You are cordially invited to participate in a FREE professional development webinar series which aims to provide Community Health Workers information and resources on a variety of topics. Please join us on Tuesday, September 14th at 11am to Learn the Importance of Inclusive Research. This session will begin with a 20 minute presentation that highlights the... Read more »
3rd Annual 3rd Annual Cancer Disparities Brochure Cancer Disparities Virtual Symposium: Challenges in Cancer Care for Sexual & Gender Minorities **No charge for conference, but registration is required** WHEN: Saturday, September 18, 2021 WHERE: Hosted by Pheedloop digital platform PLEASE REGISTER HERE MD & ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS REGISTRATION: Our registration has changed slightly. For all... Read more »
NCCS worked with Edge Research to conduct our third nationwide survey of cancer survivors to better understand the cancer survivor journey from a range of perspectives. The 2021 survey features new data about the experiences of survivors with metastatic cancer, health equity in cancer care, and how survivors coped with the COVID-19 pandemic. NCCS CEO... Read more »
On September 21, 2021, the National Cancer Policy Forum will host a webinar to discuss transportation needs among patients with cancer. Webinar participants will discuss topics such as transportation-related barriers to accessing care and how that affects patients with cancer, exemplar programs, and potential policy opportunities to address transportation needs across the cancer care continuum.... Read more »
While cancer treatments have continued to improve in recent decades and cancer-related deaths have decreased, not all patients have benefited from those successes. Many patients experience barriers to treatment and greater cancer care burdens because of where they live, their income, race, ethnicity, education, or gender identity. Please join us as Drs. Ward and LoConte... Read more »
Presented by California Rural Indian Health Board September 22, 2021 9 - 10 a.m. PDT Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-igpzMiGNX6JwIOBlcQibyfP452CyRp Presenter: Kris Rhodes, MPH Anishinaabe, Bad River and Fond du Lac Overview: Ending nicotine addiction is hard but there are ways to make it easier on the person and on the health care team. Systematic integration of evidence-based cessation... Read more »
Sex after a Cancer Diagnosis: What Patients Really Need to Know Wednesday, September 22 - 12p-1p CT About the Webinar: A presentation on the many sexual changes that occur after a cancer diagnosis and how to assist patients gather resources they need to help them through the process. Learn about physical and mental changes, techniques to... Read more »
Mental Health and Cancer: Person-Centered Collaborative Care Join Dr. Kelly Irwin, M.D., and Amy Corvleyn, MSW, LICSW, with Massachusetts General Hospital for a thought-provoking discussion around inequities in cancer treatment for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. By attending this webinar, attendees will be able to: • Investigate the inequities in cancer treatment... Read more »
Join Us for BWWDAY 2021! Join the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness for our 13th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day, a 2-Day Virtual Transformation event! Experience a powerful mix of information, inspiration, and empowerment as we come together to build the future we deserve! Registration is open now! #BWWDAY
Presented by California Rural Indian Health Board September 27, 2021 1 - 2 p.m. PDT Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudOmqrjIoHNVYS11RLXX09xAloPAR88qn Presenter: Christy Tonel, MPH Healthcare Administration, Community Health, and Wellness Overview: After this presentation, participants will understand the causes and signs of compassion fatigue and learn practical work-life balance strategies to prevent and treat compassion fatigue. Target Audience: Physicians,... Read more »
