Spring into Screening
March 22, 2025  ·  Washington, DC

Early detection matters! “Spring into Screening” with LUNGevity Foundation and many other healthcare, advocacy, and community organizations from the Washington DC metro area.

Registration has closed. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!


Here’s what you can expect at this free event:

  • Learn the facts about breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate cancer screenings.
  • Connect with local healthcare and community groups at the Resource Fair.
  • FREE mammogram and blood pressure screenings. (Call Breast Care for Washington at (202)-465-7164 to see if you quality!)
  • FREE lunch from Busboys & Poets and enter to win signed giveaways from the Washington Commanders and multiple chances to win a $100 gift card to Giant Food!

Event Details

📅 March 22, 2025

🕚 11:00AM to 3:00PM ET

📍 Community of Hope – Conway Health and Resource Center, 4 Atlantic Street SW, Washington, DC 20020

🚗 Street parking is available as well as garage parking in the back of the building. Accessible by Metro Green Line.

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This event is free to attend, but space is limited.

Registration has closed. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!



Speakers
Professor
Johns Hopkins University
Authority on cancer screening and prevention. Work is focused on how to close racial, economic, and social inequalities in the prevention, detection, & treatment of cancer. Presenting on prostate cancer screening.
Assistant Professor
George Washington University
Thoracic surgeon, Co-Director of the GW Lung Cancer Screening Program, & Director of the Incidental Lung Nodule Program. Specializes in minimally invasive surgery & health equity research. Presenting on lung cancer screening.
Associate Professor
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention Program for people with high risk for gastrointestinal cancers. Presenting on colon cancer screening.
Fellow
GW Comprehensive Breast Care Center
Breast Imaging Fellow at GW Comprehensive Breast Care Center. I love spending time with my family and my hobbies include cooking and exploring new places. Presenting on breast cancer screening.
Chronic Disease Educator, CEO, Motivational Speaker & Radio Host
It's In The Genes
As a two-time breast cancer survivor, Vicki is passionate about early detection and health equity and empowers communities with vital insights on breast cancer screening. Moderator

Otis Webb Brawley, MD, MACP

Authority on cancer screening and prevention. Work is focused on how to close racial, economic, and social inequalities in the prevention, detection, & treatment of cancer. Presenting on prostate cancer screening.

Sora Ely, MD

Thoracic surgeon, Co-Director of the GW Lung Cancer Screening Program, & Director of the Incidental Lung Nodule Program. Specializes in minimally invasive surgery & health equity research. Presenting on lung cancer screening.

Priyanka Kanth, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention Program for people with high risk for gastrointestinal cancers. Presenting on colon cancer screening.

Navjot Singh, MD

Breast Imaging Fellow at GW Comprehensive Breast Care Center. I love spending time with my family and my hobbies include cooking and exploring new places. Presenting on breast cancer screening.

Vicki Walton

As a two-time breast cancer survivor, Vicki is passionate about early detection and health equity and empowers communities with vital insights on breast cancer screening. Moderator

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Exhibitors
LUNGevity is transforming how people are diagnosed and live with lung cancer through research, education, and support.
Brem Foundation champions early detection of breast cancer to improve health outcomes for all through innovation, education, equitable access, and targeted advocacy.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance empowers a nation of passionate and determined allies to prevent, treat, and overcome colorectal cancer in their lives and communities.
Community of Hope’s mission is to improve health and end family homelessness to make Washington, DC more equitable.
DC Department of Health
A leading academic medical center. The hospital offers comprehensive services, including emergency care, trauma and critical care, cardiovascular services, and stroke services.
The mission of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative is to promote lung cancer screening for people who are at high-risk of developing lung cancer.
Creating a cancer-free world through groundbreaking research, innovative education, and equitable care for all.
provider-sponsored Managed Care Organization (MCO) servicing the Medicaid programs in Washington, DC. In the District of Columbia, the Medicaid Managed Care Program is administered by the Department of Health Care Finance.
Our mission is to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities while also being a trusted leader in caring for people and advancing health. Medstar has proudly carried out its mission to provide top-quality patient-first medical care.
A holistic approach to promoting health and human dignity by drawing on Georgetown University’s transdisciplinary capabilities across education, patient care, and research.
Sibley Memorial Hospital's Kimmel Cancer Center focuses on community outreach, cancer risk reduction, education and early detection, with a commitment to reducing health disparities.

LUNGevity Foundation

LUNGevity is transforming how people are diagnosed and live with lung cancer through research, education, and support.

Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer

Brem Foundation champions early detection of breast cancer to improve health outcomes for all through innovation, education, equitable access, and targeted advocacy.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance empowers a nation of passionate and determined allies to prevent, treat, and overcome colorectal cancer in their lives and communities.

Community of Hope

Community of Hope’s mission is to improve health and end family homelessness to make Washington, DC more equitable.

DC Health

DC Department of Health

George Washington University Hospital

A leading academic medical center. The hospital offers comprehensive services, including emergency care, trauma and critical care, cardiovascular services, and stroke services.

GW ALCSI

The mission of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative is to promote lung cancer screening for people who are at high-risk of developing lung cancer.

GW Cancer Center

Creating a cancer-free world through groundbreaking research, innovative education, and equitable care for all.

Medstar Family Choice, DC

provider-sponsored Managed Care Organization (MCO) servicing the Medicaid programs in Washington, DC. In the District of Columbia, the Medicaid Managed Care Program is administered by the Department of Health Care Finance.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Lung Cancer Screening

Our mission is to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities while also being a trusted leader in caring for people and advancing health. Medstar has proudly carried out its mission to provide top-quality patient-first medical care.

Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention

A holistic approach to promoting health and human dignity by drawing on Georgetown University’s transdisciplinary capabilities across education, patient care, and research.

Sibley Memorial Hospital - Kimmel Cancer Center

Sibley Memorial Hospital's Kimmel Cancer Center focuses on community outreach, cancer risk reduction, education and early detection, with a commitment to reducing health disparities.

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LOCATION
4 Atlantic Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20020
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Location: 4 Atlantic Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20020