For More Information Visit: https://www.balmingilead.org/roadmap-oakland

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Includes: Free Admission/Continental Breakfast/Boxed Lunch

MORNING PRAISE

AND WELCOME

Rev. Jeremy McCants, MDiv.

Interim Pastor, Imani Community Church

Oakland, CA

BIO

Dr. Pernessa C. Seele

Founder/CEO, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

Richmond, VA

BIO

PANEL ON

LOCAL HEALTH PRIORITIES

Denisha DeLane

Founder, Faith in the Bay

BIO

Dr. Glenda Newell Harris

Physician, Global Leader

BIO

Kimi Watkins Tartt

Director of the Alameda County
Public Health Department.

BIO

DISEASE EDUCATION

SESSIONS

Facing the Challenge: Recognizing the Threat
and Reducing the Risk of Peripheral
Artery Disease (PAD) in Black Americans

JaBaris Swain, MD, MPH

Medical Executive, Health Systems Integration, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

BIO

Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson

Science, Faith, & Survival

Yelak Biru

CEO and President

The International Myeloma Foundation

BIO

Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb

HEALTH MINISTRY

WORKSHOPS

(choose one)

How to Start a Health Ministry

Maya Harris

Program Consultant, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

BIO

How to Strengthen an Existing Health Ministry

Cary Goodman

Program Consultant, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

Richmond, VA

BIO

CLOSING WORSHIP

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Claybon Lea, Jr.

Senior Pastor, Mount Calvary Baptist Church

Fairfield and Suisun City, CA

BIO

Nakitta C. Foxx

Lead vocalist for the Kurt Carr Singers
Director of Praise and Worship,
The Fountain of Praise

BIO

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Includes: Free Admission/Continental Breakfast/Boxed Lunch

More Speakers To Be Announced!

For More Information Visit: https://www.balmingilead.org/roadmap-cleveland

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Includes: Free Admission/Continental Breakfast/Boxed Lunch

MORNING PRAISE

AND WELCOME

Dr. Pernessa C. Seele

Founder/CEO, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

Richmond, VA

BIO

PANEL ON LOCAL

HEALTH PRIORITIES

Sandra Byrd Chappelle

Founder, Strategic Solutions Partners

BIO

Dr. C. Jay Matthews I

Senior Pastor, Mt. Sinai-Friendship United

BIO

Rev Frederick Knuckles, Sr.

Pastor, New Fellowship Baptist Church,
Cleveland, OH

BIO

Dr. Randy Vince, Jr.

Assistant Professor of Urology and Director of
Minority Men’s Health, University Hospitals and
Case Western Reserve University

BIO

DISEASE EDUCATION

SESSIONS

Multiple Myeloma…The Treatment Journey

Murali Janakiram, M.D., M.S.

Oncologist, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

BIO

Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb

HEALTH MINISTRY

WORKSHOPS

(choose one)

How to Start a Health Ministry

Maya Harris

Program Consultant, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

BIO

How to Strengthen an Existing Health Ministry

Cary Goodman

Program Consultant, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

BIO

CLOSING WORSHIP

EXPERIENCE

Rev. Mark David Ribbins

Pastor, Avon Avenue Baptist Church,
Cleveland, PJ

BIO

Jayshawn Champion

Vice President, Boy Wonder Records

BIO

Note: Additional Speakers Coming Soon

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Includes: Free Admission/Continental Breakfast/Boxed Lunch

 

For More Information Visit: https://www.balmingilead.org/louisville

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Includes: Free Admission/Continental Breakfast/Boxed Lunch

MORNING PRAISE AND WELCOME

Cece Dunn

Award-Winning Gospel Music Artist, Producer,
Mentor, and Arranger

BIO

Dr. Pernessa C. Seele

Founder/CEO, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

Richmond, VA

BIO

PANEL ON LOCAL

HEALTH PRIORITIES

Richard King, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Neurology, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky

BIO

Jamaal Richie, MD

Family Medicine Physician, UofL Health

BIO

Rev. Leon D. Slatter

Pastor, Cadentown Baptist Church, Lexington, KY

BIO

Lauren Whitehurst, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky

BIO

DISEASE EDUCATION SESSIONS

Facing the Challenge: Recognizing the Threat
and Reducing the Risk of Peripheral
Artery Disease (PAD) in Black Americans

JaBaris Swain, MD, MPH

Medical Executive, Health Systems Integration, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

BIO

Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson

Multiple Myeloma in The Black Community

Craig Emmitt Cole, MD

Director, Clinical Cancer Research
Michigan State University College of Human
Medicine-Karmanos Cancer Institute

BIO

Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb

Understanding Genetic Kidney Disease

Josiah Petersen, MD

Associate Medical Director, Clinical Development and Translational Medicine, Vertex Pharmaceuticals

BIO

Sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals

HEALTH MINISTRY WORKSHOPS

How to Start a Health Ministry

Pamela Price

Deputy Director, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

BIO

How to Strengthen an Existing Health Ministry

Cary Goodman

Program Consultant, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

BIO

CLOSING WORSHIP EXPERIENCE

Dr. Kevin W. Cosby

Senior Pastor, St. Stephen Baptist Church

Louisville, Kentucky

BIO

Jason Clayborn

Award-winning Gospel Recording Artist

BIO

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Includes: Free Admission/Continental Breakfast/Boxed Lunch

 

For More Information Visit: https://www.balmingilead.org/richmond-landing-page

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Includes: Free Admission/Continental Breakfast/Boxed Lunch

MORNING PRAISE AND WELCOME

Bishop Richard D. Howell, Jr.

Pastor, Shiloh Temple International Ministries

Minneapolis, MN

BIO

Kimberly Brown

Gospel Music Artist
Director of Music Ministries
First Trinity Church of God In Christ

Fridley, MN

BIO

Dr. Pernessa C. Seele

Founder/CEO, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

Richmond, VA

BIO

PANEL SESSION:

LOCAL HEALTH PRIORITIES

LaPrincess Brewer, MD, MPH

Associate Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN

BIO

Ronda Chakolis, PharmD, MPH

President, Minnesota Board of Pharmacy

Minneapolis, MN

BIO

Dr. Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD

Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Health

Minneapolis, MN

BIO

Chao Mwatela

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,
City of Rochester

Rochester, MN

BIO

DISEASE EDUCATION
SESSIONS

My Health Can’t Wait:
A Community Wellness Initiative

London Wills

National Policy & Advocacy Director, Health Equity Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

BIO

Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson

Multiple Myeloma in The Black Community

Craig Emmitt Cole, MD

Director, Clinical Cancer Research
Michigan State University College of Human
Medicine-Karmanos Cancer Institute

Lansing, MI

BIO

Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb

Understanding Genetic Kidney Disease and Its Impact on the Black Community:
Insights into the APOL1 Gene

Stacy A. Johnson, MD, PhD

Associate Medical Director, Clinical Development Vertex Pharmaceuticals

BIO

Sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals

HEALTH MINISTRY WORKSHOPS

(choose one)

How to Start a Health Ministry

Maya Harris

Program Consultant, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

BIO

How to Strengthen an Existing Health Ministry

Cary Goodman

Program Consultant, The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

BIO

CLOSING WORSHIP EXPERIENCE

Superintendent Pastor William E. Land

Senior Pastor, St. Albans Church of God In Christ

St. Paul, MN

BIO

Jovonta Patton

Gospel Recording Artist

BIO

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Includes: Free Admission/Continental Breakfast/Boxed Lunch

 

Join us to hear from Alnylam Patient Education Liaison Christine and Tab, a patient living with this inherited disease. Approximately 1 in 25 (4%) of African Americans have a certain genetic variant associated with hATTR amyloidosis. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease, how it’s passed down, and where to find additional educational resources.

There is no cost to attend this virtual event.

Registrants’ contact information will be held confidential by The Balm in Gilead and will not be shared with the sponsor, speakers, or anyone outside of The Balm In Gilead. By registering for this event, sponsored by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, the registrant further agrees to the Alnylam Privacy Policy. The Alnylam Data Privacy Policy can be found at: https://alnylampolicies.com/privacy. The registrant confirms to be 18 years or older, a US resident, and consents to the processing of their personal data per the terms outlined in the Data Privacy Notification and Consent.

© 2024 Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved. TTR-USA-00470

Speakers:

Christine –  Alnylam Patient Education Liaison at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Tab – Living with hATTR amyloidosis

For More Information Visit: https://www.balmingilead.org/richmond-landing-page

Saturday, September 30, 2023

8:00am – Registration Opens; Continental Breakfast
9:00am – Conference Begins

Four Points bv Sheraton
4700 South Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23231

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Featured Guests

Dr. Khaalida Forbes
Pastor, Truth City Church
Founder & CEO
Metamorphosis Enterprises
Hyatsville MD
Full Bio

Crystal Aikin
Award-Winning Gospel Artist

Full Bio

Program

8:00am-9:00am

Registration Opens
Continental Breakfast

9:00am-9:30am

Morning Praise and Welcome
Introductions and Purpose

Dr. Pernessa C. Seele
Founder & CEO
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Full Bio

Disease State Awareness Plenary Sessions

9:30am-10:15am

Facing The Challenge: Recognizing the Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) in Black Americans

Davida J. White, MD
Senior Director, Head of Cardiovascular and Metabolism Field Medical Affairs
Johnson & Johnson
Full Bio

Sponsored by Johnson and Johnson

10:15am-11:00am

Presentation sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb

11:00am-11:15am

Break

11:15am-12noon

Genetic Kidney Disease

Dr. Stacey Johnson
Associate Medical Director, Clinical
Development, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Full Bio

Sponsored by Vertex
Pharmaceuticals

12noon-12:30pm

Boxed Lunch

12:30pm-1:30pm

Health Ministry Development

Breakout Workshops (Concurrent; Choose One at Registration)

Workshop 1
Developing Your Health Ministry

Maya Harris
Program Consultant
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Full Bio

This workshop will provide hands-on
learning and tools for those seeking to
establish a new health ministry within
their congregation. Key topics:

• Why Having a Health Ministry Matters
• Key Components of a Health Ministry
• Strategic Approaches to Building a Health Ministry
• Getting Started with Your Health Ministry

Workshop 2
Strengthening Your Existing Health Ministry

Cary Goodman
Program Consultant
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Full Bio

We will discuss resources and tools
to sustain and grow an active
health ministry. Key topics:

• Strategic and Work Plan Development
• Capacity Building
• Community Engagement
• Health Fairs and Educational Programming
• Partnership Development
• Communication and Social Media

1:30pm-1:45pm

Break

1:45pm-2:00pm

RECAP

Dr. Pernessa C. Seele
Founder & CEO
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Full Bio

2:00pm-3:00pm

Closing Worship Experience featuring Dr. Khaalida Forbes and guest artist Crystal Aikin.

Please Note: You may visit our Exhibitors during Registration, Lunch, and Breaks.

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The fair, themed “_Our Health! Our History! Our Faith!_,” will feature free health screenings, a produce market, live entertainment and activities for the entire family. The focus of the health fair will be diseases that disproportionately impact Black communities, including diabetes, high blood pressure, sickle cell disease, kidney disease, HIV and more .

For more information call 803-722-8894 or email ddunbar@balmingilead.org.

For More Information Visit: https://www.balmingilead.org/charleston-landing-page

Bishop Rudolph McKissick
Senior Pastor
Bethel Church
Jacksonville, Florida
Full Bio

Dr. Charles Jenkins
Award-winning Gospel Artist
Full Bio

Program

8:00am-9:00am

Registration Opens
Continental Breakfast

9:00am-9:30am

Morning Praise and Welcome
Introductions and Purpose

Dr. Pernessa C. Seele
Founder & CEO
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Full Bio

Disease State Awareness Plenary Sessions

9:30am-10:15am

Multiple Myeloma in The Black Community
 

Craig Emmitt Cole, MD
Director, Clinical Cancer Research,
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine-Karmanos Cancer
Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing.
Full Bio

Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb

10:15am-11:00am

That’s My Word – Multiple Myeloma

Laura Wells, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
Oncology Clinical Educator
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Full Bio

Sponsored by
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson

11:00am-11:15am

Break

11:15am-12noon

Understanding Genetic Kidney Disease and Its Impact on the Black Community: Insights into the APOL1 Gene

 

Ogo Egbuna, MD, MSC, FASN
Vice President, Clinical Development,
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Full Bio

Sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals

12noon-12:30pm

Boxed Lunch

12:30pm-1:30pm

Health Ministry Development 

Breakout Workshops (Concurrent; Choose One at Registration)

Workshop 1
Developing Your Health Ministry

Maya Harris
Program Consultant
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Full Bio

This workshop will provide hands-on
learning and tools for those seeking to
establish a new health ministry within
their congregation. Key topics:

• Why Having a Health Ministry Matters
• Key Components of a Health Ministry
• Strategic Approaches to Building a Health Ministry
• Getting Started with Your Health Ministry

Workshop 2
Strengthening Your Existing Health Ministry

Cary Goodman
Program Consultant
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Full Bio

We will discuss resources and tools
to sustain and grow an active
health ministry. Key topics:

• Strategic and Work Plan Development
• Capacity Building
• Community Engagement
• Health Fairs and Educational Programming
• Partnership Development
• Communication and Social Media

1:30pm-1:45pm

Break

1:45pm-2:00pm

RECAP

Dr. Pernessa C. Seele
Founder & CEO
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Full Bio

2:00pm-3:00pm

Closing Worship Experience featuring Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick and guest artist Dr. Charles Jenkins.

Please Note: You may visit our Exhibitors during Registration, Lunch, and Breaks.

Join us to hear from Dr. Ugochukwu Egolum, a cardiologist at The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, a healthcare professional experienced in the management of hATTR amyloidosis and Giselle, a patient living with this rare, genetic disease.

Approximately 1 in 25 (4%) of African Americans have a certain genetic variant associated with hATTR amyloidosis. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease, how it’s passed down, and where to find additional educational resources.

There is no cost to attend this virtual event. Registrants’ contact information will be held confidential by The Balm In Gilead and will not be shared with the sponsor, speakers, or anyone outside of The Balm In Gilead. By registering for this event, sponsored by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, the registrant further agrees to the Alnylam Privacy Policy. The Alnylam Data Privacy Policy can be found at: https://alnylampolicies.com/privacy. The registrant confirms to be 18 years or older, a US resident, and consents to the processing of their personal data per the terms outlined in the Data Privacy Notification and Consent.

© 2023 Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved. TTR-USA-00292

Speakers:

Dr. Ugochukwu Egolum, MD, FACC – Cardiologist at The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center

Mari* Alnylam – Patient Education Liaison at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Giselle – Living with hATTR amyloidosis

* PELS are employees of Alynylam Pharmaceuticals. They are not acting as healthcare providers and are not part of your healthcare team.