Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative

2022 Annual Wisconsin Public Health Conference
2022-05-24 08:00 - 2022-05-26 17:00 (America/Chicago)
The 2022 Conference Planning Committee is pleased to open early registration for the 2022 Annual Public Health Conference, Reground, Rebuild & Reunite: We are Public Health being held May 24-26, 2022. Join us in-person at the Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI or virtually!
WPHA-WALHDAB Annual Public Health Conference
May 24-26, 2022 – Wisconsin Dells, Wilderness Resort
THEME:
Reground, Rebuild & Reunite: We are Public Health
OBJECTIVES:

Integrate personal and organizational wellbeing and resilience to promote sustainable public health
Strengthen cross-sectoral support for the public health profession and its partnerships.
Reaffirm commitment to advance health equity and racial justice.
Ensure innovative strategies and support for the public health workforce, for the profession and for the system.

CONFERENCE RATES
*EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS ARIL 22ND!

*Whether you are attending in-person or virtually, the conference rates are the same.

National Conference on Work & Cancer
2022-05-24 09:45 - 16:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Cancer and Careers’ 12th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer will be held virtually on Friday, June 24, 2022! This free, daylong event, which explores the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment is open to patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, employers/HR and anyone else touched by cancer.
We know that not everyone has access to reliable technology in their home, which is why for this event we will be offering our Technology Assistance Program (TAP). This application-based program for cancer patients and survivors will offer a onetime award of (1) portable laptop to recipients. Click here to learn more about TAP.
This page will be updated with information as it becomes available. Be sure to check back frequently for updates.
Date:
Friday, June 24, 2022
Time:
8:45 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time
Location:
Online
Phone & webinar options available
Real-time closed captioning provided.
Topics:

Communicating effectively
Balancing treatment and work
Making disclosure decisions
Legal rights
Job search
Career change
Networking
Self-care
and more!

Topics are being added and are subject to change
Registration
Registration is required per individual. Zoom link cannot be forwarded.

Complimentary CEUs / PDCs are available for nurses, social workers and HR professionals who attend the Conference. Click here for more information.

Let's Talk About The C Word: Black Women & Cancer
2022-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
About this event

What is cancer? What is oncology? What is the oncologist’s role in cancer care/treatment? What should you know about cervical canver? How important is cervical cancer screening? What is the HPV test? Why is the HPV vaccine important? When should you begin breast cancer screenings? What are breast cancer risk factors? How can you lower your risk of developing cancer? What cancers are more prevalent in Black women? What are cancer disparities? Are there any early detection signs of cancer? All of these quetions, and more, will be answered by some of Wisconsin’s leading healthcare professionals. We invite you to join the conversation and the Q&A session that follows. $100 gift card giveaways; must be present to win.

AICAF Cancer Support Circle
2022-05-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-07-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-07-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
We greet you with open arms and a warm heart. The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) is excited to host the virtual cancer support circle. This group is open to Native survivors, caregivers, and relatives who have been affected by cancer.
In this group, we will get to know one another and discuss our experiences with cancer. AICAF staff are grateful to host this and look forward to meeting you. To honor the privacy of our relatives and the sacredness of our time together, our support circle is not open for observations. Please contact health@aicaf.org if you have any questions.
Note: If you are interested in learning more about how to facilitate a cancer support circle, please contact AICAF Cancer Programs Project Manager Misha LaPlante at mlaplante@aicaf.org.
Dates and Times:
Apr 14, 2022 06:00 PM
Apr 28, 2022 06:00 PM
May 12, 2022 06:00 PM
May 26, 2022 06:00 PM
Jun 9, 2022 06:00 PM
Jun 23, 2022 06:00 PM
Jul 14, 2022 06:00 PM
Jul 28, 2022 06:00 PM
Aug 11, 2022 06:00 PM
Aug 25, 2022 06:00 PM
Sep 8, 2022 06:00 PM
Sep 22, 2022 06:00 PM
Oct 13, 2022 06:00 PM
Oct 27, 2022 06:00 PM
Nov 10, 2022 06:00 PM
Nov 17, 2022 06:00 PM
Dec 15, 2022 06:00 PM

Advance Care Planning: It's About the Conversation
2022-06-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BDahXuDhSwiShhnVzBP6yw
This one-hour session will teach participants about advance care planning. Advance Care Planning is a process of understanding, reflecting on, and discussing future medical decisions regarding of age and current health status. All adults should think about, discuss and create an advance care plan. Having an advance care plan is truly a gift for yourself and others.
The session will cover:
• What is advance care planning
• Why an advance care plan is important
• Steps to creating an advance care plan
• How to communicate your wishes with your family, friends and healthcare provider
Handouts on the topic and a small gift will be available for participants at the end of the session.
*Note: Advance Directive forms will be provided but will NOT be completed during the session. Information on where and how to complete this document will be covered during the discussion.

Change Your Diet Mindset: The Basics of a Healthy Eating Pattern
2022-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dKq5XMXVRuWUGL0B1W_RTA
We all know that we should eat well, but what does that really mean? With a focus on long-term solutions instead of short-term diets, learn about the basics of a healthy eating pattern.
The session will cover:
• How what we eat impacts our health
• Healthy eating patterns
• Portion control
• Reading food labels
• Science-based nutrition advice and helpful tools
Handouts on the topic and a small gift will be available for participants at the end of the session.

Nutrition: Food as Medicine - Survivorship Series
2022-06-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Survivorship Series- International agencies around the world recommend a plant-based diet to reduce the risk of cancer development and its recurrence for cancer survivors. Alison Tierney, MS, RD, CD, CSO, a board certified oncology dietitian, will join us for a workshop to educate us on what a plant-based diet is, how it reduces risk, and the key principles for implementing this approach in a nutritionally adequate way to complement the fight against cancer and its recurrence.

Immunotherapy for Pediatric Leukemias and Lymphomas
2022-06-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Program Details
Please join LLS for a free virtual education program for patients and their families. Participants will learn about immunotherapy options for children with Leukemia and Lymphoma. Participants will gain a better understanding about some of the most recent innovations in treating the most common leukemias and lymphomas of childhood. Attendees will be introduced to the field of immunotherapy in cancer treatment and gain insight into how novel therapies are conceived, tested and approved. In addition to learning about pediatric immunotherapies, participants will learn about the resources available in their community and those provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We encourage you to invite your caregiver and family members.

What we Know About the Risk Factors for the Development of Blood Cancers
2022-06-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Program Details
Please join LLS for a free virtual education program for patients and their families. Participants will learn about what we know about the epidemiology of blood cancers and potential environmental factors that might contribute. Participants will gain a better understanding about the risk factors for the development of blood cancers. Participants will also learn about the 10,000 Families Study and the research we are conducting on environmental chemicals and their potential role in the development of blood cancers. In addition to learning about these risk factors, participants will learn about the resources available in their community and those provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We encourage you to invite your caregiver and family members.

Helping Cancer Survivors Thrive: A Look at Equity, Data, and Culturally Responsive Survivorship Programming
2022-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Helping Cancer Survivors Thrive: A Look at Equity, Data, and Culturally Responsive Survivorship Programming
In honor of National Cancer Survivor Month, please join us for a special webinar featuring guest speakers from two member organizations: the Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System (WCRS) and the American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF).
Together we’ll explore:

Wisconsin’s latest cancer survival data, and what the trends tell us.
Strengths and gaps in survivorship care in Wisconsin, and how to improve care for survivors.
The importance of providing culturally responsive survivorship programming for Indigenous survivors and caregivers, including tools to ensure our programs honor patients’ cultural needs.
Action steps and in-depth discussion, through facilitated breakout groups.

Plus: We’ll review new data resources to inform your cancer survivorship work, and share how you can help promote AICAF’s new Indigenous cancer survivor survey.
Why this matters: More people in Wisconsin are surviving cancer than ever before. Learn how we can better understand and serve the diverse needs of this growing population, so that all Wisconsin cancer survivors have the opportunity to thrive.

Meet our speakers:

Misha LaPlante, BA, Bay Mills Ojibwe/Blackfeet
Cancer Programs Project Manager, American Indian Cancer Foundation
Misha LaPlante is a Cancer Programs Project Manager for the American Indian Cancer Foundation. At the heart of what she and so many people in our communities believe is that we are all related, and our health is tied to one another. With this in mind, Misha joined AICAF to address cancer burdens affecting our Indigenous relatives. This role gives Misha the honor of working with cancer survivors, caregivers, and community members on initiatives across the cancer continuum, including prevention, screening, early detection, survivorship, and health equity. Misha feels grateful to work alongside survivors, coworkers, and other relatives who are committed to protecting the health of our community members and generations from systemic problems that impact our healthcare access and overall quality of life. Misha dedicates her work at AICAF to her grandmother, who was a colorectal cancer survivor, and all of our relatives who are affected by cancer.

Hayley Tymeson, MPH
Epidemiologist, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Hayley Tymeson is the epidemiologist for the Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System, the population-based cancer registry for Wisconsin, housed at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Through her work, Hayley helps advocates use, explore, and understand the available data to better monitor cancer-related trends and identify priority populations. Her analysis and guidance was instrumental in updating Wisconsin’s statewide cancer survival report, to be released this June.

Lindsey Petras, MSN
Cancer Programs Manager, American Indian Cancer Foundation
Lindsey Petras is the Cancer Programs Manager for the American Indian Cancer Foundation and has a Masters Degree in Nursing Education. Lindsey previously worked for the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians in their clinic in various roles. One of her main focuses while working at Bad River was to reduce the cancer burden in the community. She thoroughly enjoyed her work and after having a son and taking some time off, Lindsey felt a pull to return to the good work of reducing cancer burdens in Indian Country. This pull brought Lindsey to AICAF. She chose to work for AICAF because they strive to eliminate cancer burden in Indian Country on a national level. Lindsey feels privileged to work with a talented team of professionals, and within the Indian Community as a whole.

Alexandria Cull-Weatherer, MPH
Outreach Specialist, Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative
Alexandria Cull Weatherer is an outreach specialist with the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative. She focuses on cancer survivorship, as well as vaccination for cancer prevention. She is an immunization, prevention, and survivorship advocate with prior experience at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the International Vaccine Access Center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her work includes the recent assessment of cancer survivorship care services across Wisconsin, which identified strengths and opportunities for improvement.

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Celebration of Life Program - Joshua's Camp
2022-06-23 - 2022-06-26 | Metropolis Resort, 5150 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, United States
See below flyer for details

Current Research and Opportunities in Alcohol and Cancer Survivorship Webinar
2022-07-14 13:00 - 14:30
Join the NCI for a webinar on July 14, 2 pm ET for an assessment of alcohol consumption patterns, related complications, and interventions to address alcohol use among cancer survivors. https://go.usa.gov/xJwYz

Coping with Stress Through Journaling
2022-07-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J4AdvEnVTyCP1tdvbcVPTA
Stressed out? This one-hour presentation will discuss chronic stress and its impact on physical and mental health. Participants will be introduced to and practice journaling as a coping technique to protect their well-being.
This session will cover:
• Normal stress vs. chronic stress
• Stress-related health consequences
• Personal stress assessment
• Journaling as a coping technique
• Journaling exercises
Handouts on the topic and a small gift will be available for participants at the end of the session.

Oral Health: Managing Dental Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
2022-07-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Program Details
Please join LLS for this informative presentation about Oral Health and managing dental side effects of cancer treatment. We will discuss oral health’s connection to cancer care and its importance for the quality of life during the treatment process and throughout survivorship. We will discuss simple tips to help prevent infections to achieve optimal outcomes.

Better Sleep: What's Getting in the Way?
2022-07-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WU7rbvRcQg2sMZyVbl9CCQ
1 in 3 American adults fails to get enough sleep. Are you one of them? Instead of loading up on extra caffeine, join us for this educational session to discuss what’s getting in the way of better sleep and what you can do about it.
The session will cover:
• The relationship between sleep and health
• Sleep needs for adults
• Reasons why you can’t sleep
• Promoting better sleep through good sleep hygiene
• Getting help for sleep issues
Handouts on the topic and a small gift will be available for participants at the end of the session.

WPHA Public Health in Practice Conference
2022-08-09 08:00 - 2022-08-10 17:00 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin
The Public Health in Practice (PHiP) conference is targeted for professionals working in both governmental and non-governmental public health positions. Attendees will walk away with specific skills and usable tools to execute strategies to improve community or workplace health through systems change thinking, evidence-based practices and capacity building. Professionals that would be interested in this event would include, but are not limited to, Public Health Nurse, Public Health Specialist, Health Educator, Accreditation Coordinator, Community Health Specialist, Prevention Specialist, Public Health Strategist, Coalition Coordinator, Non-Profit Organization Director, etc.
More information coming soon.

20th Annual Fall Cancer Conference: The Cost of Cancer
2022-08-12 08:00 - 17:00
REGISTER: https://ce.icep.wisc.edu/cancer2022#group-tabs-node-course-default6
CONFERENCE FORMAT
This conference is being held in-person at Monona Terrace, One John Nolen Drive, Madison, Wisconsin.
CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION
Cancer costs are rising for health care systems. Patients are dealing with the emotional cost of a cancer diagnosis and, for some, the financial toxicity of not being able to afford treatment.
Join us for thought-provoking conversations as we examine the “cost of cancer” at our annual fall cancer conference. Informative presentations and interactive discussions await you!
Our annual fall cancer conference is designed for health care professionals, as well as patients and loved ones.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This activity is designed for individuals who are involved in cancer treatment and education of cancer patients and their families: oncology physicians, primary care physicians, oncology nurses, oncology nurse practitioners, clinical research associates, health educators, social workers, psychologists, chaplains, and other interested health care professionals involved in cancer care. Patients, caregivers and community members are also encouraged to attend.
ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCE
This continuing education activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialties areas of patient care and procedural skills, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and the interprofessional competency of values/ethics for interprofessional practice.
GLOBAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES
As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
Identify how and why the cost of cancer care has increased
Outline strategies to increase awareness of the emotional toll of cancer amongst health care professionals and strategies to assist patients with this issue
Recognize how funds are allocated for cancer research
Discuss the escalating price of cancer therapies
Discuss research in global communities as related to the cost of cancer care
CONFERENCE FEES, CANCELLATION POLICY
$175 Physicians
$125 Nurses, Physician Assistants, Clinical Research Associates, Social Workers, Other Health Care Professionals
$40 UW Staff, Residents, Fellows, Students
$40 Cancer Patients, Survivors, Caregivers and Family Members
The conference fee includes the cost of tuition, materials, breakfast, lunch, one break, and a nonrefundable processing fee of $25.
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to help@icep.wisc.edu. All cancellations must be received on or before November 4, 2022, in order to receive a refund minus the $25 nonrefundable processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after November 4, 2022 (this also applies to NO SHOWS).

Register Today! FREE Virtual Lunch n' Learn
2022-08-18 08:00 - 17:00
Tobacco Prevention Coalitions across the state are hosting a virtual lunch n’ learn to highlight the importance of commercial tobacco treatment in conjunction with behavioral health treatment!

During this FREE virtual event on Wednesday September 14th, we will:

Briefly hear why this is important
Learn and network with other providers who are implementing commercial tobacco cessation at their clinics.
Understand what resources currently exist to support your own efforts in implementationRegister here – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcO6srDoiEtawbeqlwjrXGtgG11lMwHFE

Gynecologic Cancers: Going Public with Private Concerns
2022-08-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ya4dEHMmT0KgT6b3LfFb5A
This one-hour session aims to remove the stigma of talking about gynecologic cancers in order to help women better understand the risk factors and warning signs of the 5 main types of gynecologic cancers.
The session will cover:
• The five main types of gynecologic cancer
• HPV and other risk factors
• Actions to lower gynecologic cancer risk
• Screening options
• Warnings signs & symptoms
Handouts on the topic and a small gift will be available for participants at the end of the session.

Putting HPV Vaccination Data to Work
2022-09-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
SEPTEMBER 20, 12-1:15 pm (ET)
Putting HPV Vaccination Data to Work.
Learn how you can leverage HPV vaccination coverage data to inform action.
Seminar series organized by: American Cancer Society, Indiana Immunization Coalition, National HPV Vaccination Roundtable, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
https://stjude.webex.com/webappng/sites/stjude/webinar/webinarSeries/register/eeda782b81a94741a54c32e98a16ab02

Lung Cancer Disparities: Addressing Gaps and Opportunities to Improve Health Outcomes and Health Equity Among Low-Income Populations and Other Populations with Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) Characteristics (Part 1)
2022-09-21 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
As noted in a recent Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) article, an important question asked, “Is lung cancer screening reaching individuals who can gain the most from it?” And the most recent report revealed that inadequate access to healthcare services due to geographic, financial, or logistical challenges continues to remain a commonly cited barrier to cancer screening experienced by populations with low socioeconomic status (SES) characteristics. This includes low-income populations, populations without a usual source of healthcare services, uninsured, underinsured, and populations residing in rural or remote areas (including medically underserved areas), as well as members of some racial/ethnic minority populations are those who experience significant disparities in cancer screening and follow-up care.
Topics in the session include: lung cancer disparities, health system evidence-based interventions to improve tobacco cessation, and lung cancer screening rates among low-income patients.

A synthetic lethal approach to the chemoprevention of hereditary diffuse gastric cancer
2022-09-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Dr Parry Guilford Special Grand Rounds Poster_Links

Lung Cancer Disparities: Addressing Gaps and Opportunities to Improve Health Outcomes and Health Equity Among Low-Income Populations and Other Populations with Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) Characteristics (Part 2)
2022-09-22 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
LIVE Session Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11:30 AM CT
As noted in a recent Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) article, an important question asked, “Is lung cancer screening reaching individuals who can gain the most from it?” And the most recent report revealed that inadequate access to healthcare services due to geographic, financial, or logistical challenges continues to remain a commonly cited barrier to cancer screening experienced by populations with low socioeconomic status (SES) characteristics. This includes low-income populations, populations without a usual source of healthcare services, uninsured, underinsured, and populations residing in rural or remote areas (including medically underserved areas), as well as members of some racial/ethnic minority populations are those who experience significant disparities in cancer screening and follow-up care.
Topics include: Lung cancer disparities and screening eligibility criteria, cancer survivorship, as well as utilizing results from the American Lung Cancer “State of Lung Cancer Report” to improve community-clinical linkages.
