The 2025 STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Lung Cancer Interventions Summit in Chicago aimed to strengthen equitable care and improve outcomes for individuals affected by lung cancer.
Dr. Watson, CEO of UI Health Mile Square Health Center, delivered a keynote address, sharing critical lessons for navigating the healthcare system and lung cancer care.
Watson challenged the entire healthcare system, using his experience managing community health centers in underserved Chicago areas.
The primary goal of the summit was to remove existing barriers to care and improve outcomes for every individual affected by lung cancer.
Author's summary: Improving lung cancer care through equitable access.