Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative

MENTAL HEALTH: WHAT IF WE TALKED ABOUT IT?
2022-05-05 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar/Web Conference
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 health can be affected (mental health disorders)
• Caring for mental health
• Seeking professional help
Handouts on the topic and a small gift will be available for participants at end of the session.

National Tribal Public Health Summit
2022-05-09 08:00 - 2022-05-12 17:00 | Webinar/Web Conference

Tri-Networks Policy Webinar #1: The Importance of Pursuing the "P" in PSE
2022-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
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), discuss the difference between education and lobbying and the parameters for staff at public agencies, and explain how HPV vaccination can serve as a starting point for implementing policy activities with a CCC coalition. Participants will also hear from a state that has actively engaged in policy and learn about the activities state agency staff take on and how they work with their CCC coalition to progress policy goals and objectives in their CCC plan.

Who Am I Now? Survivorship Series: Part 1
2022-05-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
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 Medicine – June 14
Resilience & Stress – July 21
Moving for Wellness – TBD
Making a Difference – TBF

Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening
2022-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
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 the pandemic . Many medical groups have noticed that screening rates have not rebounded to historic levels.
Participants in this FREE webinar will learn about best and promising practices to get patients back on track.
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApf–vqTsiHtSIRHqpbEm8EWAQYsPE2g9o

Engaging in Tobacco-Free Facility Initiatives
2022-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
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 addressing barriers and concerns around implementing tobacco-free policies and practices.
Participants will hear from Tamanna Patel, MPH, director at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on effective strategies, tools and resources to engage MH/SU providers in taking facilities tobacco free.
By attending this webinar, you will:

Learn effective strategies to engage leadership, providers and staff.
Gain access to practical resources around implementing tobacco-free policies in MH/SU settings.

Identify one actionable short-term goal for implementing a tobacco-free policy in your facility.

AICAF Cancer Support Circle
2022-05-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-05-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
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 with cancer. AICAF staff are grateful to host this and look forward to meeting you. To honor the privacy of our relatives and the sacredness of our time together, our support circle is not open for observations. Please contact health@aicaf.org if you have any questions.
Note: If you are interested in learning more about how to facilitate a cancer support circle, please contact AICAF Cancer Programs Project Manager Misha LaPlante at mlaplante@aicaf.org.
Dates and Times:
Apr 14, 2022 06:00 PM
Apr 28, 2022 06:00 PM
May 12, 2022 06:00 PM
May 26, 2022 06:00 PM
Jun 9, 2022 06:00 PM
Jun 23, 2022 06:00 PM
Jul 14, 2022 06:00 PM
Jul 28, 2022 06:00 PM
Aug 11, 2022 06:00 PM
Aug 25, 2022 06:00 PM
Sep 8, 2022 06:00 PM
Sep 22, 2022 06:00 PM
Oct 13, 2022 06:00 PM
Oct 27, 2022 06:00 PM
Nov 10, 2022 06:00 PM
Nov 17, 2022 06:00 PM
Dec 15, 2022 06:00 PM

S.H.E. Day 2022 - Sisters Health Empowerment Day
2022-05-14 09:30 - 13:00 | Gateway Technical College, Madrigrano Conference Ctr - Haribo Hall, 3520 30th Avenue, Kenosha, 53144, United States
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 Day is an opportunity for women to focus on health, wellness and self-care while gaining a wealth of community resources, attending a health fair and hearing from medical experts.
Please join us for this free event as we promote Sisters, Health and Empowerment!
For more information please contact:
Sisters Network Inc. Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate Chapter PO Box 855 Kenosha WI, 53141 PH: 262.488-7465 (PINK) Email: sewisconsin@sistersnetworkinc.org
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sisters-Network-Southeast-Wisconsin-115117727340372/

No Menthol Sunday
2022-05-15
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 young people with flavors like spearmint and menthol.

National Tribal Tobacco Conference
2022-05-16 08:00 - 2022-05-17 17:00 | University of Minnesota
Save the Date for the National Tribal Tobacco Conference
May 16-17, 2022
Minneapolis, MN

Join us at the National Tribal Tobacco Conference on May 16-17, 2022 at the University of Minnesota. We are excited to bring this event back since its last appearance in Portland, OR in 2005.
This conference will address the traditional uses of tobacco and commercial tobacco impact in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities across the United States. A disparate proportion of AI/AN communities use commercial tobacco compared to other racial/ethnic groups in the United States. High prevalences of commercial tobacco use among AI/AN Tribes are directly reflected in the disproportionate rates of chronic diseases in AI/AN populations. There is an urgent need to bring Tribes together at a national level to educate one another on successes and setbacks in commercial tobacco prevention and control among AI/ANs.
The conference will emphasize AI/AN persons returning to a healthy relationship with tobacco, the importance of creating health equity, and provide an opportunity for networking and collaboration.
We expect an audience composed of AI/AN community leaders, community members, healthcare providers serving these communities, researchers in tobacco and healthcare, students interested in public health and tobacco prevention/cessation. You belong here. All generations welcome.

National HPV Vaccination Roundtable 2022 National Meeting
2022-05-17 | Webinar/Web Conference
Step up to the plate and vax like a champion at the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable 2022 National Meeting. Make plans to attend on Wednesday, Sept 28, and Thursday, Sept 29. The 2-day event will feature an all-star lineup of inspiring speakers to help your team improve HPV vaccination.
Join us virtually from anywhere in the world. It’s free to attend.https://hpvroundtable.org/2022-national-meeting/

Beyond the Checkbox: Delivering Meaningful Cancer Survivorship Care in a Community Setting
2022-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
As we approach the 17th year since the Institute of Medicine released their landmark report, “From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor: Lost in Transition”, oncology programs continue to encounter challenges in implementing survivorship care in a way which provides meaning and long-term value to cancer survivors and their families.
Updates to the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC) survivorship standard in 2020 attempt to address this challenge by encouraging cancer programs to move beyond providing a survivorship care plan document to patients and into engaged action that represents the intended outcome of quality survivorship care delivery that includes prevention and surveillance of treated or potential cancers, surveillance and management of physical and psychosocial effects and promotion of health.
Dr. Crystal Labbato will present the current model for survivorship care delivery utilized within the Baptist Health Louisville community cancer center, and how they were able to tailor services to best meet the needs of cancer survivors in their community.
Learn more about NCCS’s Survivorship Champions program for clinicians and researchers: https://canceradvocacy.org/champions

Moving Cancer Moonshot Forward by Connecting More States, Health Systems, Sectors and Communities to Improve Health Equity, Access and Outcomes
2022-05-18 11:30 - 12:45 | Webinar/Web Conference
See https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3737577/56DF5B01AAFB8E347132C98BC2912D88?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Register&utm_campaign=May%202022%20TAP%20Newsletter for details.

Telehealth Research to Address Cancer Disparities
2022-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
See website for event details: https://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/brp/events/telehealth-research-cancer-disparities?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Register&utm_campaign=May%202022%20TAP%20Newsletter

2022 Prevent Cancer Advocacy Workshop: Cancer screening disparities in the LGBTQ+ community
2022-05-19 12:00 - 15:15
The LGBTQ+ community faces unique barriers when accessing the health care system. Both preventive care and treatment are affected, which can result in disparities in cancer risk and access to early detection services and therapies.
Join the Prevent Cancer Foundation® as we bring together patient advocacy organizations and the LGBTQ+ community and health experts to address these cancer screening disparities.
For questions about the event, please contact Caitlin Kubler at caitlin.kubler@preventcancer.org.

Cancer Accreditation Programs: Continually Advancing Quality Cancer Care
2022-05-20 08:00 - 2022-05-22 17:00 | Denver, Colorado
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Cancer Accreditation Programs: Continually Advancing Quality Cancer Care conference is designed to enhance cancer program operations by examining requirements and compliance strategies for the Commission on Cancer (CoC) Optimal Resources for Cancer Care (2020 Standards) and the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) Optimal Resources for Rectal Cancer Care, along with sharing peer-to-peer best practices content to build and enhance program activity and demonstrate high-quality care. A key component of the content is a preview of the new National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) standards found in Optimal Resources for Breast Care, which will be released in 2022.
Register today
Participants will gain knowledge in the following additional content areas:

Quality improvement activities affecting patients with cancer
Information on the Rapid Cancer Reporting System (RCRS) and the plan for deployment of new CoC quality measures to support the delivery of high-quality care
Development, release, and implementation of surgical standards and synoptic operative reports to improve the quality of surgical care
Review of challenging American Joint Committee on Cancer staging case studies
Future changes anticipated to the STandards for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE) Manual
Information on the current site visit processes, best practices for preparation using the Pre-Review Questionnaire, and the new accreditation portal
Successful site visit experiences to facilitate a successful accreditation outcome.

At the conclusion of the conference, participants will be able to:

Describe the key changes to accreditation standards and cite best practices used to overcome challenges affecting cancer program operations and patient care delivery.
Employ the RCRS to monitor cancer patient care in real time and identify new quality measures in development and planned cancer registry coding changes.
Apply new knowledge of the site visit process, accreditation portal, and best practices for preparation for the site visit.

Who Should Attend
This conference is for all members of the multidisciplinary care team at healthcare facilities who treat patients with cancer, including, but not limited to:

Surgeons (including reconstructive surgeons)
Radiation and medical oncologists
Physicians (Cancer Liaison Physicians)
Advanced practice providers
Nurses
Navigators
Registrars
Program leadership (cancer program administrators, breast program directors and leaders, rectal cancer program directors and coordinators)
Allied health specialists (genetic counselors, rehab specialists, nutritionists)

2022 Annual Wisconsin Public Health Conference
2022-05-24 08:00 - 2022-05-26 17:00
The 2022 Conference Planning Committee is pleased to open early registration for the 2022 Annual Public Health Conference, Reground, Rebuild & Reunite: We are Public Health being held May 24-26, 2022. Join us in-person at the Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI or virtually!
WPHA-WALHDAB Annual Public Health Conference
May 24-26, 2022 – Wisconsin Dells, Wilderness Resort
THEME:
Reground, Rebuild & Reunite: We are Public Health
OBJECTIVES:

Integrate personal and organizational wellbeing and resilience to promote sustainable public health
Strengthen cross-sectoral support for the public health profession and its partnerships.
Reaffirm commitment to advance health equity and racial justice.
Ensure innovative strategies and support for the public health workforce, for the profession and for the system.

CONFERENCE RATES
*EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS ARIL 22ND!

*Whether you are attending in-person or virtually, the conference rates are the same.

National Conference on Work & Cancer
2022-05-24 09:45 - 16:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Cancer and Careers’ 12th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer will be held virtually on Friday, June 24, 2022! This free, daylong event, which explores the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment is open to patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, employers/HR and anyone else touched by cancer.
We know that not everyone has access to reliable technology in their home, which is why for this event we will be offering our Technology Assistance Program (TAP). This application-based program for cancer patients and survivors will offer a onetime award of (1) portable laptop to recipients. Click here to learn more about TAP.
This page will be updated with information as it becomes available. Be sure to check back frequently for updates.
Date:
Friday, June 24, 2022
Time:
8:45 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time
Location:
Online
Phone & webinar options available
Real-time closed captioning provided.
Topics:

Communicating effectively
Balancing treatment and work
Making disclosure decisions
Legal rights
Job search
Career change
Networking
Self-care
and more!

Topics are being added and are subject to change
Registration
Registration is required per individual. Zoom link cannot be forwarded.

Complimentary CEUs / PDCs are available for nurses, social workers and HR professionals who attend the Conference. Click here for more information.

Let's Talk About The C Word: Black Women & Cancer
2022-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
About this event

What is cancer? What is oncology? What is the oncologist’s role in cancer care/treatment? What should you know about cervical canver? How important is cervical cancer screening? What is the HPV test? Why is the HPV vaccine important? When should you begin breast cancer screenings? What are breast cancer risk factors? How can you lower your risk of developing cancer? What cancers are more prevalent in Black women? What are cancer disparities? Are there any early detection signs of cancer? All of these quetions, and more, will be answered by some of Wisconsin’s leading healthcare professionals. We invite you to join the conversation and the Q&A session that follows. $100 gift card giveaways; must be present to win.

Advance Care Planning: It's About the Conversation
2022-06-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BDahXuDhSwiShhnVzBP6yw
This one-hour session will teach participants about advance care planning. Advance Care Planning is a process of understanding, reflecting on, and discussing future medical decisions regarding of age and current health status. All adults should think about, discuss and create an advance care plan. Having an advance care plan is truly a gift for yourself and others.
The session will cover:
• What is advance care planning
• Why an advance care plan is important
• Steps to creating an advance care plan
• How to communicate your wishes with your family, friends and healthcare provider
Handouts on the topic and a small gift will be available for participants at the end of the session.
*Note: Advance Directive forms will be provided but will NOT be completed during the session. Information on where and how to complete this document will be covered during the discussion.

Change Your Diet Mindset: The Basics of a Healthy Eating Pattern
2022-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dKq5XMXVRuWUGL0B1W_RTA
We all know that we should eat well, but what does that really mean? With a focus on long-term solutions instead of short-term diets, learn about the basics of a healthy eating pattern.
The session will cover:
• How what we eat impacts our health
• Healthy eating patterns
• Portion control
• Reading food labels
• Science-based nutrition advice and helpful tools
Handouts on the topic and a small gift will be available for participants at the end of the session.

Nutrition: Food as Medicine - Survivorship Series
2022-06-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Survivorship Series- International agencies around the world recommend a plant-based diet to reduce the risk of cancer development and its recurrence for cancer survivors. Alison Tierney, MS, RD, CD, CSO, a board certified oncology dietitian, will join us for a workshop to educate us on what a plant-based diet is, how it reduces risk, and the key principles for implementing this approach in a nutritionally adequate way to complement the fight against cancer and its recurrence.

Immunotherapy for Pediatric Leukemias and Lymphomas
2022-06-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Program Details
Please join LLS for a free virtual education program for patients and their families. Participants will learn about immunotherapy options for children with Leukemia and Lymphoma. Participants will gain a better understanding about some of the most recent innovations in treating the most common leukemias and lymphomas of childhood. Attendees will be introduced to the field of immunotherapy in cancer treatment and gain insight into how novel therapies are conceived, tested and approved. In addition to learning about pediatric immunotherapies, participants will learn about the resources available in their community and those provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We encourage you to invite your caregiver and family members.

What we Know About the Risk Factors for the Development of Blood Cancers
2022-06-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Program Details
Please join LLS for a free virtual education program for patients and their families. Participants will learn about what we know about the epidemiology of blood cancers and potential environmental factors that might contribute. Participants will gain a better understanding about the risk factors for the development of blood cancers. Participants will also learn about the 10,000 Families Study and the research we are conducting on environmental chemicals and their potential role in the development of blood cancers. In addition to learning about these risk factors, participants will learn about the resources available in their community and those provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We encourage you to invite your caregiver and family members.

Helping Cancer Survivors Thrive: A Look at Equity, Data, and Culturally Responsive Survivorship Programming
2022-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Helping Cancer Survivors Thrive: A Look at Equity, Data, and Culturally Responsive Survivorship Programming
In honor of National Cancer Survivor Month, please join us for a special webinar featuring guest speakers from two member organizations: the Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System (WCRS) and the American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF).
Together we’ll explore:

Wisconsin’s latest cancer survival data, and what the trends tell us.
Strengths and gaps in survivorship care in Wisconsin, and how to improve care for survivors.
The importance of providing culturally responsive survivorship programming for Indigenous survivors and caregivers, including tools to ensure our programs honor patients’ cultural needs.
Action steps and in-depth discussion, through facilitated breakout groups.

Plus: We’ll review new data resources to inform your cancer survivorship work, and share how you can help promote AICAF’s new Indigenous cancer survivor survey.
Why this matters: More people in Wisconsin are surviving cancer than ever before. Learn how we can better understand and serve the diverse needs of this growing population, so that all Wisconsin cancer survivors have the opportunity to thrive.

Meet our speakers:

Misha LaPlante, BA, Bay Mills Ojibwe/Blackfeet
Cancer Programs Project Manager, American Indian Cancer Foundation
Misha LaPlante is a Cancer Programs Project Manager for the American Indian Cancer Foundation. At the heart of what she and so many people in our communities believe is that we are all related, and our health is tied to one another. With this in mind, Misha joined AICAF to address cancer burdens affecting our Indigenous relatives. This role gives Misha the honor of working with cancer survivors, caregivers, and community members on initiatives across the cancer continuum, including prevention, screening, early detection, survivorship, and health equity. Misha feels grateful to work alongside survivors, coworkers, and other relatives who are committed to protecting the health of our community members and generations from systemic problems that impact our healthcare access and overall quality of life. Misha dedicates her work at AICAF to her grandmother, who was a colorectal cancer survivor, and all of our relatives who are affected by cancer.

Hayley Tymeson, MPH
Epidemiologist, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Hayley Tymeson is the epidemiologist for the Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System, the population-based cancer registry for Wisconsin, housed at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Through her work, Hayley helps advocates use, explore, and understand the available data to better monitor cancer-related trends and identify priority populations. Her analysis and guidance was instrumental in updating Wisconsin’s statewide cancer survival report, to be released this June.

Lindsey Petras, MSN
Cancer Programs Manager, American Indian Cancer Foundation
Lindsey Petras is the Cancer Programs Manager for the American Indian Cancer Foundation and has a Masters Degree in Nursing Education. Lindsey previously worked for the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians in their clinic in various roles. One of her main focuses while working at Bad River was to reduce the cancer burden in the community. She thoroughly enjoyed her work and after having a son and taking some time off, Lindsey felt a pull to return to the good work of reducing cancer burdens in Indian Country. This pull brought Lindsey to AICAF. She chose to work for AICAF because they strive to eliminate cancer burden in Indian Country on a national level. Lindsey feels privileged to work with a talented team of professionals, and within the Indian Community as a whole.

Alexandria Cull-Weatherer, MPH
Outreach Specialist, Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative
Alexandria Cull Weatherer is an outreach specialist with the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative. She focuses on cancer survivorship, as well as vaccination for cancer prevention. She is an immunization, prevention, and survivorship advocate with prior experience at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the International Vaccine Access Center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her work includes the recent assessment of cancer survivorship care services across Wisconsin, which identified strengths and opportunities for improvement.

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Celebration of Life Program - Joshua's Camp
2022-06-23 - 2022-06-26 | Metropolis Resort, 5150 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
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Current Research and Opportunities in Alcohol and Cancer Survivorship Webinar
2022-07-14 13:00 - 14:30
Join the NCI for a webinar on July 14, 2 pm ET for an assessment of alcohol consumption patterns, related complications, and interventions to address alcohol use among cancer survivors. https://go.usa.gov/xJwYz
