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 »
This seminar will highlight the urgent need to lessen the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on HPV vaccination coverage, which has resulted in millions of missed doses and multiple missed opportunities for HPV cancer prevention. Speakers include Dr. Debbie Saslow, American Cancer Society; Judy Klein, UNITY Consortium; Dr. Cheryl Kovar, East Carolina University; and Dr.... Read more »
This seminar will focus on raising awareness about HPV cancer prevention and promoting action to increase HPV vaccination coverage. Additional information on this seminar will be released in the next few weeks.
Upcoming Supervisor Training Dates The next 2-part virtual Zoom session will be take place March 8th & 15th, 2022 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM. Class size is limited. The cost is $100. Topics Covered Include: Role of the CHW CHW Supervision Best Practices Organizational Readiness Supervisor Readiness Next Steps - Action Plan Questions? For more... Read more »
March 2022 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Webcast Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Time: 2:00-3:00 PM ET Join us to celebrate national achievements and to hear the latest state of the field updates that inform our work. Hear from Steven Itzkowitz, MD, and Robert Smith, PhD, NCCRT co-chairs; Lisa Richardson, MD, MPH, Director of CDC’s Division... Read more »
While age is the number one risk factor for dementia, dementia is NOT a normal part of aging. Many individuals maintain high levels of cognitive function well into their late years, but what you do with lifestyle matters! This one-hour educational session will teach participants what they can do to lower their dementia risk and... Read more »
Exercise and nutrition may be only briefly discussed during treatment planning, and patients may be unwilling to consider exercise during chemotherapy. It is important to provide education and an action plan to outline how exercise may not only reduce side effects from chemotherapy but also help chemotherapy work better and improve survival. As new data... Read more »
