Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative

International HPV Awareness Day 2023 Seminar Series
2023-02-27 12:00 - 13:15, 2023-02-28 12:00 - 13:15, 2023-03-01 12:00 - 13:15, 2023-03-03 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Chicago) | Webinar/Web Conference
The St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program is hosting a series of four virtual seminars leading up to International HPV Awareness Day on March 4, 2023. Register for one seminar or the entire series. If you have questions, please email PreventHPV@stjude.org.
The vision and mission of the St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program are founded on the principle of HPV vaccination as an important cancer prevention too. The program’s vision is a world free of HPV cancers. The program’s mission is mission is to increase on-time HPV vaccination for all children through education, promoting best practice models, and strategic partner engagement. The program focuses its efforts on clinical, community, and policy interventions with a foundation of doing this work with partners and attending to and prioritizing equity. Learn more about the program at stjude.org/HPV and stjude.org/bright-future.

From Prevention to Screening and Survivorship: A Roadmap for Reducing Shared Risks Associated with Cancers and Cardiovascular Disease Among Low-Income Populations and Patients (Part 2)
2023-02-28 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
LIVE Session Wednesday, February 28, 2023 at 12:30 PM Eastern

In collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA), this webinar series (2-Part) is designed to improve health equity among some of the nation’s most vulnerable populations. This series examines multi-dimensional approaches to reducing health disparities in tobacco cessation affecting low-income populations at risk for or diagnosed with a tobacco-related conditions: some cancers and heart disease (including cancer survivors with heart disease).
Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4101918/A147F8C1432EBD6FDEDD379A0BFE6794

Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative New Member Orientation Webinar
2023-03-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Whether you are new to the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative, looking to join, or maybe you’ve been a long time member but need a refresh on what our membership offers, please join us for an upcoming member orientation. We will cover our many resources, the membership directory, and how you and your organization can make more of an impact on cancer in Wisconsin. This webinar will give you an opportunity to ask the staff any questions you may have about the Collaborative or where your work fits in the Wisconsin Cancer Plan.

FOOD TO ADDRESS OUTCOMES: STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT PATIENTS WITH CANCER FACING FOOD INSECURITY
2023-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Event Details

March 14, 2023
Start: 1:00 PM ET, End: 2:00 PM ET

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Target Audience
This CE activity is intended for oncology nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with cancer.
Educational Objectives
After completing this CE activity, the participant should be better able to:

Describe the prevalence of food insecurity in patients with cancer and how it influences patient outcomes
Explain how to effectively screen for food insecurity in the clinical setting
Assess opportunities to implement food access programming and identify potential collaborators
Identify three methods to provide access to healthy food resources
Provide resources, tools, and tips for patient support

Faculty
Francesca M. Gany, MD, MS
Chief, Immigrant Health and Cancer Disparities Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

Emily Kain, MPH
Senior Program Manager
Community Health
MaineHealth
Portland, ME
Accreditation, Credit and Support

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Learning Institute, Inc. and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Medical Learning Institute, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
Successful completion of this nursing continuing professional development activity will be awarded 1.0 contact hour and no contact hour in the area of pharmacology.
Social Worker Continuing Education

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Medical Learning Institute, Inc. (MLI) is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses are approved under this program. Regulatory boards have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 Clinical Social Work continuing education credit.
Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
There is no commercial support associated with this CE activity.

This continuing education activity is provided free of charge. Participants must attend the webinar in its entirety and submit the online evaluation form. Once submitted, the certificate will be generated as a PDF online.
There are no system requirements other than an internet connection.
Providers
This activity is provided by Medical Learning Institute, Inc. and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in collaboration with The American Cancer Society.
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Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program
2023-03-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? The American Cancer Society Freshstart® program is a free, 4-week group-based smoking cessation program offered by Advocate Aurora Health Care. Anyone who wants to quit using tobacco can participate in Freshstart. The primary goal of Freshstart is to help you plan a successful quit attempt by teaching you effective ways to overcome nicotine dependence. The information, activities and discussion topics will help you discover why you smoke and provide tools to help you quit. Join today and create a personal quit plan with others like you who understand the challenges of trying to quit smoking!
Register in advance for a 4-week session: https://aurora.org/smokefree
When: 4/3 – Spring Session: Thursdays 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, Meeting time 6pm-7pm via ZOOM
Summer Session Tuesdays 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
Meeting time 5:30pm-6:30pm via ZOOM
Fall Session (Day) Tuesdays 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24Meeting time Noon–1:00pm via ZOOM
FallSession (Evening) Wednesdays 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8
Meeting time 5:30pm-6:30pm via ZOOMAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

2023 Prevent Cancer Dialogue: Addressing Community-Level Disparities in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
2023-03-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
The 2023 Prevent Cancer Dialogue will be held virtually as a series of two webcast summits taking place on May 24 and June 28, 2023. With the focus of each summit, we will be building on the themes we introduced during the 2022 Dialogue: innovations and health equity in cancer prevention and early detection. Experts in the field will give relevant and enlightening presentations, and Q&A sessions and peer-to-peer conversations will provide productive dialogue among participants.
Registration for each virtual summit is separate and free of charge.

Summit 1
Addressing Community-Level Disparities in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 1:00-4:00pm ET
(Summit #1 Agenda)
Speakers will cover topics like successful community-centered approaches and patient navigation strategies that can reduce disparities and increase cancer screenings. Breakout groups will discuss examples of organizations’ successful work in patient navigation, tailored outreach to medically underserved communities, increasing access to and rates of lung cancer screening, and strategies to increase screening in LGBTQ+ communities.
REGISTER TODAY

MCW March Community Engagement Spotlight
2023-03-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
March 9, 2023
The Spotlight Series: Gaulien “Gee” Smith
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 4–5 p.m.

Meet Gaulien “Gee” Smith, founder and owner of Gee’s Clippers, a Milwaukee barbershop making strides with its commitment to the community.
Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic is a health clinic in the barbershop that provides health care and awareness to individuals in the community. Gee has worked collaboratively with Froedtert Health to support skin cancer screenings and will be supporting colorectal cancer education.

Gee opened the doors of Gee’s Clippers on June 1, 1995, with just four barbers and himself and has grown it to a 30-chair barbershop. The barbershop has created community partnerships with the Milwaukee Bucks and numerous other large companies in the Milwaukee area, and he and his staff have been the barbers or stylists to hundreds of professional athletes, politicians and celebrities over the past 27 years.
Gee and Gee’s Clippers are known and respected because of their relentless commitment to the community. Whether giving time, money or resources to toy drives, coat drives, feeding families in need or creating safe spaces and platforms, including for men to talk about challenges such as their mental health, Gee is always connecting with the community. Gee’s was the first barbershop in the country to charter a Boy Scout Troop, creating a significant avenue for mentoring. Gee’s Clippers has received numerous awards and recognition for its important work in the city of Milwaukee and across the globe.
To bring awareness to National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the March Community Engagement Spotlight is being planned in collaboration with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center and will be facilitated by Charles Rogers, PhD, MPH, MS, MCHES®, Research Scholar Endowed Chair and the inaugural Associate Director of Community Outreach & Engagement for the MCW Cancer Center.
Click HERE to register or use the button below. We hope to see you on March 29!

Green Bay Support Group for Kids with a Loved One Going Through Cancer
2023-04-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-02 18:00 - 19:30 | HSHS St. Vincent’s Hospital, Green Bay, WI
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay recently started a free support group for kids ages 5-12 who have a loved one going through cancer. This is open to people in the area, regardless of where they receive their care. This occurs the first Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30 pm at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital.

HSHS Youth Cancer Support Group Flyer 2

Ready Resources for Alcohol Awareness Month
2023-04-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Wednesday, April 5, 1-2 pm EST
Register here for the webinar.

Join the Center for Advancing Alcohol Science to Practice to explore two essential resources for Alcohol Awareness Month:

CDC State Fact Sheets: Addressing Excessive Alcohol Use
NW PTTC Alcohol Awareness Toolkit

The first half hour will provide a hands on tour of each resource. The second half hour will allow time for questions and self-exploration of the tools. Join us for all or part!
The new CDC state fact sheets highlight the public health problem of excessive alcohol use and the status of alcohol policy solutions in each of the 50 states and the District of Colombia. They combine findings from multiple sources into one easy-to-read product that can be printed and shared. This is a useful resource for communities, decision makers and other partners interested in the prevention of excessive drinking.

Sun Safety and Skin Cancer - Community CARES 2023 Professional Training Education Series
2023-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
ScreenNJ invites you to participate in our Community CARES 2023
Professional Training Education Series
Community CARES is an in-depth training program that will help you confidently promote evidence-based, community-focused cancer prevention and screening to your patients, clients, and community members. CARES participants will learn about current screening guidelines, how to reduce individual risk of developing breast, cervical (and other HPV-related), colorectal, lung, prostate, and skin cancers, and how to present this information to members of the public to encourage health-promoting action. Participants will receive ready-to-use community presentations, scripts, educational coaching, professional translation, and other resources to deliver cancer education to their communities.
Program sessions will also build foundational knowledge and competency around cancer basics, cancer clinical trials, genetic and familial risk factors for cancer, and LGBTQ competency for professionals.
Please make sure to add all of these exciting sessions to your calendars.
Apr 12th – Sun Safety and Skin Cancer
May 10th – LGBTQ+ Competency
Jun 14th – Controlling Your Cancer Risk: Genetics
Jul 12th – Clinical Trials & the Research Process
Aug 9th – Prostate Health
Sep 13th – Breast Health
Oct 11th – Lung Cancer Screening
Nov 8th *No Session*
Dec 13th – HPV-Related Cancers

HPV Communications Moving Forward
2023-04-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
“Catalyzing Your Communication to Increase HPV Vaccination”

The ever-changing landscape of communication can be complex and challenging. In order to increase impact, organizations need relevant information on opportunities and strategies. This series of three FREE virtual webinars are designed to

Provide attendees with forecasting trends within various communication channels
Discuss best practices to tailoring communication messages
Empower partners to explore innovative approaches to communication
Evaluate communication plans and campaigns

Join us as we explore a new communication landscape.

April 12, 2023 – 12 – 1 pm EST
HPV Communications Moving Forward
Learn how to adapt cutting edge tactics and real time responses to the dynamic communication environment. Register Today

May 10th, 2023 – 12 – 1 pm EST
A Deeper Dive into HPV Communications – What Is Working?
Learn best practices to effective HPV communication from highlighted case studies within community, healthcare, and coalition organizations. Register Today

June 14th, 2023 – 12 – 1 pm EST
HPV Communications – Evaluating Your Impact
Learn from HPV evaluation experts on how to frame your evaluation strategy, monitor the process and impact of efforts to improve HPV vaccination coverage, and use the results for future planning. Register Today

Spotlight on stomach cancer
2023-04-15 08:30 - 15:00
Join experts from the UW Carbone Cancer Center to learn about the latest understanding and advancements in the treatment of stomach cancer.
The event is free for all attendees and includes lunch and refreshments.
An official program of No Stomach for Cancer in partnership with the UW Carbone Cancer Center, the day will feature presentations on topics including risk factors and screening, clinical trials, the latest in treatments and more.
View the agenda for the day (pdf)

Milwaukee Consortium for Hmong Health's Annual Health Conference
2023-04-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Italian Community Center, 631 E Chicago St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
The Milwaukee Consortium for Hmong Health is hosting the 5th Annual Health Conference – Empowering Families: Building Resilience through Self-Care, Wellness and Health Screenings. Free event open to all ages.
Join us for interactive workshops by health experts, free health screenings and learn how to get in to the health profession. Interpretation services are available in Hmong, Lao, Burmese, Karenni and Karen.
Please Pre-registration by using this link: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSe4bZR1os1iFR…/viewform
Or you may call us at 414-212-8087 with questions or to register.

Coming Together for HPV Elimination
2023-04-17 08:00 - 2023-04-21 17:00 | Washington DC
Coming Together for HPV Elimination
April 17-21, 2023 – Washington DC
The 35th International Papillomavirus Conference & Basic, Clinical and Public Health Scientific Workshops, will once again gather researchers, clinicians, and other health professionals to share knowledge and ideas on papillomaviruses and their associated diseases, from basic science to global health impact.
To view the agenda and register visit HERE https://ipvconference.org/

Wisconsin 2023 Action Day
2023-04-19 08:30 - 16:30 | The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club
Event Details
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the American Lung Association are partnering to increase access to health care for Wisconsinites. Join us in Madison for the 2023 Wisconsin Action Day!
When: Wednesday, April 19th 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CDT
Where: The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, 1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
Registration
All attendees must register in advance by Friday, April 7th. Register here.
Pre-Event Training
Before heading to Madison we are hosting a mandatory virtual training on Wednesday, April 12th at 6:00 PM CDT. If you cannot attend live that is ok. A recording will be shared, and you must watch it prior to arriving in Madison.
Please add the training to your calendar.
Recruitment
Invite your personal networks to join us in Madison! No prior experience required. We will provide all participants with the training and resources needed to be successful advocates. Here is an invitation template you can send to your friends, family, neighbors, and networks!
Education and Fact Sheets

Wisconsin Cancer Facts and Figures
Wisconsin State of Tobacco Control Report from the American Lung Association
2023 ACS CAN Wisconsin Cancer Priorities
American Lung Assoication Public Policy Agenda
All Copays Count Fact Sheet

Dane County Immunization Coalition Spring Symposium
2023-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
We are pleased to announce that our Annual Symposium will be held virtually on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:15 pm.

This is a virtual conference held free of charge via Zoom and is intended for health care staff who administer vaccines or facilitate the administration of immunizations: nurses, medical assistants, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, public health staff, and school nurses.
Dr. Paul Hunter, MD will be presenting on Immunization Updates for 2023 and Dr. Anna Taddio, PhD will be presenting on Improving the Vaccination Experience: What CARDS Will You Play?

Continuing Education Contact Hours:

For nurses, this activity has been submitted to Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) for approval to award contact hours. Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

For certified medical assistants, this activity has been submitted to the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for approval to award general/clinical contact hours with successful completion of the program.

To earn continuing education hours for this live activity, participants must individually register for the event (even if watching with a group), attend 100% of the live activity, and complete a written evaluation.

Please click on the link below to register.

Register Now!

Educated Patient® Lung Cancer Summit
2023-04-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
AGENDA*

*Subject to change. Speakers and agenda will be announced as details are confirmed.

Educated Patient® Lung Cancer Summit is a half-day virtual event designed to provide patients, survivors and caregivers with the latest research and information on standards of cancer care, emerging therapies, and general wellness.
Interested in watching previous summits? Curetoday.com offers on-demand sessions and summaries of previous educational events.
During this summit, you’ll gain knowledge on topics such as:

Staging/Screening: How to Diagnose Early, Locally Advanced, Metastatic
Radiation Advances
Biomarker Testing and Targeted Therapies
Advancements in SCLC, Early-Stage NSCLC, Advanced-Stage NSCLC

https://event.curetoday.com/event/73a7c30a-09c5-4a59-b1ba-00072d16561b/regProcessStep1

Universal Adult Hepatitis B Recommendations are Here - Best Practices for Implementing Universal Screening and Vaccination
2023-05-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Webinar Sponsored by Hepatitis B Foundation and HepB United
May 1, 2023, 3:00 p.m. ET

To kick off Hepatitis Awareness Month, the Hepatitis B Foundation and HepB United are hosting a webinar on Monday, May 1 at 3:00 pm ET titled “Universal Adult Hepatitis B Recommendations are Here – Best Practices for Implementing Universal Screening and Vaccination“. Panelists Lisa Bade, PharmD, Clinical Care Coordinator at SpartanNash and Bing Xu, MD, Clinical Data Analyst, Center for Asian Health at St. Barnabas Medical Center will share best practices for implementing the updated hepatitis B adult screening and vaccination recommendations within their communities, challenges they have faced, and resources that are available to leverage the recommendations.

This event is being sponsored in part using funds from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under award # 5NU51PS005196-02-00.

MCW Community Engagement Spring Conference
2023-05-04 08:30 - 2023-05-05 13:30 | Milwaukee, WI
Join the MCW Office of Community Engagement for the spring conference, MCW Engage 2023: A New Era of Community Engagement. We are thrilled to offer sessions focused on program innovation, research in collaboration with communities of color, hearing directly from community health workers and more. These sessions will highlight community engagement efforts and lessons learned that emerged through the pandemic in the research, clinical and education spaces. For the first time, professional headshots will also be offered to all conference attendees free of charge.

A Deeper Dive into HPV Communications - What Is Working?
2023-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
“Catalyzing Your Communication to Increase HPV Vaccination”

The ever-changing landscape of communication can be complex and challenging. In order to increase impact, organizations need relevant information on opportunities and strategies. This series of three FREE virtual webinars are designed to

Provide attendees with forecasting trends within various communication channels
Discuss best practices to tailoring communication messages
Empower partners to explore innovative approaches to communication
Evaluate communication plans and campaigns

Join us as we explore a new communication landscape.
May 10th, 2023 – 12 – 1 pm EST
A Deeper Dive into HPV Communications – What Is Working?
Learn best practices to effective HPV communication from highlighted case studies within community, healthcare, and coalition organizations. Register Today

June 14th, 2023 – 12 – 1 pm EST
HPV Communications – Evaluating Your Impact
Learn from HPV evaluation experts on how to frame your evaluation strategy, monitor the process and impact of efforts to improve HPV vaccination coverage, and use the results for future planning. Register Today

Hepatitis C Virus: Barriers to Treatment and Community-focused Primary Care Webinar
2023-05-11 14:30 - 15:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Register Today
Hepatitis C Virus: Barriers to Treatment and Community-focused Primary Care
Thursday, May 11, 2023
3:30 – 4:30 PM ET

In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Liver Foundation (ALF) is hosting a webinar for their robust network of liver specialists and public health providers.

During the call, presenters will share recent data indicating that too many Americans remain unaware of their hepatitis C infection and curative treatment continues to be delayed. Presenters will also discuss adult screening recommendations and strategies for addressing gaps in viral hepatitis care.

https://liverfoundation.org/events/cdc-hep-c-medical-program/?ACSTrackingID=DM103954&ACSTrackingLabel=WEBINAR%20INVITATION-%20Hepatitis%20C%20Virus%3A%20%20Barriers%20to%20Treatment%20and%20Community-focused%20Primary%20Care&deliveryName=DM103954

Hepatitis B Screening Recommendations Webinar
2023-05-16 12:00 - 13:00
Register Today
Hepatitis B Screening Recommendations
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

In recognition of Hepatitis Awareness Month, the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is hosting a webinar to brief clinicians and other health care providers about the release of new CDC recommendations for hepatitis B screening and testing. During the call, Dr. Erin Conners will discuss how the updated recommendations differ from the 2008 recommendations, explain the rationale for the changes and why the updated recommendations are beneficial. Dr. Conners will also share key messages. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions about the science supporting these changes and the expected impact of these recommendations.
https://hrsa-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Pco05T-0QXKrLg4VjP6-zA?ACSTrackingID=DM104154&ACSTrackingLabel=WEBINAR%20INVITATION%20-%20Learn%20about%20the%202023%20CDC%20Hepatitis%20B%20Screening%20Recommendations%20&deliveryName=DM104154

Immunize Wisconsin Spring Conference
2023-05-18 08:00 - 2023-05-19 17:00 | Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau, WI
Join Immunize Wisconsin and our coalition partners as we collaborate to find new ways to improve vaccination uptake and administration throughout our state. Over the course of two days, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with their professional peers and other healthcare experts to network, identify issues, and problem solve together.
