Joanna Metzner-Sadurski, Member of the Board of Advisors at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and President of Oncology101.org, shared on LinkedIn:
“ACCC2026
Congratulations to Dr. Theresa W. Gillespie and the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University team on their 2026 Association of Cancer Care Centers Innovator Award!
Her presentation, ‘Local Staff, Lasting Impact: A New Model for Rural Cancer Prevention,’highlighted the power of engaging community leaders and investing in trusted local staff to expand cancer prevention and screening in rural and underserved communities.
This model may also help increase clinical trial awareness by bringing clear, accessible education to people through community members they already know and trust. Equipping these local partners to discuss clinical trials could help address misconceptions and encourage informed conversations with care teams.
Thank you, Dr. Gillespie, for an inspiring presentation!”
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