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The Only National African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization
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Sisters Network ® Inc. (SNI) Overview
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Board of Directors Karen Jackson Chair Bettie Eubanks Vice Chair Camille Cash MD Judy Foston Cynthia Newbille Bertie Ford RN John L. Green CPA
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Medical Advisory Committee Lisa A. Newman MD, MPH, F.A.C.S.--Chief Medical Advisor Lovell Jones, PHD C. Kent Osborne, MD Jean- Bernard Duran MD, FACC, FCCP Lavinia Middleton, MD Harold Freeman, MD Tonya Washington -Stephens, MD
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National Headquarters Kelly P. Hodges National Program Director Erie Calloway Executive Director Chandra M. Brooks Affiliate Relations Manager Lanita “Pearl” Burton Office Administrator Karen E. Jackson Founder/CEO
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Goals Create strategic alliances and partnerships to maximize SNI impact in breast cancer research. Employ innovative strategies to build a well-trained proactive advocacy movement. Develop and implement new communication and social networking skills to increase awareness. Adapt 2020 as new vision to end breast cancer.
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National Standard Programs Breast Cancer Assistance Program BCAP
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New Programs Tweens in Pink To educate tween girls ages 12-16 about the importance of breast health and equip them to become breast health ambassadors for their family members. Young Sisters Initiative (YSI) Younger African American women cancer. In an effort to address the needs of these women, Sisters Network® Inc. will launch the Young Sisters Initiative. This program is designed to reach women diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 45.
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National African American Breast Cancer Conference First conference in 1999 Provides a broader scope of knowledge and addresses the breast cancer survivorship crisis affecting the African American woman Over 500 survivors and healthcare professionals from across the United States
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1 st National African American Breast Cancer Walk
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First Ladies Prayer Brunch
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Sisters Network Inc. National Coalition Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. International Black Women’s Congress Jack & Jill of America, Inc. Oncology Nursing Society The Links, Inc. Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.
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Social Networking
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Future Projects Webinars Blogging Ask the Doctor Skype-National Conferences Program Evaluation Statistical Analysis
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Sisters Network ® Inc 2922 Rosedale Street Houston, TX 77004 713-781-0255 Office 713-780-8998 Fax 1-866-781-1808 Toll Free www.sistersnetworkinc.org
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