Programs
HEAL Collaborative connects communities to a wide variety of medical treatment options that support individual and population health management. We understand that teaching underserved communities about accessing services and resources improves overall health standards and health outcomes. Participants in our programs report increased knowledge about health and diseases affecting themselves or their community and increased confidence in their ability to manage and advocate for their healthcare needs. HEAL Collaborative speakers and educators have presented dozens of educational forums and reached over 50,000 people in underserved communities.
In addition to traditional treatment options, HEAL Collaborative educational forums demystify clinical research, explaining the consequences of failing to achieve fair representation in clinical trials and the reasons for the lack of minority involvement. We also address limited access to specialists or specialty care centers that serve as referral sources, fear of exploitation, potential unintended outcomes, stigmatization, and discrimination.
“The patient panel was wonderful! We learned so much and their personal stories were so impactful, everyone including the physicians publicly expressed their authentic empathy.” – Feedback from an event attendee
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Need help educating and empowering your congregation's health literacy? Contact us. We can help survey the health of your congregation to establish areas of need, share that information, and provide educational resources.
Upcoming Programs
Workshop Part II: Alzheimer’s: Diversity in Clinical Trials Participation & Brain Health
HEAL Collaborative is partnering with Mount Teman A.M.E. Church in Elizabeth, NJ, to bring a two-part Alzheimer’s educational workshop series. Esteemed subject matter experts will share how Alzheimer’s impacts communities of color and how our participation in clinical trials matters. Caregivers will also join the discussion to provide first-hand accounts of their experiences caring for…
Lupus Education & Diversity in Clinical Trials
Hello from Reid Temple A.M.E. Church and HEAL Collaborative! You are invited to join us in person and online for our first Lupus Education and Diversity in Clinical Trials Community Conversation Symposium. Let's gather for breakfast and lunch for an engaging discussion about advancing the health of African Americans with lupus and diversity in clinical trials. We’ll hear…
Seasoned Saints Building Healthy Bones Community Conversation
New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church is hosting an education workshop, “Seasoned Saints Building Healthy Bones Community Conversation”. You’ll hear from local experts in bone health, nutrition, and fitness, plus a personal story of fracture recovery. *LUNCH WILL BE SERVED* ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which bones lose their density, becoming thinner…
Kidney Health Screening & Awareness Event
African American are 3x more likely to have kidney failure than White Americans. Come out to get a free kidney health screening as you learn more about this important organ.
Kidney Sunday Health Event
New Life Church 3592 FLAT SHOALS ROAD, Decatur, GA, United States
The KidneyConnection Plus: Community Meet up & Luncheon
New Life Church 3592 FLAT SHOALS ROAD, Decatur, GA, United States
If You Have Lungs, You Can Get Lung Cancer: African Americans & Lung Cancer
APRIL 29: Screening, Early Detection, and Health Disparities Participants will learn about lung cancer incidence, prevention, early detection, screening eligibility, and the benefits of screening. The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) lung cancer screening guidelines will be introduced. Physicians and other healthcare professionals will discuss patient support, reducing barriers to screening, and other…
If You Have Lungs, You Can Get Lung Cancer: African Americans & Lung Cancer
MAY 6: Targeted Treatment, Biomarker Testing, Public Policy and Clinical Trials This workshop will cover the latest advances in biomarker testing, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, clinical trials, and radiation therapy in the transition of lung cancer to a treatable disease. Health equity and improving access to multidisciplinary teams, clinical trials, and advanced treatments will be discussed.…
If You Have Lungs, You Can Get Lung Cancer: African Americans & Lung Cancer
MAY 13: Screening, Early Detection, and Health Disparities Participants will learn about lung cancer incidence, prevention, early detection, screening eligibility, and the benefits of screening. The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) lung cancer screening guidelines will be introduced. Physicians and other healthcare professionals will discuss patient support, reducing barriers to screening, and other…
If You Have Lungs, You Can Get Lung Cancer: African Americans & Lung Cancer
MAY 20: Targeted Treatment, Biomarker Testing, Public Policy, and Clinical Trials This workshop will cover the latest advances in biomarker testing, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, clinical trials, and radiation therapy in the transition of lung cancer to a treatable disease. Health equity and improving access to multidisciplinary teams, clinical trials, and advanced treatments will be discussed.…
Screening, Early Detection, and Health Disparities
Greater Young Zion Baptist Church 405 Sand Bar Ferry Road, Augusta, GA, United StatesAUGUST 19: Screening, Early Detection, and Health Disparities Participants will learn about lung cancer incidence, prevention, early detection, screening eligibility, and the benefits of screening. The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) lung cancer screening guidelines will be introduced. Physicians and other healthcare professionals will discuss patient support, reducing barriers to screening, and other…
Past Programs
Learn about critical health topics online by watching some of our past programs.
Roundtables
HEAL is proud to host educational roundtables that include both policymakers and faith-based community leaders. These Pastor & Policy Roundtables are held throughout the country and provide information about rare diseases, screenings, and the latest updates in treatments.
Check back here to learn more about what was covered in past roundtables.
Interested in being a part of the next one? Contact us