Member Events Calendar

Program Information Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the #1 and #2 causes of death in the United States. Both conditions involve many variables and their study is constant and diffuse. Cardio-oncology is a nascent field which focuses on preventing adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with active cancer; and improving the overall cardiovascular health of cancer... Read more »

Conversation on Cancer: “Eliminate the Gap: Addressing Cancer Disparities in the US Latinx LGBTQ+ Community”   Featured Speakers: Loriana Hernandez, Cancer Survivor |Patient Advocate | Emmy Award Winning Journalist & Speaker Frank J. Penedo, PhD, Sylvester Professor of Psychology and Medicine, Center Associate Director for Cancer Survivorship & Translational Behavioral Sciences Michelle Veras, MPH, Projects Director for... Read more »

After Diagnosis and Treatment comes Survivorship. The Next Chapter in the Breast Cancer Journey Description Presentation objectives: Dr. De Young will be speaking on how to care for the breast cancer survivor and help them transition to the “new normal” after diagnosis and treatment. Although breast cancer survivors often have a variety of sequelae from... Read more »

Oct. 6 ǀ Noon-1pm ET Meeting Patients Where They Are: Tools for Building Capacity (Part 2) • Advocate Perspective • NLCRT Lung Cancer Coalition-Building Guide • NLCRT Early Detection Modeling Tool Speaker: Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH Panelists: Debra Dyer, MD, FACR; Timothy Mullett, MD, MBA; Carey Thomson, MD, MPH

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: Working Toward Health Equity 30th Anniversary Event The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) celebrates 30 years of success in serving people and saving lives through the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). We congratulate our state, tribal, and territory programs, as well... Read more »

Join Advocate Aurora Health’s 4 Week (weekly for 4 weeks) Smoking Cessation Program, Freshstart, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The primary goal of Freshstart is to help participants plan a successful quit attempt by teaching effective ways to overcome nicotine dependence. Freshstart is designed to help any tobacco user, including those who may be... Read more »

What You Need to Know Making Strides has always been more than just a walk, it’s a movement. We are making it easier for anyone, anywhere to make an impact. We know the future can be free from breast cancer. We’re asking you to join the movement and sign up to save lives. LOCAL CONTACT To... Read more »

The American Cancer Society is pleased to present a FREE professional development webinar series titled Building A Healthier Community which aims to provide Community Health Workers information and resources on a variety of topics to improve cancer prevention and early detection. Please join us on Tuesday, October 12th at 11am to learn more about Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities presented... Read more »

How Tobacco Violates the Human Rights of the LGTBQ+ Community Description ASH the National LGBT Cancer Network, and the US Human Rights Network are co-hosting this webinar to discuss how tobacco violates the human rights of the LGBTQ+ community. The event will kick off with an introduction by USHRN. Gabe Glissmeyer (He/Him) is a Project... Read more »

Overview The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is conducting a virtual meeting to discuss research needs for addressing social risks in cancer care, with a focus on food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation barriers. This NCI-sponsored workshop will engage diverse stakeholders in panel presentations and participatory... Read more »

Join CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity to learn about reaching American Indian and Alaska Native audiences.

Overview The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is conducting a virtual meeting to discuss research needs for addressing social risks in cancer care, with a focus on food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation barriers. This NCI-sponsored workshop will engage diverse stakeholders in panel presentations and participatory... Read more »

Overview The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is conducting a virtual meeting to discuss research needs for addressing social risks in cancer care, with a focus on food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation barriers. This NCI-sponsored workshop will engage diverse stakeholders in panel presentations and participatory... Read more »

WEBINAR: EXPLORING NEW TRENDS IN TOBACCO POLICY AND USE IN INDIAN COUNTRY The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan’s National Native Network with the Indian Health Service Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar. Title:  Exploring New Trends in Tobacco Policy and Use in Indian Country Date:  Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Time:  3 – 4 p.m., EDT REGISTER HERE:... Read more »

Pursuing Health Equity in Lung Cancer Screening: The “What” and “What Next” We will identify populations that are disproportionately affected by lung cancer and discuss screening outreach efforts among populations which are underserved. Question for discussion: How can coalitions catalyze outreach efforts to reach the underserved?

Systems and Obesity: Advances and Innovations for Equitable Health and Well-Being: A Third Workshop Series - October Workshop The Roundtable on Obesity Solutions will convene a 1.5 day public virtual workshop on Thursday, October 28 (10:00 am to 2:45 pm ET) and Friday, October 29 (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET). This third workshop in the series will... Read more »