This year’s Women’s Health Summit took place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with community education focused on wellness, prevention and access to care. El Camino Health’s Cancer Care team participated, with oncologist Priya Jayachandran, MD, and breast surgeon Kaye Lu, MD, MPH, serving as panelists.
In October, El Camino Health proudly supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Women’s Health Summit 2025, shining a spotlight on the importance of early detection and breast health.
The free, community-centered event, presented by Latinas Contra Cancer, an El Camino Health Community Benefit Partner, and District 5 Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga, took place on Tuesday, October 28. Women of all ages gathered at Mitchell Park Community Center in Palo Alto to talk about wellness, prevention and access to care.
“This summit, held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, not only highlights breast cancer prevention and survivorship, but also addresses critical areas of women’s health, including reproductive care, mental health, chronic disease prevention and lifestyle medicine,” explains Latinas Contra Cancer Chief of Staff, Melissa Gonzalez. “These are not just medical issues. They are matters of equity, dignity and justice.”
Attendees connected with local organizations, including El Camino Health’s Cancer Care team, and engaged in conversation as they enjoyed complimentary breakfast and lunch. At the El Camino Health Cancer Center table, staff provided resources for women’s cancer screening and treatment, the free screening mammogram program, genetic testing and counseling, and ways to access care within 48 hours, along with additional support resources available for cancer patients.
There were inspiring health talks, with a panel of experts including El Camino Health physicians Priya Jayachandran, MD, a breast medical oncologist, and Kaye Lu, MD, MPH, a breast surgeon. Both focused on the importance of screening for earlier detection and advances in women’s health care.
“It’s important for El Camino Health to partner with organizations like Latina Contra Cancer that have a broader reach to those who benefit from services we offer,” says Jasmin Jose, executive director of Oncology at El Camino Health. “These services may not otherwise be as easily accessible to Latina patients.”
Gonzalez agrees, “Together, we are building trust, fostering connection and strengthening the networks that help women navigate their health journeys with confidence. This collaboration is a powerful step toward closing gaps in care and ensuring every woman has access to the resources and support she deserves.”
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