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 »
On February 28 and March 1, 2022, the National Academies will host a workshop on the use of electronic health records in oncology care. About this event On February 28 and March 1, 2022, the National Cancer Policy Forum and the Computer Science and Telecommunication Board, will host a 1.5 day public workshop to examine... Read more »
This seminar will feature an in-depth conversation to address the disparities associated with HPV vaccination coverage across Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Speakers include Dr. Ronny Bell, Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Dr. Marvella Ford, Medical University of South Carolina and Hollings Cancer Center; Dr. Deanna Kepka, University of Utah and Huntsman... Read more »
On February 28 and March 1, 2022, the National Academies will host a workshop on the use of electronic health records in oncology care. About this event On February 28 and March 1, 2022, the National Cancer Policy Forum and the Computer Science and Telecommunication Board, will host a 1.5 day public workshop to examine... Read more »
This seminar will provide an overview of the importance of starting HPV vaccination at age 9 to increase on-time vaccination coverage and optimize prevention of HPV cancers. Speakers include Dr. Robert Bednarczyk, Emory University; Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley, University of Alabama at Birmingham; and Dr. Sherri Zorn, The Polyclinic. The session will be moderated by Dr.... Read more »
This seminar will elevate the voices of HPV cancers survivors to improve HPV cancer prevention. Panelists include Jason Mendelsohn, SupermanHPV; Lillian Keppler, HPV Cancer Alliance; and Rikki Rockett, drummer for the rock band Poison. The session will be moderated by Tamika Felder, founder and chief visionary officer of Cervivor. This seminar is co-organized with the UCSD Health... Read more »
On Wednesday, March 3rd, join for a speed networking opportunity to connect researchers and scientists to Wisconsin communities with the goal to create new partnerships for research. We hope that UWCCC members from all programs will attend to learn more about engaging with communities for their research. We will hear from community members on “best... Read more »
