Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative

2021 Cancer & Mental Wellbeing Education Training Series: A Call to Action – Ending Cancer Inequities Using an Intersectional Framework - Session 1
2021-08-25 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Webinar/Web Conference
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 field, national partners and CDC’s Networking2Save – a consortium of national organizations to advance the prevention of commercial tobacco use and cancer in populations experiencing tobacco- and cancer-related health disparities.
Explore cancer disparities in populations with mental health and substance use challenges and identify strategies to support those individuals in cancer care.
Examine the risk factors of a cancer diagnosis on individuals with mental health and substance use challenges and identify ways to maximize resources to implement wellness services.
Share resources and strategies to assist organizations engage communities and build partnerships to increase access to cancer screening, treatment and survivorship services.

Session 1: Thursday, August 19, 1 – 3 p.m. ET
Sexual and Gender Minority Inclusion in Comprehensive Cancer Care Coffee Chat—Join Mandi Pratt-Chapman, PhD, George Washington University Cancer Center and Michelle Veras, MPH, National LGBT Cancer Network, for a coffee chat as they discuss the current landscape of sexual and gender disparities in cancer care and provide tools and resources for culturally competent cancer care.
Enhancing Cancer Care for Rural Communities — Increase your awareness of the geographic and rural disparities for cancer care and explore innovative solutions with Heather Brandt, PhD, Director, HPV Cancer Prevention Program, St. Jude’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Register Here

Session 2: Wednesday, August 25, 1 – 3:30 p.m. ET
Race to Comprehensive Cancer Care for All: Panel Discussion — Join a panel of experts as they discuss the ways mental health and cancer stigma affect racial and ethnic minorities across the nation.
Engaging and Supporting Low-income Communities: Cancer and Mental Health — Join Dwana Calhoun, National Network Director, SelfMade Health Network, to gain greater insight on the short and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on cancer screening and care affecting low-income populations.
Register Here

How COVID Impacts Mental Health: Virtual Series 1 of 4
2021-08-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
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: pahniathao6443@gmail.com
This session is brought to you by:
The Hmong Institute: http://thehmonginstitute.org/
Wisconsin Department of Health Services: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/

Answering the Burning Questions: What Parents, Students and Educators Need to Know About Vaping and Tobacco Use
2021-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
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, mental health and performance
signs and risk factors for youth vaping and other tobacco use
how to talk to young people about vaping and other tobacco use
tobacco industry targeting of Black, LGBTQ and other communities
resources to fight back
and much more.

Featured Speakers

Meredith Berkman
Co-founder, Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes
Meredith Berkman is a co-founder of Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes, an advocacy and education organization created in 2018 by three moms as a grassroots response to the youth vaping epidemic. Run and powered by volunteers, PAVe has become the national parent voice fighting Big Tobacco’s predatory behavior towards kids. Working at the local, state, and federal levels, PAVe supports ending the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes and all menthol and other flavored tobacco products. PAVe’s free educational training, materials and resources, available in both Spanish and English, empower parents to educate others in their own communities about the dangers of youth tobacco use. Berkman, a mother of four, is a graduate of Brown University, and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. A former journalist, Berkman has written for publications including New York magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and the New York Post.

Andrew Brennen
Board Member-at-Large, National PTA
Andrew Brennen is a National Geographic Explorer and 2020 Education Fellow with National Geographic supporting youth led movements and organizations around the globe. As a junior in high school he co-founded the Kentucky Student Voice Team, which helps to amplify and elevate students as partners in improving Kentucky schools. Today, the Kentucky Student Voice Team consists of over 150 young people from across the Commonwealth and serves as a national model for how young people can hold educational institutions accountable. Andrew graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in political science and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Education Policy and Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

John Burns, J.D.
Managing Partner, The Burns Brothers
John Burns is the managing partner of The Burns Brothers which is an integrated culture driven multi-disciplinary marketing and communications agency. He is also is an attorney, branding expert, published author and television and media personality. John practiced law for almost 2 decades, providing counsel to clients in a wide variety of areas. He is also a staple in media, telecom and the publishing industries, working with brands and providing commentary on several media outlets including MSNBC, TV One, Bet and Sirius XM. John holds a position on the Washington, DC National Bar Association, is a professor at the Omega School of the Applied Arts and Sciences, has been profiled in Washington Life Magazine and Smart CEO and was honored by Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow Push Coalition as a Top Inspirational Leader.

Linda Mendonca
President, National Association of School Nurses (NASN)
Linda Mendonca has been a registered nurse for 40 years practicing school nursing for 25 years, overseas and in five states as a military spouse. With the practice of school nursing in the arena of public health; Linda pursued her master’s in advanced public health nursing and completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Transformative Systems Leadership from Rush University in Chicago. She is currently NASN President and has served on school nursing organization boards on the state and national level. Linda is an Assistant Professor currently teaching community/public health nursing at Rhode Island College School of Nursing and consults as a state school nurse consultant at the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Grace Plowman
Tobacco-Free Kids Ambassador
Grace Plowman is a passionate youth advocate and recent high school graduate from Shoreview, Minnesota. She first got involved in tobacco prevention and control her sophomore year in high school, working with the Association for Nonsmokers MN (ANSR) on a variety of issues. Throughout her advocacy journey, she has conducted media interviews, spoken at city council meetings, and met with multiple legislators garnering support to create the first tobacco and nicotine-free generation. In 2021, Grace testified in front of the Public Health committee of the Minnesota legislature to help secure more funding for youth tobacco prevention and the banning of flavors on a state level. Grace will be attending the University of Minnesota where she hopes to study Arabic and get her master’s in Public Policy.

Winston Price
Past President, National Medical Association (NMA)
Dr. Price earned his medical degree from the Weill Cornell Medical College and completed a residency in pediatrics at The New York Hospital-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is a board-certified pediatrician and served as the 105th President of the National Medical Association (NMA). He also serves as Chief Information & Technology Officer for the W. Montague COBB/NMA Health Institute and President & Chair of the National African American Drug Policy Coalition. He serves on the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health Council/Steering Committee as the NMA liaison. He holds faculty positions at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine as Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pathway Programs for the South GA Campus as well as Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Price also practices clinical medicine serving a SW population in Georgia with a focus on preventive care.

Elisha Rhodes
Interim Chief Executive Officer, YWCA
Elisha Rhodes serves as the operations, finance, strategic and people leader of YWCA USA and provides leadership to ensure key initiatives, culture transformation, program regulations, performance outcomes, and operations are managed appropriately. An active community member, dedicated to centering the needs of women and girls in underserved and unprotected communities, Elisha continues to lead critical efforts to amplify YWCA USA’s mission within the network and beyond. Devoted to supporting the advocacy and leadership of young women, Elisha serves as board treasurer for the Black Swan Academy, a non-profit organization in the District of Columbia that concentrates its efforts on empowering Black youth through Civic Leadership and Engagement.

Sebastian Suarez
Youth Activist
Sebastian Suarez (he/him/his) is a senior at New York University Stern School of Business, concentrating in management and sustainable business. He currently serves as a Research Consultant for Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health on the Beyond Demographics project. Sebastian is also a management consultant, having assisted non-profits and Fortune 500 companies navigate change and empower their workforces in a sustainable manner. Prior to these positions, he was a research assistant for the University of Pennsylvania School of Education and a college advisor for low-income students. With over 8 years of anti-tobacco advocacy experience, Sebastian wants to demonstrate how Big Tobacco continues to evolve its predatory marketing tactics to take advantage of marginalized populations. Outside of his academic and professional life, Sebastian is an avid reader and enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Amy Taylor
Chief of Community & Youth Engagement, Truth Initiative
Amy Taylor leads the community and youth engagement team at Truth Initiative and has more than two decades of experience in public health advocacy and education, with a background leading successful advocacy campaigns by engaging and mobilizing advocates and building coalitions. Prior to joining Truth Initiative, Amy spent more than a decade in leadership roles at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, most recently as the chief external affairs officer.

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Gregg Wieczorek
President, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
Gregg Wieczorek is an experienced school leader, having served as principal of Arrowhead Union High School in Hartland, WI for the past 27 years. In 2012, he was named the Wisconsin High School Principal of the Year by the organization. He has held leadership roles as a member of the board of directors of both NASSP and the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators, where he has devoted significant advocacy efforts to raise awareness about the teacher shortage crisis and the impact of student vaping.

Therapeutic Options to Prevent Severe COVID-19 in Immunocompromised People
2021-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
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 the FDA’s role in issuing EUAs for certain monoclonal antibodies, options for compassionate use, the process for ordering and distributing monoclonal antibodies, and current data on using monoclonal antibodies for both non-hospitalized and immunocompromised patients. Presenters will also cover preventing, diagnosing, and treating COVID-19 in immunocompromised patients, including the role of monoclonal antibodies, serologic testing, and potential third dose of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Presenters
Elliot Raizes, MD
Task Force Lead
Health Services and Worker Safety Task Force
COVID-19 Response
Centers for Disease Control​ and Prevention
John Farley, MD, MPH
Director, Office of Infectious Diseases
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Office of New Drugs
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Colin Shepard, MD
CDC Liaison to the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
Center for Preparedness and Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Rajesh Gandhi, MD
Director, HIV Clinical Services and Education, Massachusetts General Hospital
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Adi V. Gundlapalli, MD, PhD
Co-Lead, Serology and Correlates of Protection Tiger Team, COVID-19 Response
Chief Public Health Informatics Officer
Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

WCC Monthly Webinar: The Financial Toxicity of Cancer: Causes, Effects, and Potential Solutions
2021-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
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 a toll on physical and psychological well-being, and it can negatively affect patient outcomes.
Learn more about what contributes to financial toxicity; how it impacts patients, survivors, and families; and how we might reverse this troubling phenomenon.
Register Here: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsfuipqDssE9PfiioJrwOw965ff2xPUPHM

Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program
2021-08-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
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 unsure about wanting to quit, and specifically addresses ambivalence about quitting. The information, activities and discussion topics help participants discover why they smoke and what motivates them to quit.

Freshstart is offered at no cost.
Anyone who wants to quit using tobacco can participate in Freshstart.
You will be required to attend all four sessions for program credit.

When:

Wednesday Aug 11, 2021: 5:30-6:30 PM
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021: 5:30-6:30 PM
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021: 5:30-6:30 PM
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021: 5:30-6:30 PM

Where:
The comfort of your own home!
Freshstart will be offered virtually via Zoom
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://bit.ly/AugFS2021
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

BUILDING A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY: Webinar Series for Community Health Workers - "Improving Food Access through Pantries"
2021-08-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
If you promote health in the community, please join the discussion!
August 10, 2021|11amCST
Topic: Improving Food Access through Pantries
Building Community &Improving Health through Food Access
Presenter: Vincent Noth, Executive Director, Riverwest Food Pantry
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYldu-opz8iHNZxnV8owVB7PyOmv7Kmo3Mz

Trauma and COVID-19: Addressing Mental Health among Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations
2021-07-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Trauma and COVID-19: Addressing Mental Health among Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations
July 29, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m. ET
Part of the OMH observance of National Minority Mental Health Month, the webinar will help expand the conversation around the mental health impact of COVID-19 among minority populations. Speakers would discuss programs, resources, and best practices to help minorities access services and debunk mental health myths.
Learning Objectives include:

Discuss signs, symptoms, and impact of trauma
Share strategies to maintain mental wellness
Share mental health programs and resources targeting racial and ethnic minority populations
Highlight current federal efforts addressing racism and health inequities

Lessons Learned from a Lung Cancer Screening Program: Shared Decision Making, Smoking Cessation & Adherence
2021-07-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
July 28 ǀ Noon-1pm ET

Lessons Learned from a Lung Cancer Screening Program: Shared Decision Making, Smoking Cessation & Adherence

• Impact of COVID-19 on Lung Cancer Screening

• Conducting Quality SDM and Tobacco Cessation Counseling (CMS requirements, use of decision aids, etc.)

• How to Track and Increase Adherence to Follow-up Screening

Speaker: Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH

Panelist: Jo-Anne Shepard, MD

Opportunities for Examination of Structural Racism and other Social Determinants of Health to Advance Health Equity through Implementation Science
2021-07-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Date: Monday, July 19, 2021
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM ET
Category: Priority Topic

Social determinants of health (SDoH) are the determinants that shape health inequalities. In implementation science there is an opportunity to build on this evidence by incorporating structural, community, and health system determinants in the development and testing of implementation strategies that may drive population health goals for achieving equitable implementation of evidence-based interventions. This discussion will highlight structural racism and other social determinants that may be reinforcing inequalities and opportunities for implementation scientists and practitioners to consider including these determinants of equity in our research and practice.
Register here: https://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/is/training-education/webinars/registration/91
Speakers:
Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan, DrPH, MPH
Oklahoma State University
Gilbert Gee, PhD
University of California, Los Angeles
Derek M. Griffith, PhD
Georgetown University
Moderator:
Rachel Shelton, ScD, MPH
Columbia University

Colorectal Screening Before Age 50 Webinar
2021-07-13 12:15 - 13:00
Colorectal Screening Before Age 50
July 13 | 12:15-1p.m.
Recent research has documented a significant increase in the number of colorectal cancers diagnosed before age 50.
Lisa A. Boardman, M.D., will cover proposed updates to national guidelines for patients at average risk, review criteria for earlier screening for patients at higher risk and discuss different approaches to treatment based on early onset and how these cancers have been staged.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUucu-rrDkiG9UL39RYxCfEFgfkowQgK782
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Healthcare System Approaches to Achieve Equity in Cancer Pain Management
2021-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Healthcare System Approaches to Achieve Equity in Cancer Pain Management
WEBINAR:
Monday, July 12, 2021 (2:00‌ p.m. – 4:00‌ p.m. EDT)
In this webinar, three experts will explore systems-level solutions for providing cancer pain management to patients. Specifically, they will discuss an actionable framework for addressing disparities in cancer care, particularly the ways in which patient navigation and care coordination can be implemented. The webinar will conclude with a moderated panel discussion.

Register for the Webinar: https://cbiit.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=cbiit&service=6&rnd=0.34462654506278556&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcbiit.webex.com%2Fec3300%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b00000005bb2ab39992a50634f51fb3fb300cb6a52bbb2fced4cdc2c0e57b4f5a91de5830%26siteurl%3Dcbiit%26confViewID%3D195397560263778628%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAAXTZ8LI97sUTGBiTdBuaQ2KD8v76SVFsEJcoTMH8RIpww2%26

Taking Care of Self, While Taking Care of Others Webinar
2021-07-08 12:00 - 13:00
Register today for a webinar
Taking Care of Self, While Taking Care of Others
July 8th 1:00 p.m. ET
As a professional cancer caregiver, you are trained to take care of everyone else, but what about yourself? This past year and a half, caring for those with cancer has been exceptionally challenging while engaging with multiple pandemics. “Taking Care of Self, While Taking Care of Others” will encourage you to hit the pause button and make sure that you are giving care to yourself as well. Please give yourself the gift of an hour as this presentation will:

Validate the experiences that many cancer caregivers have navigated during the pandemic
Offer opportunities for self-reflection from pandemic experiences as a professional cancer caregiver
Offer resources for a self- revitalization plan to move forward as a professional cancer caregiver

Register for the session today by visiting bit.ly/CaregiverSupportWebinar or click on the button below:

WCC Monthly Webinar: Health Insurance Access and the Impact on Cancer Outcomes
2021-07-08 10:00 - 23:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Health Insurance Access and the Impact on Cancer Outcomes

July 8, 2021 | 10-11 am

Connecting Wisconsinites to quality health insurance coverage is a key part of increasing access to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship care necessary for cancer prevention and control.
In our July webinar, you’ll learn more about:

health insurance options in Wisconsin
new lower-cost coverage options made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act
how Covering Wisconsin and other enrollment assisters are working to provide free, local help to Wisconsinites in navigating these options
opportunities to partner with Covering Wisconsin
outreach and educational resources to help you take action

Presented by Courtney Harris, MSW, Outreach & Partner Development Manager, Covering Wisconsin
Register Here: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvdumrqjwvHNxQxJMXzRY-EfcKXVbobMNv

Pride 2021 - Surviving Cancer with Pride!
2021-06-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join the National LGBTQ Cancer Network as they share the findings from the largest-ever LGBTQIA+ cancer survivor survey. With over 2700 respondents, they have lots to share with their community. At this event, you’ll hear from survivors, the survey team, and community members.
Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_64o7WUpeTTauLd5JzyFNiw

Review of Expanded USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations
2021-06-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
June 30 ǀ noon-1pm ET

Review of Expanded USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations

• Why Were the USPSTF Recommendations Expanded? Who is Now Eligible?

• What Do the New Criteria Mean for:

○ Disparities/health equity

○ Risk assessment

○ Uptake/adherence

○ Policy/reimbursement

• Overview of First Million Screens in ACR Lung Cancer Screening Registry

• Advocate Perspective

Speaker: Gerard Silvestri, MD, MS, FCCP

Panelists: Melinda Aldrich, PhD, MPH; Thomas Houston, MD, FAAFP; Ella Kazerooni, MD, MS, FACR; Yvette Garity, patient survivor

Register Here: https://pages.acr.org/NLCRT-LCS-Webinar-Series.html?_ga=2.97130396.263707171.1623865822-1963301031.1621878019

National Summit Addressing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Anti-Racism in 21st Century STEMM Organizations
2021-06-29 08:00 - 2021-06-30 17:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Please join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) as we convene a 2-day national summit Addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 21st Century STEMM Organizations.
We look forward to your participation as we:

Discuss policies, strategies, and practices for confronting systemic racism
Identify ways to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM settings
Recognize the effect of systemic racism on the careers of individuals belonging to racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in the STEMM workforce

Keynote speakers and summit agenda will be displayed on our project website once available.
We hope you will be able to join us at this event . Please register today.

Building a Healthier Community Webinar Series for Community Health Workers: Cancer Survivorship
2021-06-15 11:00 - 12:00
If you promote health in the community, please join us on June 15th, 11am CST for a conversation about cancer survivorship with Jamie Cairo, DNP, Director of Cancer Program Development-WI Advocate Aurora Health.

HPV Roundtable National Meeting
2021-06-09 13:00 - 2021-06-10 17:00
Join the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable on a mission to get adolescent immunization back on track. Register today for our first ever all-virtual meeting on June 9-10th, 2021.
Tune in to hear from preeminent national experts on the hot topics of the day: health equity, pandemic impacts, health system strategies, the evidence for vaccinating at age 9…and more! Any individual or organization committed to improving adolescent immunization is invited. REGISTER FOR EACH DAY!
2021 National Meeting

HPV Cancers Webinar
2021-06-02 12:15 - 13:15 | Webinar/Web Conference
Please share with any contacts or colleagues that may be interested
If you are not signed up for the June 2nd webinar on HPV and Oropharyngeal cancers you can reserve your spot at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtdeusrD0qHNO66q6zoOlls4i-A5In-vDt
Kathryn M. Van Abel, M.D. will talk about the increase in HPV associated head and neck cancers and the most effective ways to treat them.
Kathryn (Katie) M. Van Abel, M.D.
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Research Chair
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Van Abel earned her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College) in Philadelphia, PA, after completing her undergraduate work at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH. She went on to complete both her residency and Advanced Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. After completing her training in 2016, she joined the Mayo Clinic faculty. Her practice involves the evaluation and management of a broad range of head and neck disease, focusing on surgical oncology and reconstruction. She has a special clinical interest in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, skull base surgery, and salivary disease. Her research focuses primarily on HPV associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (tumor genetics, host immune response, surveillance biomarkers, management de-escalation, and outcomes) and skull base surgery. In addition, she is focused on resident education and has created a curriculum focused on simulation training for incoming residents. In addition, she has worked to create opportunities for students underrepresented in medicine to gain experience in research and clinical education to support career advancement from the high school through the post-graduate level. Outside of work she is an avid skier (prior competitive mogul skier), mountain biker, and fitness enthusiast who enjoys spending time traveling and playing outside with her family.

Tricia's Troops 10 Hour Fitness Challenge
2021-06-01 08:00 - 2021-06-30 17:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
In honor of Tricia’s Troops Cancer Connection’s 10 year anniversary, this virtual fitness challenge will encourage participants to take part in various physical activities for a total of 10 hours throughout the month of June.
We know that one of the best ways to BEAT cancer is to PREVENT it — and being physically active/maintaining a healthy weight have proven to be some of the best ways to help — so we’re asking everyone to get moving!
From walking or running to biking or swimming to golfing or team sports to a virtual fitness class at home – there is no limit to the ways to partake in a fun workout that’s good for the mind, body and soul. You can participate whenever and wherever you wish between June 1-30. Your activity can be tracked on your favorite fitness app or on a tracking sheet at home. Our online event dashboard enables you to log and keep track of your minutes and monitor how close you are to reaching your goal.
You will be competing with nobody but yourself, yet TOGETHER our efforts can have a profound impact on those enduring the challenges of cancer treatment in southeast Wisconsin. Think of it this way: 10 HOURS OF ACTIVITY = 20 MINUTES X 30 DAYS. YOU CAN DO THIS! SIGN UP TODAY!!
For more details: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Delafield/10forTTCC

YWCA Personal and Career Development Series
2021-05-26 11:30 - 13:00, 2021-05-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2021-05-12 11:30 - 13:00, 2021-05-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
YWCA Southeast Wisconsin and Professional Dimensions have joined forces to create a virtual safe space for women of all backgrounds to work and learn together.

5/5/2021
Financial Goals: What is Important to You?
Presented by: Maria Gonzalez Edwards, (ret) Principal, Riverside University HS

5/12/2021
Budgeting: Wants vs Needs (interactive)
Presented by: Val Johnson, Financial Advisor, Sikich Financial

5/19/2021
The Importance of Building Good Credit
Presented by: Brenda Campbell, President and CEO, Secure Futures

5/26/2021
Preparing for your Future: The Importance of Wills and Advance Directives
Presented by: Val Johnson-Financial Advisor, Sikich Financial & Ginny Finn- President & CEO, YWCA Southeast Wisconsin
*****Registration includes all four sessions. If you are unable to make a session, NO PROBLEM! We look forward to seeing you at whichever sessions speak to you!*****
For more details: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehrd5lk99506a128&llr=volborsab

Building a Healthier Community Webinar: Urban Gardening
2021-05-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
The American Cancer Society is pleased to present a FREE professional development webinar series titled Building A Healthier Community which aims to provide Community Health Workers information and resources on a variety of topics identified from previous CHW event surveys.
Logistics

Each webinar will require you to register separately. Pre-registration is required and limited.
Each webinar will begin at 11am CST with a 30 minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of questions and answers. An optional networking session will follow to provide participants the opportunity to share and engage.
Participants will have the opportunity to win a prize that promotes a healthy lifestyle at each webinar.

The first topic of our webinar series is Urban Gardening. This is the perfect time of year to learn about opportunities to grow healthy food in your neighborhood from our community partner, Damien DeBuhr at Groundwork Milwaukee. This session will highlight:

What is urban gardening and what are the benefits
Who is Groundwork Milwaukee
How does Groundwork Milwaukee work with community gardens
How can community health workers connect clients to community gardens

Please REGISTER HERE to attend the Urban Gardening Webinar. See the attached event flyer to pass along to your fellow Community Health Workers.
For details: Urban Gardening Invite

Women's Spring Screening Event
2021-05-15 08:00 - 12:30
Women’s Spring Screening Event
When: May 15th, 2021
8am -12:30pm
Where
South Eastern Oneida Tribal Services
5233 W Morgan Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Must call to make your appointment, register. 414-326-1800
A Wisconsin Pink Shawl Initiative event hosted bu the Southern Oneida Tribal Service with the help of our community collaborative partners.

The Imperative to Vaccinate Adolescents and Young Adults Now Webinar
2021-05-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
About This Webinar

Dialing up the urgency to catch up on recommended adolescent vaccines, and embracing vaccines to protect against COVID-19.
Unity Consortium is hosting a thought-leader discussion, moderated by Dr. Chelsea Clinton, to share the urgency of getting vaccinated now, before summer when most adolescents and young adults (AYAs) may be broadly eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.
Throughout the pandemic, AYA well visit and vaccination rates dropped dramatically. Concerns about spreading COVID-19, schools going virtual, and the reduced need for sports physicals paused routine in-person health care visits. Rates began to rebound lately; however, a significant gap remains especially for adolescents.
Some parents remain hesitant to visit healthcare providers for well visits and vaccinations due to safety concerns, according to a Unity survey and Unity’s mom advisory council. Many lower-income families face additional challenges related to taking public transportation to visit healthcare providers and childcare needs. People are confused by disinformation regarding safety of well visits and vaccinations; seeds of doubt on vaccines are often sowed and inflamed on social media.
Plummeting immunization rates result in increasing susceptibility to vaccine-preventable illness. This gap is even more pronounced for vulnerable populations including minority and lower-income families.

Agenda

Increase confidence among AYAs and their parents in getting vaccinated
Impress upon AYAs and their parents the importance of getting vaccinated now
Encourage AYAs, parents and their stakeholder communities to act together to get AYAs vaccinated

When: Thursday, May 6, 2021 · 11:00:00 AM · Central Time (US & Canada)
Duration: 1 hour
Language: English
Who can attend? Anyone with the event link can attend
Dial-in available? (listen only): No

For more details: https://www.bigmarker.com/unity-consortium/The-Imperative-to-Vaccinate

Scientific Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Seminar
2021-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join the UWCCC Community Outreach and Engagement Team & the Division of Extension in welcoming Dr. Dominique Brossard for a virtual lecture on bridging science and community in research. Her talk will focus on stakeholder engagement and speaking about science with communities. Dr. Brossard is internationally known for her research, which focuses on the intersection between science, media and policy. She is particularly interested in understanding the role of values in shaping public attitudes and using cross-cultural analysis to understand these processes. Her teaching responsibilities include courses in strategic communication theory and research, which focus on science and risk communication. Read more about Dr. Brossard here: https://lsc.wisc.edu/facstaff/brossarddominique/
Scientific Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Seminar Poster
Register here: https://uwmadison.webex.com/uwmadison/onstage/g.php?MTID=e501bd4ec08a3edbe259dcf811eb100ef

Gilda's Club Exercise and Lymphedema Series
2021-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Exercise & Lymphedema – Leslie Waltke, PT, DPT

4/7 @ 5 pm on ZOOM

Precision Medicine – Dr. Amit Sanya

4/14 @ 6 pm on ZOOM
