First Annual Enrollment and Community Health Fair hosted by Smilow Cancer Hospital and ACS

On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale Cancer Center, and the American Cancer Society (ACS) co-hosted the first annual Enrollment and Community Health Fair at the "Q" House in New Haven. The event, also known as "CARES" (Community | Access to Resources | Education | Support) was open to the public and provided information on cancer awareness and healthcare.

It was inspiring to have so many healthcare providers, cancer survivors, and community members come together to champion wellness, prevention, and early detection. Special thanks to Yale Cancer Center's Center for Community Engagement and Health Equity and Smilow Cancer Hospital's Screening and Prevention Program for their efforts, among many others.

The health fair also included “Ask the Expert” sessions with Yale Cancer Center faculty on:

Early Onset Cancers
Veda Giri, MD

Colorectal Cancer Awareness & Screening
Chul Hyun, MD

GYN Cancer Prevention & the HPV Vaccine
Elena Ratner, MD, MBA

Breast Cancer Awareness & Screening
Andrea Silber, MD

Endocrine Surgery in the Latino Community
Adriana Ramirez, MD