click Here to Book your group rate for the Health Disparities Symposium

Last Day to Book : Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Call for Abstracts

We invite you to submit abstracts for poster and oral presentations. Share your research, innovative programs, and best practices in addressing health disparities. The deadline for abstract submissions is January 19, 2026.

Click here to Submit Your Abstract.

Sponsors

The Health Disparities Symposium is supported by generous grants from:

• Merck
• Lab Corp
• Aetna
• Pepsi
• North Carolina Business Coalition on Health
• Winston-Salem State University SOHS: HCM
• And Others, Thank You!

If you would like to be a Sponsor, Vendor, or have additional questions, send us an email to: hcm@wssu.edu

www.wssu.edu/cancer-awareness

You will continue to receive notifications and information concerning the event via email.

We have a fantastic line-up of Speakers and Presenters, stay tuned!