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On Friday, January 15, Norman (“Ned”) Sharpless, M.D., director of the National Cancer Institute, joined "Facts and Faith Fridays" for a virtual discussion on COVID-19 and cancer.

During the public session, Sharpless discussed a variety of issues, including racial disparities in COVID-19 and cancer and the pandemic’s long-term impact on cancer screening, treatment and care.

This Zoom Webinar was co-sponsored by The Governor’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; the Office of Health Equity at the Virginia Department of Health; VCU Massey Cancer Center and faith leaders from Massey’s Facts & Faith Fridays group.

Facts & Faith Fridays began in March 2020 as a weekly call led by Robert Winn, M.D., director of VCU Massey Cancer Center, with African American clergy in Virginia to address the disproportionate impact the pandemic has had on the Black community. The call has evolved to address higher rates of cancer and other health issues in diverse communities and continues to address COVID-19. The group invited Virginians of all faiths and races to participate in this webinar with Sharpless.

Written by: Massey Communications Office