The purpose of the 10th Annual Great Lakes Palliative Care Conference is to bring together educators and leaders in palliative care from the Medical College of Wisconsin and the national community to explore challenging topics in palliative care and to advance the practice of hospice and palliative medicine. Target Audience Physicians Psychologists Allied Health Professionals... Read more »
EVENT DETAILS Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LsWIvaZTRxemch3PFSRKHw This one-hour session will emphasize mental health as an important part of overall wellness. By having an open conversation about mental health, we hope to remove the stigma and encourage important action. This session will cover: • Mental health as an important part of whole health • Ways in which mental... Read more »
This is the first webinar in a series of three webinars for National Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs and Coalitions designed to highlight how policy can be used to advance cancer-related goals and objectives and increase health equity. During this webinar, presenters will discuss the policy opportunities available through the next CDC 5-year Cooperative Agreement (DP22-2202),... Read more »
Survivorship Series: Part 1 Life following diagnosis and treatment, whatever the outcome, can feel uneasy and challenging. For some, it is a time to re-examine, reaffirm, or to change. Join Dr. Brian Leitzke, a clinical health psychologist from UW Health, as he discusses these challenges of image, identity, and purpose. Coming Soon: Nutrition: Food As... Read more »
Free Webinar: Increasing Cervical Screening May 11 | 12 - 1 p.m. Debbie Saslow, PhD Managing Director, HPV & GYN Cancers, American Cancer Society Screening tests can catch cervical cancer early when it is easier to treat, or find problems that can be removed preventing cancer entirely. Unfortunately many patients delayed routine care due to... Read more »
Tobacco-free facility policies can improve the health outcomes of individuals with mental health and substance use (MH/SU) challenges, yet many MH/SU treatment organizations face challenges around initiation and implementation. Join the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control on Wednesday, May 11, 2-3 p.m. ET for a webinar designed to support organizations on... Read more »
We greet you with open arms and a warm heart. The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) is excited to host the virtual cancer support circle. This group is open to Native survivors, caregivers, and relatives who have been affected by cancer. In this group, we will get to know one another and discuss our experiences... Read more »
Join us for a free event promoting women's health & wellness! Sponsored by Sisters Network of Southeast Wisconsin. About this event Sisters Network Southeast Wisconsin is an African American breast cancer support group serving women in the Wisconsin counties of Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee and the Northeastern Illinois areas. SHE Day 2022 / Sisters Health Empowerment... Read more »
No Menthol Sunday is The Center for Black Health & Equity’s annual faith-based observance day. It is an opportunity to engage faith communities in tough conversations about how menthol and tobacco addiction have robbed us of community health for generations. The tobacco industry has stripped our community's finances, engaged in targeted unethical marketing, and attempted to dupe... Read more »