Register today for a webinar Taking Care of Self, While Taking Care of Others July 8th 1:00 p.m. ET As a professional cancer caregiver, you are trained to take care of everyone else, but what about yourself? This past year and a half, caring for those with cancer has been exceptionally challenging while engaging with multiple... Read more »
Healthcare System Approaches to Achieve Equity in Cancer Pain Management WEBINAR: Monday, July 12, 2021 (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT) In this webinar, three experts will explore systems-level solutions for providing cancer pain management to patients. Specifically, they will discuss an actionable framework for addressing disparities in cancer care, particularly the ways in which patient navigation... Read more »
Colorectal Screening Before Age 50 July 13 | 12:15-1p.m. Recent research has documented a significant increase in the number of colorectal cancers diagnosed before age 50. Lisa A. Boardman, M.D., will cover proposed updates to national guidelines for patients at average risk, review criteria for earlier screening for patients at higher risk and discuss different... Read more »
Date: Monday, July 19, 2021 Time: 2:00-3:30 PM ET Category: Priority Topic Social determinants of health (SDoH) are the determinants that shape health inequalities. In implementation science there is an opportunity to build on this evidence by incorporating structural, community, and health system determinants in the development and testing of implementation strategies that may drive population... Read more »
July 28 ǀ Noon-1pm ET Lessons Learned from a Lung Cancer Screening Program: Shared Decision Making, Smoking Cessation & Adherence • Impact of COVID-19 on Lung Cancer Screening • Conducting Quality SDM and Tobacco Cessation Counseling (CMS requirements, use of decision aids, etc.) • How to Track and Increase Adherence to Follow-up Screening Speaker: Peter Mazzone,... Read more »
Trauma and COVID-19: Addressing Mental Health among Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations July 29, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m. ET Part of the OMH observance of National Minority Mental Health Month, the webinar will help expand the conversation around the mental health impact of COVID-19 among minority populations. Speakers would discuss programs, resources, and best practices to... Read more »
If you promote health in the community, please join the discussion! August 10, 2021|11amCST Topic: Improving Food Access through Pantries Building Community &Improving Health through Food Access Presenter: Vincent Noth, Executive Director, Riverwest Food Pantry Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYldu-opz8iHNZxnV8owVB7PyOmv7Kmo3Mz
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 »
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer: Causes, Effects, and Potential Solutions August 12, 2021 | 10-11 am Cancer is one of the most expensive medical conditions a person can experience. From the time of diagnosis through end of life, cancer can create severe financial distress for patients and their loved ones. This financial distress can take... Read more »
Overview The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19 for certain patients. Monoclonal antibodies may be available through expanded access programs to treat COVID-19 for immunocompromised patients. However, the efficacy of use for immunocompromised patients is unclear. During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss... Read more »