Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative

Gilda's Club Madison Coping with Cancer 5 week Virtual Series
2024-10-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-24 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Gilda’s Club Madison Coping with Cancer 5 week Virtual Series
Tuesdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 10:30 am – 12 pm

Join Gilda’s Club Madison to learn practical tools to manage the challenge of life with cancer and cope even in the darkest days. This 5-week curriculum includes:

Steadying yourself in the face of common cancer concerns

Making complicated decisions under stress

Managing powerful emotions without being overwhelmed

Navigating relationships with love ones, colleagues and health care professionals

Finding ways to live meaningfully with cancer

| Gilda's Club Madison (gildasclubmadison.org)

Gilda's Club Madison Cancer Transitions Workshop
2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-09-20 12:00 - 13:30
Gilda’s Club Madison Cancer Transitions
4 Weeks on Fridays @ 12- 1:30 pm CT via Zoom Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 11

Cancer Transitions® is a free, four-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care.

Session 1: Get Back to Wellness: Take Control of Your Survivorship
Session 2: Emotional Health
Session 3: Eating Well and Staying Active
Session 4: Medical Management Beyond Cancer: What You Need to Know

Please plan to attend all four sessions.
Questions? Email Kirsten Norslien at Kirsten@gildasclubmadison.org
| Gilda's Club Madison (gildasclubmadison.org)

Triage Health: Medicare 101
2024-09-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Triage Health: Medicare 101 | Webinar Registration
Learn about the different “Parts” of Medicare, supplemental plans, decisions to make during open enrollment, and how it works with other insurance. We’ll close with a hands-on workshop to compare Medicare plans using Triage Cancer’s Medicare Options Comparison Worksheet.
September 26, 2024
9:30am PT / 11:30am CT /12:30pm ET
Duration: 120 minutes
Course Level: Beginner

2024 Wisconsin Cancer Summit
2024-09-25 08:00 - 2024-09-26 17:00
About the 2024 Wisconsin Cancer Summit

September 25 & 26 | Milwaukee Marriott West | Waukesha, WI

This year’s theme is Building Connections. Let’s build connections that will foster new ideas and create new partnerships. This is an opportunity to share stories, learn something new, and network with partners across the state!
The Wisconsin Cancer Summit is free and open to the public. You don’t have to be a member to attend, but we would love to have you join us! Joining is free. Learn more about becoming a Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative member today.

Register Now!

ACS NRTCC Patient Series - Talking to Your Children About the HPV Vaccine
2024-09-18 18:00 - 19:00
Talking to Your Children About the HPV Vaccine – hosted by the American Cancer Society and National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer
On September 18th at 6 pm, this session will help parents learn how to have open and effective conversations with their children about the HPV vaccine.
Register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4QS-PpTPTH2Dd_yinqkztA#/registration

American Indian Cancer Foundation - Support, Honor, Act: Indigenous Pink Month
2024-09-18 12:30 - 13:30
Join this impactful webinar as the American Indian Cancer Foundation gears up for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This event is culturally tailored for health care professionals, community leaders, and advocates working in Tribal and Urban Indian Clinics, as well as anyone committed to raising breast cancer awareness within Indigenous communities. Learn about effective strategies from various Tribal and Urban Indian Clinics to boost breast cancer screenings and strengthen Indigenous Pink awareness.
Register at: https://ow.ly/qy5A50T53bS

ACS - Benefits of Palliative Care for Patients and Caregivers Webinar
2024-09-16 12:00 - 13:00
The American Cancer Society & Kohl’s Healthy Families invite you to attend a free webinar on September 16th from 12:00 – 1:00PM CST to learn about the Benefits of Palliative Care for Patients and Caregivers featuring guest speaker, Dr. Toby Campbell, MD, MS Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care Professor (CHS) from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
During this webinar you will learn more about:

What is palliative care?
How does it fit into the care team?
What are the benefits to palliative care for patients and caregivers?
How to find out if it accessible? Affordable?
How is palliative care different than hospice care?

Click HERE to register for this a free webinar.
For more information, please contact Alysha Rendflesh at Alysha.Rendflesh@cancer.org

ACS NNRT - Enhancing Colorectal Cancer Screening Through Effective Patient Navigation: Integrating CPSTF Recommendations for Economic Impact
2024-09-11 12:00 - 13:30
ACS NNRT will facilitate a webinar with national thought leaders from the Professional Oncology Navigation Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Community Guide Program and Division of Cancer Prevention and Control.
Speakers will discuss The Community Guide:
• How to explore CPSTF findings
• Effectiveness in Increasing Screening Rates
• Cost-Effectiveness and Return on Investment
• Comprehensive Support and Culturally Appropriate Services
• Learning from others to apply in improve your program
The webinar will also address ACS NNRT Sustainability for Patient Navigation as well as ways that Comprehensive Cancer Control coalitions might promote patient navigation centered screening strategies through their collaborative efforts across the country.
Register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qRsmUQn3RsuGleeJFjYxkg#/registration

UW-Madison Department of Medicine Grand Rounds - Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Current State, Best Practices, and Reducing Risk
2024-09-06 08:00 - 09:00
Grand Rounds | Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin–Madison: Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Current State, Best Practices, and Reducing Risk – September 6th 2024 8-9 am.
The Zoom link on the above website will show up as live on the morning of the event. Those seeking continuing medical education credit should sign in using UW-Madison’s ICEP website (Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership). If you have any questions about that, please contact- kvaughan@medicine.wisc.edu.

Maximizing Employee Benefits
2024-08-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Maximizing Employee Benefits | Webinar Registration
This webinar will present tips for how to maximize benefits that may be offered by employers, including how to pick a health insurance plan if you are given options, accessing other types of insurance (e.g., life or disability), tax saving strategies, planning for retirement, and more. This webinar will also discuss benefits people are less familiar with, such as employee assistance and wellness programs.
August 27, 2024
11am PT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET
Duration: 90 minutes
Course Level: Beginner

American Cancer Society National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer National Meeting Public Session
2024-08-22 10:00 - 16:00
American Cancer Society National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer National Meeting Public Session
Thursday, August 22nd from 10 am to 4 pm CST under the theme of “Force of the Future”. This virtual gathering is an opportunity to harness the power of innovation, collaboration, and dedication in our quest to improve outcomes and save lives.
All are welcome to join.
2024 ACS NRTCC Annual National Meeting – NRTCC (cervicalroundtable.org)

Health Equity Across the Cancer Care Continuum Virtual Forum Series
2024-08-21 16:00 - 17:00
Join experts in the field of oncology for a free, one-hour, virtual learning session
focusing on health equity in the prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and
survivorship of cancer.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkcuiqqjoqE9JJXNmeyyyBJrFd1chp1lg5
August 21, 2024 4pm-5pm ET
November 20, 2024 4pm-5pm ET
2023 HE Virtual Forum Full Series Invite – Comp Cancer invite

Back2School Program - School Supply and Vaccination Clinic
2024-08-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-07 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-06 13:00 - 18:00
Back2School Program- La Crosse
Anyone needing help with receiving some free school supplies are welcome to participate in the Back2School Program. Immunizations for all school aged children without insurance or with BadgerCare will be available at no charge during each of the fairs.
La Crosse Center August 6: 1pm – 6pm
La Crosse Center- August 7: 8 am- 12 pm
Mathy BGC- August 20: 5 pm-7 pm- 811 8th Street South, La Crosse

2024 Back2School Flyer

Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center is hosting their 2024 Health Fair
2024-08-01 14:00 - 18:00
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center is hosting their 2024 Health Fair on Thursday August 1st from 2-6pm.

Boozhoo! Shekoli! Posoh!
We will be holding GLIIHC’s annual Community Health Fair on Thursday, August 1 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. We will hold it in the Clinic’s back parking lot, under tents.

Contact:
Lisa Albright, MS
Oneida Nation of WI
Community Health Outreach Coordinator / HPDP Team Leader
(414) 316-5036
www.gliihc.net
930 W. Historic Mitchell Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204

Triage Health: Understanding Your Rights at Work
2024-07-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Triage Health: Understanding Your Rights at Work | Webinar Registration
This webinar discusses managing work after a diagnosis, including how to continue working during treatment, take time off, replace lost income, understand retirement options, and navigate the health insurance and financial implications of each decision.
July 16, 2024
9am PT / 11am CT /12pm ET
Duration: 90 minutes
Course Level: Beginner

Triage Health: Caregiving
2024-06-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Triage Health: Caregiving | Webinar Registration
Learn about the rights of caregivers at work, how to replace lost wages while acting as a caregiver, and practical tips to support caregivers. We’ll also talk about community resources available to caregivers.
June 27, 2024
10am PT / 12pm CT /1pm ET
Duration: 90 minutes
Course Level: Beginner

Improving Patient and Program Outcomes: The Game Changing Roles and Benefits of Physical Therapy in Cancer Care Webinar
2024-06-18 12:00 - 13:00
Improving Patient and Program Outcomes: The Game Changing Roles and Benefits of Physical Therapy in Cancer Care Webinar presented by American Cancer Society and Kohl’s Cares featuring speakers Leslie J. Waltke, PT, DPT and Ilka Hoffins
June 18, 2024 12-1 pm
To Register: Meeting Registration – Zoom
View Flyer Here!
Who is a Cancer Survivor?
-How are needs different during the different phases of survivorship?
-What are the physical and mental benefits and potential downside to being
physically active during treatment? After treatment?
-What programs and services are available to support survivors?

Father’s Day/Juneteenth PROSTATE SCREENING & Education EXPO
2024-06-15 10:00 - 13:00
Join us to raise awareness about prostate cancer and provide crucial health screenings for
men in our community. We will be offering a FREE 7-point men’s easy blood screening
including PSA, Testosterone, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL, and Glucose. Lunch and
the latest information about prostate cancer will also be provided! Empowering men with
essential health information and encouraging proactive steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
View Flyer Here!
Saturday, June 15
Urban League of Greater Madison
2222 S. Park St., Suite 200, Madison, WI 53713
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration & Men’s Health Screening
(testing will be entire time)
11:30 a.m. Gary Davis, Advocate & Survivor
11:35 a.m. Dr. Hampton, The Importance of Primary Care
11:45 a.m. Dr. McNeel, Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
& Genetic Testing
Noon Dr. Grimes, Life After Prostate Cancer
12:20 p.m. Dr. McNeel, New Treatments
12:35 p.m. Amber Schauf, Clinical Trials
12:45 p.m. Discussion and Q&A

Cancer Leaders Like Us Career Pathways Summit
2024-06-06 08:00 - 17:00
Cancer Leaders Like Us Career Pathways Summit

Join Cancer Leaders Like Us, a program of The National LGBT Cancer Network, for their upcoming VIRTUAL Career Pathways Summit on June 6th, which will be comprised of a Career Readiness Workshop and a Career Fair.
These events are is tailored for students and early career professionals that identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or BIPOC interested in exploring careers in public health, specifically focusing on cancer. This event is free for participants.

Cancer Leaders Like Us Career Pathways Summit Pre-Registration – Airtable

Northern Region Immunization Symposium
2024-06-04 15:45 - 20:30
Northern Region Immunization Symposium
June 4, 2024 at the The Pines Event Center 5840 Forest Lane Rhinelander, WI 54501
IMWI Full Agenda

Northern Region Immunization Symposium
2024-06-04 15:30 - 20:30
Northern Region Immunization Symposium
June 4, 2024 at the The Pines Event Center 5840 Forest Lane Rhinelander, WI 54501
June 4, 2024
Agenda
3:45pm Doors Open and Registration
4:00pm Vendor Exhibits and Networking
5:00pm-6:00pm Dinner
5:30pm Official Welcome
6:00pm Featured Speakers
8:30 Closing and Thank yous
View Agenda Here!

International Death, Grief, and Bereavement Conference
2024-06-03 08:00 - 2024-06-05 17:00 | La Crosse, WI
2024 Conference will provide opportunities for you to:

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Examine
how our diverse backgrounds impact end of life care and the grieving process

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Understand
how our relationship to grief changes throughout the lifespan

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Better understand
the intersection between diversity—in all its forms—and death, dying and bereavement

CARE FOR THE CANCER CAREGIVER 2024
2024-06-01 10:00 - 15:00
Nearly 3 million adults in the US provide invaluable support to loved ones with cancer; and in the process they often sacrifice their own wellbeing.

The Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center wants to show their appreciation to cancer caregivers at an event on June 1, 2024.
Care for the Cancer Caregiver–rejuvenation, community and resources, celebrates the cancer caregivers who are an integral part of their health care system. The free event includes expert-led presentations, workshops, wellness activities, as well as lunch.

Click below to register
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CARE FOR THE CANCER CAREGIVER 2024
Rejuvenation, Education and Resources

Take time to listen, learn, and connect with community support
Free event, lunch included

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p. m.
9 a.m. sign in & exhibitor resource visits

Location: Mt. Mary University
2927 N. 92nd St. Milwaukee, WI 53222
Alumnae Dining Hall, upper floor of Bergstrom Hall

Learn More About Lung Cancer Screening Day Initiative!
2024-05-30 13:00 - 14:00
The American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable is launching their annual Lung Cancer Screening Day on November 9th, 2024. You are invited to join us for a webinar to learn more about this initiative and hear best practices from other health systems about hosting a Lung Cancer Screening Event.

Thursday, May 30, 2024
NOON -1pm EST

Advanced Registration is required:
Meeting Registration – Zoom

Please see the attached flier for more information.

ACS National Lung Cancer Roundtable
2024-05-30 12:00 - 13:00
The American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable is launching their annual Lung Cancer Screening Day on November 9th, 2024. You are invited to join us for a webinar to learn more about this initiative and hear best practices from other health systems about hosting a Lung Cancer Screening Event.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
NOON -1pm EST
Advanced Registration is required:
Meeting Registration – Zoom

Benefits for Veterans with Cancer
2024-05-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Members of the U.S. Military and U.S. Veterans have access to specific benefits, programs, and resources that may be useful after a cancer diagnosis. This webinar will explore the benefits available to Veterans and how they may work with other benefits Veterans already have.
May 29, 2024
11am PT / 1pm CT /2pm ET
Duration: 90 minutes
Course Level: Beginner
