This conference is designed for the community, especially nurses and other health care professionals who are interested in the unique contributions that African-American nurses have made in addressing health care disparities, health equity, and health promotion through
organizational community involvement.
Attendees will:
- Understand many of the contributions of African-American Nursing to the identification and resolution of health care disparities
- Distribute information on health care disparities to the community
- Explore projects and plans of actions to improve health and eliminate health disparities
- Explore strategies in how to improve lines of communication for the community
- Strengthen the cultural competence of health providers
Free Mamograms & Health Screenings*
The Mercy hospital St. Louis Breast Cancer Van will be on site providing mammograms until 5:00 PM. Appointments are required.
Check with your insurance provider to verify your benefits and eligibility. Free mammograms available to women 40 and over with no insurance. Spaces are limited. Please call (314) 251-6300 to make your appointment today.
Additional health screenings include:
- Height/Weight/BMI
- Blood Pressure
- EKG
- HIV/AIDS
- Mental Health
- Glucose
- Kidney
- Cholesterol
- Prostate Screening
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
*All health screenings are available separately from the conference for NO FEE. Only those interested in attending the conference speakers need to register with the $50 fee. Sponsors
- The Alvin. J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
- BJC Center for Lifelong Learning
- BJC Health Systems
- Dr. Margaret Barton-Burke, Mary Ann Lee Endowed Professor in Oncology Nursing, UMSL
- Mercy Hospital
- Missouri Foundation for Health
- Missouri Office of Minority Health
- SLU Cancer Center
- SLU Hospital
- SSM Health Care
- St. Louis Children’s Hospital
- University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Nursing
- UMSL Division of Continuing Education
Elmer R. Freeman, MSW
Linda Thompson Adams, RN, DrPH
Deborah Washington, RN, MSN
Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD
Kikanza Nuri-Robins, EdD
Gloria McNeal, RN, PhD
- 07:00 AM-08:30 AM | Registration/Breakfast/Exhibit Hall
- 07:00 AM-03:00 PM | Exhibitors & Health Screenings
- 08:30 AM-09:00 AM | Opening Ceremony
- 09:00 AM-10:15 AM | Keynote Address
- 10:25 AM-11:25 AM | Concurrent Session I
- 11:25 AM-11:55 AM | Exhibit Hall
- 11:55 AM-12:45 PM | Lunch
- 01:00 PM-02:00 PM | Concurrent Session II
- 02:15 PM-03:15 PM | Concurrent Session III
- 03:30 PM-04:45 PM | Keynote Address
- 04:45 PM-05:00 PM | Closing Remarks and Evaluation
Screenings & Exhibitor Hall
- Mammography Van: Appointments are required for mammograms only. Please call (314) 251-6300 to schedule an appointment.
- Weight
- Blood Pressure
- HIV/AIDS
- Glucose
- Kidney
- Cholesterol
- Prostate Screening
Screenings are available until 4:00 PM. Screenings are completely FREE and separate from the $50 conference registration fee. All screenings except for mammograms are available on a walk-in basis.
Fee: $50
Continental breakfast and lunch are included. Space is limited, so register early.
- Online
- By Mail: Download the Registration Form and mail to Jennifer Clemente, University of Missouri–St. Louis, Continuing Education, 307 J.C. Penney Conference Center, One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121
- By Fax: Download the Registration Form and fax to (314) 516-6414. Charge card number or other payment information must be included.
- By Phone: Call (314) 516-5994. MasterCard, Visa, or Discover number must be given to assure registration.
- By TDD: Call (314) 516-5961
Make checks payable to the University of Missouri–St. Louis
Hotel Accommodations
Guest rooms are available at the Renaissance Airport Hotel St. Louis for $79 per night. Call (314) 429-1100 for reservations and mention this conference to receive the discounted rate.
African American Nursing History Conference
