Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative

Learn More About Lung Cancer Screening Day Initiative!
2024-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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

Summer Fun for Young Patients & Survivors
2024-05-22 12:00 - 13:30
Summer Fun for Young Patients & Survivors – LLS

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Central

LLS invites you and your family to a FREE educational program tailored for pediatric, adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
This program is designed to celebrate the spirit of summer while imparting valuable insights into maintaining health and well-being throughout the cancer journey and beyond.
Participants will learn about the significant health benefits of staying active, gaining essential insights into nutrition, physical activity, and mental health. Presenters will also discuss the advantages of community engagement, highlighting activities such as summer camps.

Welcome (eventscloud.com)

Implement “Start at Age 9” Approach in Your Practice: Strategies to Improve HPV Vaccination Rates Webinar
2024-05-22 12:00 - 13:00
Join ACS for the webinar Implement “Start at Age 9” Approach in Your Practice: Strategies to Improve HPV Vaccination Rates on May 22, 12pm-1pm! Dr. Vanessa Slots, M.D, a pediatrician from M Health Fairview, will share her experiences starting the HPV vaccine series at age 9, the challenges and solutions she’s navigated, and benefits she’s experienced in her practice. Come learn how Dr. Slots’ experience mirrors core strategies for improving vaccination coverage rates. All clinic staff are welcome and encouraged to join! Everyone from front desk staff and care coordinators to medical assistants and ordering providers play an important role in promoting HPV vaccination. All attendees will receive CEU credit.
Register for the webinar here.

Cancer Survivorship Educational Health Fair
2024-05-18 08:30 - 12:30
May 18th
8:30AM-12:30PM
Ascension SE Wisconsin
201 N Mayfair Rd.
5th Floor Conference Rooms
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
View the flyer here: Final Cancer Survivorship Educational Health Fair Flyer 3

What to expect

Breakout sessions where clinical experts share their knowledge about cancer
survivorship
Connect with both Ascension Wisconsin and community resources. We will have
booths sharing information about various topics for all cancer types such as
lymphedema, exercise and diet, financial services and more
Light refreshments
A celebration of life, inspiration of hope, and a gathering of support for families

Pink Shawl Spring Screening Event
2024-05-18 08:00 - 12:30
Join us for our spring screening event at our new location!
Saturday, May 18th 8AM-12:30PM
Registration: 414-326-1800, Option 5 (Request WI Pink Shawl Initiative)
6520 W Layton Ave, Greenfiled, WI
www.dreamthecure.org

Triage Cancer® Conferences
2024-05-17 08:00 - 2024-05-18 17:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Triage Cancer Conference Registration | Online
Friday & Saturday, May 17 & 18, 2024
Free to Attend
8am-2:30pm PT | 10am-4:30pm CT | 11am-5:30pm ET
(Attendees are asked to log on 10 minutes prior to the start time)
If you would like a copy of the event flyer to share with your community, it can be downloaded and printed.

Triage Cancer Conference
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-18
Triage Cancer Conference
May 17th and 18th

This free, two-day event covers practical topics such as navigating finances, health and disability insurance, employment rights, getting organized, planning ahead, and more. People can attend one or both days, or just pick the sessions most relevant to them.

Triage Cancer educational events are open to everyone and provide free continuing education for nurses, social workers, patient advocates, and HR professionals.

Registration: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/triagecancer.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d8ea8e8426525194022563c79&id=ad91849ef2&e=cdf6609f96__;!!Mak6IKo!P2xs9AKcz-uaKkvC1Yiq7kGCoIN3-WPvFQXrXMnN0KqcOioYahPgskfKb6SwBpvA-CJzJdw9k6Mvjj8$

Virtual Community Health Worker Supervisor Training
2024-05-15 09:00 - 15:00
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER: SUPERVISOR TRAINING
Date: May 15th, 2024
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Where: Virtual Zoom
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Clinician Strategies and Resources: Caring for Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) as they Transition to Cancer Survivorship Webinar
2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:00
Clinician Strategies and Resources: Caring for Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) as they Transition to Cancer Survivorship
May 9, 1-2pm EST/12-1pm CST

Join The American Cancer Society and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for an interactive, live webinar titled “Clinician Strategies and Resources: Caring for Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) as they Transition to Cancer Survivorship,” featuring a panel of subject matter experts. This educational session aims to equip oncologists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and resources to address the unique challenges faced by AYA cancer patients as they transition into survivorship, emphasizing interdisciplinary care and long-term support. This learning opportunity will provide continuing education credits for physicians, registered nurses, and social workers, and interprofessional continuing education credit.

Register Now: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/71371/

UW Cancer Education Group supporting individuals of African American/Black identity
2024-05-07 17:30 - 18:45
UW Cancer Education Group for People with African American/Black Identity
UW Health and Carbone Cancer Center started a Cancer Education Group designed to support people of African American/Black identity. This is open to Wisconsin residents statewide (people do not have to be patients of UW), and meetings will occur on the second Tuesday of every month, 5:30-6:45pm, virtually, starting April 9th. To register or learn more please contact: Lucretia Sullivan Wade at lucretia.sullivan@fammed.wisc.edu or Cibele Barbosa Carroll at barbosacarro@wisc.edu.
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Triage Health: Estate Planning
2024-04-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Estate planning can be overwhelming and can often bring up topics that are difficult to discuss. However, being prepared can also bring a sense of comfort. This webinar will cover the various documents that can make up an estate plan, things to consider as you begin the process of creating your plan and options available to individuals to protect their medical decision making rights.
April 30, 2024
10am PT / 12pm CT /1pm ET
Duration: 90 minutes
Course Level: Beginner

Dane County Immunization Coalition Spring Symposium
2024-04-30 08:00 - 17:00
The Dane County Immunization Coalition invites you to join their virtual
Spring Symposium: 2024 Immunization Update
Tuesday, April 30, 2024!

This conference 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.
DCIC 2024 Immunization Update Registration Form – Zoom

Cervical Cancer Screening Webinar
2024-04-24 13:00 - 14:00
Organization: American Cancer Society
Date: April 24th 1-2 Pm CST
Isbaar Project: Lessons learned from implementing HPV self-testing

Dr Rachel Winer and Dr Rebekah Pratt will be presenting on the Isbaar Project, one of the first implementations of HPV self-testing, an option for cervical cancer screening, into routine primary care in the US. This project aimed to address cervical cancer screening disparities among Somali patients, and to learn about the experience of implementing HPV self-testing practices in primary care for all patients.

Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldeugpjMuHNPLvtZVICrUivWi-6KlCTu6#/registration

Care for Caregivers: A MACC Fund Support Network
2024-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Care for Caregivers: A MACC Fund Support Network
This will be a monthly group for parents/caregivers of children currently in treatment for childhood cancer or related blood disorders. 🎗🩸 With over 20 years of psychosocial oncology experience, Melissa Minkley, MSW, will co-facilitate this gathering with former pediatric cancer parent, Nora Millies, to offer:
▪️Helpful resources
▪️Effective ways to navigate the journey
▪️Most importantly, a space to connect with other caregivers who are going through a similar experience
📅🕕 Dates/Times: April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23 from 6:00-7:30pm
📍 Location: Ronald McDonald House Charities® Eastern WI Community Room located at 8948 W. Watertown Plank Rd
💲 This gathering is free of charge. Refreshments will be provided. No sign up is needed- just show up.
📱 Contact Autumn Gentry with any questions: agentry@maccfund.org

Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program - Spring 2024
2024-04-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Register Here: https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/classes-events/freshstart-smoking-cessation-program-online-through-aurora-health-care

Blood Cancer in the Black Community
2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00
Blood Cancer in the Black Community
April 11, 2024 6-8 PM

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites people to participate in their FREE education program and dinner at The Sherman Phoenix, in Milwaukee.
During this program, participants will learn about health equity and overcoming barriers to healthcare. Participants will learn about specific types of blood cancers that are more common in the Black community, including myeloma, and guide participants through the treatment process.

Registration: Welcome (eventscloud.com)

ACS Caregiving Clinic
2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:00
Caregiving Clinic
Caregivers Clinic Webinar Flyer 1

The American Cancer Society is offering a 3-part webinar series about Developing Caregiver Clinical Services: A Toolkit for Cancer Centers and Staff on April 3rd, April 24th and May 8th (11-12pm CST). Join the webinar series to learn about the Caregivers clinic model through a toolkit they developed to help cancer centers establish a reimbursable structure for psychosocial services for caregivers.
Register Here: Webinar Registration – Zoom

Improving Access to Fertility Preservation
2024-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join Triage Cancer, the Alliance for Fertility Preservation, Teen Cancer America, and Elephants & Tea to learn about state laws that provide access to fertility preservation, what to do if your insurance denies coverage, other ways to improve access, and current legislative advocacy opportunities.

Improving Access to Fertility Preservation
2024-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join Triage Cancer and the Alliance for Fertility Preservation to learn about state laws that provide access to fertility preservation, what to do if your insurance denies coverage, other ways to improve access, and current legislative advocacy opportunities.
March 26, 2024
11am PT / 1pm CT /2pm ET
Duration: 60 minutes
Course Level: Beginner

Immunize Wisconsin 2024 Spring Conference
2024-03-21 - 2024-03-22 | Wilderness Resort, 511 E Adams St, , WI, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
Join us on March 21 and 22, 2024 at the Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells to connect and collaborate on immunization efforts in Wisconsin. This conference is dedicated to:

enhancing the uptake of vaccinations
bolstering confidence in vaccines
effectively combating the spread of misinformation related to vaccines for preventable diseases

We seek to establish a dynamic, cooperative environment for attendees from varied cultural and professional backgrounds, that allows us all to come together to exchange views, partake in progressive dialogues, share pioneering strategies, and unite in our efforts to advance public health through heightened immunization awareness and practice.
Why Attend?
This event is a unique opportunity to be part of something bigger – a collective journey towards enhancing immunization efforts across Wisconsin. Here’s what we have in store for you:

Engage in Collective Learning: Dive deep into discussions that shape the future of immunization practices.
Build Unshakeable Strategies and Plans to improve confidence in immunizations, to protect the health and safety of communities across Wisconsin.
Develop Invaluable Skills and Knowledge to address and overcome current and future challenges in the realm of immunizations.

Navigating HPV Vaccination Challenges in Childhood Cancer Survivors
2024-03-05 12:00 - 13:15 | Webinar/Web Conference
Navigating HPV Vaccination Challenges in Childhood Cancer Survivors:
This virtual seminar will provide information regarding enhancing HPV vaccination in childhood cancer survivors along with understanding challenges and opportunities for HPV vaccination and discuss the strategies to improve vaccination in this population.

Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening
2024-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
The American Cancer Society & Kohl’s Healthy Families invite health care professionals and community health workers to join us for a FREE webinar on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, beginning at 12PM CST. We welcome our guest presenter Dr. Jennifer Weiss from UW Health, Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department to share her expertise on the following topics:
• What is colorectal cancer? Who is at risk for colorectal cancer?
• What are the screening guidelines for colorectal cancer?
• How can health care workers use patient informed decision making to help determine the right screening?
• Are there specific strategies, tools, or resources for talking with patients that you recommend?

Space is limited, so please register as soon as you are able to participate in the event.

Promoting the Power of Elimination through HPV Vaccination
2024-03-04 12:00 - 13:15 | Webinar/Web Conference
Promoting the Power of Elimination through HPV Vaccination:
This virtual seminar will discuss existing and emerging local, national, and global strategies to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.

The A-B-Cs of HPV Vaccination in School-Based Settings Easy as 1-2-3
2024-03-01 12:00 - 13:15 | Webinar/Web Conference
The A-B-Cs of HPV Vaccination in School-Based Settings Easy as 1-2-3:
This virtual seminar will focus on improving knowledge of HPV vaccination best practices among health professionals and administrators working in school-based settings.

Freshstart Programa virtual gratuito para dejar de fumar en 2024
2024-02-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
