Events

Black communities in the United States experience disproportionately negative health outcomes, particularly in digestive health. In response to this dire fact, ABGH Summit 2024 will convene experts to delve into the past, present, and prospective challenges resulting in health inequity all while proposing evidence-based solutions. ABGH Summit 2024 is dedicated to fostering partnerships among medical professionals, patients and advocates, researchers, industry allies, and community leaders, with the goal of improving digestive health in Black populations.

The ABGH Summit 2024 represents a pivotal move towards ensuring equal access to high-quality healthcare and improving overall health results for Black individuals.

Medutainment: the process of laughing out yo’ seat while learning something about your health.

Bustin’ A Gut – where medical docs and comics kick it to get folks comfortable with talking about all things digestive health. Come for the eats, community, and culture. Stay for the “medutainment”.

MC’d by Dave Helem, comedian and writer on Rap Sh!t, and featuring a special guest comedian we’ll be revealing soon, ABGH gut health docs Drs. Janese Laster and Ed McDonald will answer your questions about the gut, how to prevent cancer, and more all while having a good laugh. You must be 21 years old or older to attend.