16th Annual Gathering Symposium: Faith/Healing/Community

Event Details

The 16th Annual UCSF Abundant Life Health Ministries Symposium: A Gathering for Faith, Health and Community is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2023, 10am, online via Zoom. The purpose of the event is to foster the development, growth and sustainability of health ministries through information dissemination, education, networking, and follow-up technical assistance to help address cancer related health disparities for progress toward healthier individuals, families, congregations and communities. The "Gathering" features speakers & health experts, discussion on the latest health & wellness and cancer topics with a focus on communities of faith (the whole person-mind, body, soul/spirit) and communities of color who experience a greater burden of inequities & disparities. Participants will gain tips, resources, inspiration, and call to action. The "Gathering" also features a virtual Marketplace of Community Resources for access to cancer information, cancer research, health & wellness resources and potential partners.

There is no cost to attend. Zoom link to access the 9/9/23 "Gathering" will be e-mailed, please register in advance to ensure on time delivery of Zoom login information.  

For questions, contact UCSF staff: Michelle.Moseley@ucsf.edu or Faith Communities Committee Leadership via email at: GatheringHealthSymposium@ucsf.edu or phone Chairperson: Wilma Batiste (415) 246-7906 and Co-chairs: Marion Harris (510) 390-0406, Dr. Ka'Ryn Holder Jackson (415) 516-3989

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