Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative

Fall Joshua's Camp Program
2022-10-06 - 2022-10-09 | Eau Claire, WI
More details to come. Apply and learn more at www.joshuascamp.org

First Breath Program Update
2022-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar/Web Conference
Please join us on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 10:00AM CT to learn more about the First Breath program focus expansion!

Since 2001, First Breath has helped over 24,000 pregnant and postpartum individuals become and stay tobacco-free. First Breath takes a unique approach, partnering with over 280 organizations throughout the state to identify pregnant, postpartum, and caregiving people who use tobacco. Organizations refer individuals to First Breath, where a team of highly trained Health Educators provides strength-based, trauma-informed quit coaching. Through this approach, First Breath has been successful at reducing perinatal tobacco use, however, there has been a long-seen need to address other substances beyond tobacco. About half of First Breath participants use other substances and rates of prenatal substance use in Wisconsin remain stubbornly high. After several years of intense development and testing, First Breath is thrilled to announce that they have officially expanded the focus from just tobacco to all perinatal substance use.

Please share and invite your community partners who would be interested to learn about the First Breath updates.

To join the webinar on Wednesday, October 5th at 10:00 AM CT, please use this Zoom link: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1618144343

2022 HPV Roundtable National Meeting
2022-09-28 14:00 - 18:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
2022 HPV Roundtable National Meeting
September 28th 1-5 PM ET
Join us on the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable National Meeting: Vax like a Champion. We will be reviewing HPV Vaccination stats, celebrating your home runs, and talking strategy to increase our HPV Vaccination plays.
Connect virtually with the HPV Dream Team’s roster as we continue our work together on the field! Everyone welcome.
https://web.cvent.com/event/7a69cd23-f167-4a9c-827c-8a8a3af90aee/regProcessStep1

Health Systems Change to Address Tobacco Use in LGBT+ Communities: A Conversation with the LGBT Cancer Network Webcast
2022-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join the American Lung Association on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 2:00 PM ET in a conversation with the National LGBT Cancer Network to address tobacco use in the LGBTQ+ community. Available data show that LGBT+ populations use tobacco products, particularly menthol cigarettes, at higher rates than their cisgender and heterosexual counterparts. Even so, our understanding of tobacco-related disparities are limited by the lack of representative data at local, state and national levels, particularly for transgender, gender diverse, and minority populations.
This webcast will explore the meaningful changes health systems can make to better address and support this specific population in ending their tobacco use through enhanced sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection and other systems change activities.
Register HERE to participate live or view the recorded webcast on-demand. For questions regarding the resources discussed within the webcast, you can email our team at CessationTA@Lung.org.

Advancing Equitable Cancer Care in LGBTQ+ Communities
2022-09-23 13:00 - 14:00
Dr. Scout will join other experts in the fields of psychology, public health, and oncology care to present on topics highlighting existing racial, cultural and gender biases in healthcare with a call to action to make change.

14th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day
2022-09-23 09:00 - 2022-09-24 15:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness for our 14th 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 Lead Our Way Forward!! Register today!

AICAF Cancer Support Circle
2022-09-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-09-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-07-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-07-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-23 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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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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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.

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.

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.
