The 3rd Annual African American Lung Cancer Patient & Caregiver Summit
New Orleans | April 23 - 25, 2026
Our Voice. Our Breath. Our Future.
Black communities remain disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses. At HEAL Collaborative, we are helping to close that gap by partnering with local churches, medical professionals, policymakers, and patient advocates to build collaborative, local, faith-based networks and provide education on the critical medical issues plaguing our communities from a trusted source.
HEAL Collaborative is a nonprofit organization focused on growing healthy, vital communities of color. We do this through education, community building, and advocacy. Since our inception, we have collaborated with numerous churches nationwide and spearheaded dozens of unique educational events. We have engaged with hundreds of policymakers and clinical leaders to advocate for our community.
Ways HEAL Collaborative is making an impact
Executed Programs
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Growing Healthy Communities
Lung Cancer Screening to Treatment
November 13, 2025 | St. Louis, MO
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Awareness and early detection can save lives. Join us for Thankful Thursday at the Five Star Center in St. Louis for a FREE lung health education lunch event.
Hear from lung cancer survivors and advocates, along with medical experts and community leaders. Together, we’ll explore risks, prevention, mental health, nutrition, and advocacy tools to protect our families.
Open to everyone with lungs—patients, caregivers, and community members. Registration required.
HEALing is Advocacy
HEAL Collaborative is committed to providing accurate and current information about health issues concerning the Black community. Learn about health advocacy, attend an upcoming education program, and research critical diseases and illnesses in our educational library.
