Offering from UW's Native November Friday, November 6th COVID in Native Communities On November 6th, Wunk Sheek will be partnering with AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society) to host a virtual discussion about the effects of COVID-19 on Native communities, with a focus on Native communities in Wisconsin. Online. 4 p.m. Information: [email protected]
THE MEDICINE OF TOBACCO: MESSAGES THROUGH TRADITIONAL & DIGITAL STORYTELLING AICAF hosts Missy Whiteman (Northern Arapaho and Kickapoo), who will discuss the traditional uses of tobacco medicine and how she creates digital art and media to highlight its sacredness. DATE: Wednesday, November 11 TIME: 1:00 p.m. CST Register Now >>
Thursday, November 12th CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS in WORKING WITH WISCONSIN NATIVE NATIONS The workshop will be held virtually, November 12, 2020, 9 am to noon. This opportunity is for leadership, deans, administrators, faculty, and staff to learn about engaging Native students on campus, as well as the priorities and issues of Native Nations throughout the state.... Read more »
The American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout® is an annual event that encourages and offers support to smokers to make a plan to quit smoking or to quit smoking on the day of the event – the third Thursday in November each year. By quitting – even for one day – smokers will be taking... Read more »
Thursday, November 19th Native American Nurses, Covid-19 and Health Disparities 6TH ANNUAL NATIVE NATIONS NURSING SUMMIT - LIVE WEBINAR Join us VIRTUALLY for the Native Nations Nursing Virtual Summit to learn about nursing career pathways and evidence-based approaches for optimal, culturally congruent health care in Native American communities. This year's summit will be provided by... Read more »
Join us on World Pancreatic Cancer Day to hear about recent advances in pancreatic cancer research. Meet UW Carbone faculty and staff virtually. Hear from former Governor Tommy Thompson, currently interim University of Wisconsin System president, about his family's experience with pancreas cancer and the work to advance treatments options for patients in our state.... Read more »
Join us for a virtual conversation to celebrate the gift of life and health advocacy. From cancer screening and awareness, to personal experiences with diagnosis and treatment, to navigating the health care system and coping with cancer during a pandemic. When: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Register by clicking: https://tinyurl.com/y2nfr3oq For more information, contact Anya Gordon... Read more »
Saturday, Dec. 5 10 AM - 1 PM Free to All! Open to ages 6 and up Walk-ups welcome No appointment needed! Lisbon Avenue Health Center 3522 W. Lisbon Avenue Enter parking lot from 36th St.
The NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit: Cancer Across the Lifespan, which will take place on December 10, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time as a live webinar. Please see the agenda copied below. People with cancer often have widely divergent care experiences from screening through survivorship. Differences in care delivery and outcomes may... Read more »
On Thursday, December 17, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) will host a panel discussion on the use of the COVID-19 vaccines for cancer patients. The panel will include experts in infectious diseases and oncology and will discuss available data on vaccine... Read more »