“A part of our ongoing commitment to understanding and addressing the impact of cancer within the Black and African American community”
Our team at Washington University School of Medicine is excited to invite members of the Black and African American community to participate in CATERS Community Cafés.
CATERS stands for Community Centered Approach to Enhance Cancer Genetics Referral Strategies. And these Community Cafés, or community listening sessions, provide a supportive space for participants to share their perspectives and perceptions of cancer genetics education, outreach, and research.
We will host a total of 6-7 Café’s with the last to be held specifically with Community Health Workers.
How Community Café Feedback Guides Our Study:
Participant insights and input from these sessions will shape our research efforts and enhance our understanding to address unique challenges faced by the black community. The valuable insights from these Community Cafés guides the next phase of this study as we work with community health workers to:
- Develop culturally appropriate outreach materials and strategies for cancer genetics study recruitment and Genetic Counseling & Risk Assessment (GCRA).
- Utilize family history tools to identify individuals who could benefit from cancer genetic services or participate in cancer genetic research.
- Promote more diverse participation in cancer research
Interested in Joining Us?
As a participant, you’ll complete 2 surveys and take part in a group discussion with about 15 to 20 others. The session will last approximately 2 hours, and at the end you’ll receive a $150 gift card for your time.
If you are interested in participating in a Community Café session, or if you have any additional questions, please reach out to catersproject@gowustl.onmicrosoft.com
We would be thrilled to have you join us and share your unique perspective.
Below are upcoming Community Cafés within the St. Louis Community (transportation assistance available):
| Date | Location |
| January 20, 2024 * | Taylor Avenue Building 600 S Taylor Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 |
| February 3, 2024 * | Virtual Platform |
| February 17, 2024* | STLCC – Florissant Valley 3400 Pershall Rd, St. Louis, MO 63135 |
| March 2, 2024 | Twillman House 11831 Bellefontaine Rd, St. Louis, MO 63138 |
| March 16, 2024 | Paraquad 5240 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 |
| March 30, 2024 | Pallottine Retreat and Conference Center 15270 Old Halls Ferry, Florissant, MO 63034 |
| April 30, 2024 (For Community health workers) | Virtual Format (Zoom) |
| May 4, 2024 (For Community health workers) | Taylor Avenue Building 600 S Taylor Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 |
Your contribution is invaluable in advancing our understanding and making a positive impact on cancer research within our community.