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 »
Join us for the next installment in our Campaign for the Culture conversation series. As we start a new school year, this live, virtual discussion will feature youth advocates and experts from a wide range of health and education organizations. Topics will include: what’s driving the current youth nicotine addiction crisis how tobacco use affects brain development,... Read more »
Event Date & Time: Monday, 8/23/2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Event Location: Hybrid For questions, please contact PaHnia Thao, Project Coordinator: [email protected] This session is brought to you by: The Hmong Institute: http://thehmonginstitute.org/ Wisconsin Department of Health Services: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/
2021 Cancer & Mental Wellbeing Education Training Series: A Call to Action – Ending Cancer Inequities Using an Intersectional Framework The series is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office of Smoking and Health and Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. The multi-part series in August and September will: Feature experts from the... Read more »
Aug. 25 ǀ Noon-1pm ET Role of the Primary Care Provider and Nurse Navigator in Lung Cancer Screening • Lung Cancer Screening as a Vehicle to Save Lives and Advance Better Health for Eligible Individuals • Assessing Eligibility for Screening • Conducting Quality SDM and Tobacco Cessation Counseling in Brief Clinical Encounters: Best Practices •... Read more »
CADCA along with its Geographic Health Equity Alliance is proud to present this installment of its Research Into Action webinar series on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 2 pm EST featuring Dr. Jordan Alpert discussing his recent article, “Vaping and Instagram: A Content Analysis of e-Cigarette Posts Using the Content Appealing to Youth (CAY) Index”,... Read more »
Palliative care is an important part of the care of patients with cancer. Pharmacologic interventions for symptom management play an integral role in palliative care. Pharmacists can play a critical role in patient education, therapy recommendations, and therapy management in palliative care and should be familiar with appropriate pharmacologic interventions for symptom management. TARGET AUDIENCE... Read more »
Share the Care: Cancer Issues in Wisconsin's Native Communities September 9, 2021 | 10-11:30 am Since 2003, Share the Care has helped to reduce the cancer burden among Wisconsin's American Indian population by raising awareness, promoting cancer screening, and supporting survivors and caregivers. Join our September webinar to deepen your understanding of the cancer issues... Read more »