Hope Conference 2023

431 North State Street,Jackson MS 39201

04 March, 2023

Description

The Hope Conference is designed to meet the educational and informational needs of the public and cancer patients, survivors, family members and caregivers. The day will feature presentations by cancer specialists, medical experts, allied health professionals and cancer survivors.The Hope Conference will be offered in person and via live webcast. You will need to register here even if joining virtually!Hope Conference 2023 Schedule:8:30 Doors Open/Check-In 9:00 Welcome and Announcements 9:15 Experts’ Panel: ➢ Cario Armstrong; Compassus Hospice ➢ Karla S. Hardin, MS; Hardin Life Resources ➢ Susan Shamberger, MD; UMMC ➢ Tammy Young, MD, FACP; Jackson Oncology Associates ➢ Ryan Blakeney, Mississippi Department of Insurance 10:15 Survivor Spotlight 10:30 Break 11:00 Caregiver/Social Work CE Breakout Session and Survivor Roundtables 12:00 Celebration Lunch* ➢ Marshall Ramsey, Keynote Speaker ➢ Tye Dennis, Special Entertainment Lunch is free for first 200 Survivors/Guests that register. Social Work CE attendees will need to pay $10 upon check-in for lunch. 1:00 Closing ***ASL Interpreters Provided*** If you register to attend virtually, you will receive an email prior to conference with the live webcast link and other instructions. It is important you have a strong internet connection to have a positive viewing experience. Handicapped parking will be available in the Baptist Building parking lot on Mississippi Street. Registration for the conference confirms your agreement that pictures taken may be used for marketing or social media purposes. Social Work CE Details: The Mississippi State Department of Health presents “Hope Conference: Lighting the Way to Cancer Survivorship” with support from MSDH Mississippi Partnership For Comprehensive Cancer Control (MP3C). The Mississippi State Department of Health (DP:SWB120007) is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists; Approval Period: (dates). 2 continuing education clock hours (General) have been applied for and are pending approval. Attendance verification and a course evaluation will be required in order to receive CE credit. CE certificates will be awarded after the event via email. For more information, email [email protected]. Thank you to our experts' panel, survivor speakers, special guests, volunteers, and planning committee for making the Hope Conference possible! Learn More about the Hope Conference at our website: www.hopeconferencejackson.com