Coming up on January 22, 2022 is the 6th Annual We’re Off to a Good Start Black Men’s Health Empowerment Movement event! This FREE event is available to all desiring to learn more about Black men from Black men. Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/220003256648146
The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan's National Native Network with Indian Health Service Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar. Title: Surviving the Journey through Cervical Cancer Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Time 3 - 4 p.m. EDT Presenter: Amanda Hill-Youngers, CNM, MSN Certified Nurse Midwife Oyate Health Center Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, health educators,... Read more »
Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? Jbaaccoin 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... Read more »
Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? Jbaaccoin 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... Read more »
KFF and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) are hosting a web event featuring oncologists, patient advocates, and policy researchers with expertise in equity and cancer care to examine persistent racial disparities in cancer. Expert panelists will share real-life experiences, provide context on the latest data, and discuss a range of actions which could... Read more »
Communication Approaches for Increasing Awareness of the Link Between Alcohol and Cancer Register For This Webinar Event Type: Webinar Date: February 9, 2022 Time: 11:00 PM – 12:00 PM CST Alcohol is a well-established human carcinogen, but widespread awareness of this fact remains low. Significant research gaps across the cancer control continuum remain, especially... Read more »
Jenny Ovide, or “Nurse Jenny,” has spent 21 years of her career at All Saints Family Health Center as the Community Medical Clinical Coordinator on Milwaukee's north side, combining creativity, health education, and community engagement. The clinic hosts a garden, greenhouse, workout track, and a collaborative farm with Mount Calvary Community Development Corporation (MCCDC), which... Read more »
Beginning in 2020, across the country, elected leaders have been passing resolutions declaring racism a public health crisis. According to the American Public Health Association, there have been 231 declarations at local, county, and state levels. Milwaukee County was the first place in the country to make a declaration, and we will hear from one... Read more »
In 2020, The National LGBT Cancer Network launched OUT: The National Cancer Survey. One of the largest-ever studies of LGBTQI+ people with cancer. This month, we will share our BIPOC report, which focuses on the unique cancer journeys of our BIPOC survey participants. Join us to learn how these experiences can help improve cancer care.... Read more »
Varenicline, an FDA-approved prescription smoking cessation aid, is an effective evidence-based treatment for reducing tobacco use among individuals with mental health and substance use challenges, while enhancing long-term recovery. Join the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control, and the Behavioral Health and Wellness Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus... Read more »
