Diversity

Events

Mayo Clinic communicates its commitment to diversity through sponsorship and support of cultural programs and events for staff and in the community.

African-American, Black and Women of Color Breast Health Summit
Mayo Clinic cohosts the annual African American, Black and Women of Color (ABC) Breast Health Summit, a local event that educates minority women about breast health.

Avoiding Cancer: Keys for Reducing Your Risk
This three-month education and outreach project in African-American churches educated more than 300 people about cancer risk reduction and healthy lifestyle habits.

Health Disparities Conference
Mayo Clinic co-sponsored the health disparities conference at Edward Waters College where community members met to discuss and develop recommendations to address health disparities that affect minorities in Jacksonville.

Sister's Network, Inc.
This African-American breast cancer survivorship organization's local chapter hosts an annual conference that focuses on women's health issues and, particularly, issues that affect African-American women.