Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? Jbaaccoin 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... Read more »
KFF and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) are hosting a web event featuring oncologists, patient advocates, and policy researchers with expertise in equity and cancer care to examine persistent racial disparities in cancer. Expert panelists will share real-life experiences, provide context on the latest data, and discuss a range of actions which could... Read more »
Communication Approaches for Increasing Awareness of the Link Between Alcohol and Cancer Register For This Webinar Event Type: Webinar Date: February 9, 2022 Time: 11:00 PM – 12:00 PM CST Alcohol is a well-established human carcinogen, but widespread awareness of this fact remains low. Significant research gaps across the cancer control continuum remain, especially... Read more »
Jenny Ovide, or “Nurse Jenny,” has spent 21 years of her career at All Saints Family Health Center as the Community Medical Clinical Coordinator on Milwaukee's north side, combining creativity, health education, and community engagement. The clinic hosts a garden, greenhouse, workout track, and a collaborative farm with Mount Calvary Community Development Corporation (MCCDC), which... Read more »
Beginning in 2020, across the country, elected leaders have been passing resolutions declaring racism a public health crisis. According to the American Public Health Association, there have been 231 declarations at local, county, and state levels. Milwaukee County was the first place in the country to make a declaration, and we will hear from one... Read more »
In 2020, The National LGBT Cancer Network launched OUT: The National Cancer Survey. One of the largest-ever studies of LGBTQI+ people with cancer. This month, we will share our BIPOC report, which focuses on the unique cancer journeys of our BIPOC survey participants. Join us to learn how these experiences can help improve cancer care.... Read more »
Varenicline, an FDA-approved prescription smoking cessation aid, is an effective evidence-based treatment for reducing tobacco use among individuals with mental health and substance use challenges, while enhancing long-term recovery. Join the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control, and the Behavioral Health and Wellness Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus... Read more »
On February 28 and March 1, 2022, the National Academies will host a workshop on the use of electronic health records in oncology care. About this event On February 28 and March 1, 2022, the National Cancer Policy Forum and the Computer Science and Telecommunication Board, will host a 1.5 day public workshop to examine... Read more »
This seminar will feature an in-depth conversation to address the disparities associated with HPV vaccination coverage across Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Speakers include Dr. Ronny Bell, Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Dr. Marvella Ford, Medical University of South Carolina and Hollings Cancer Center; Dr. Deanna Kepka, University of Utah and Huntsman... Read more »
On Wednesday, March 3rd, join for a speed networking opportunity to connect researchers and scientists to Wisconsin communities with the goal to create new partnerships for research. We hope that UWCCC members from all programs will attend to learn more about engaging with communities for their research. We will hear from community members on “best... Read more »
This seminar will highlight the urgent need to lessen the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on HPV vaccination coverage, which has resulted in millions of missed doses and multiple missed opportunities for HPV cancer prevention. Speakers include Dr. Debbie Saslow, American Cancer Society; Judy Klein, UNITY Consortium; Dr. Cheryl Kovar, East Carolina University; and Dr.... Read more »