Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative

2024 Us vs. HPV Prevention Week, January 22-26
2024-01-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Webinar/Web Conference
The 2024 Us vs. HPV webinar series will take place from January 22-26. The webinars are intended for health care providers, parents, patients, community leaders, women’s health advocates, students, young leaders, and the public. People of all genders can benefit from these talks. At the end of each session, a live panel discussion will be hosted to answer audience questions. Click here to register.
PLEASE NOTE: Wednesday January 24th is from 10AM-11:30AM
Monday: 12:00—1:00 pm EST HPV Vaccine Update
Tuesday: 12:00—1:00 pm EST Diversifying Us vs. HPV
Wednesday: 10:00-11:30 am EST It’s Up to Us: Race to End Cervical Cancer
Thursday: 12:00—1:00 pm EST HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer
Friday: 12:00—1:00 pm EST Young Leaders Community Empowerment

Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program - Winter 2024
2024-01-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Register Here: https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/classes-events/freshstart-smoking-cessation-program-online-through-aurora-health-care

Maximizing HPV Vaccine Impact: The Case for Early Initiation and Regional Insights
2024-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join us for the first session of our 2024 Winter Webinar Series. This webinar focuses on the evolving landscape of HPV vaccination in Wisconsin, where we’ve seen a notable increase in vaccinations among boys and girls over time. However, the post-COVID era presents new challenges with vaccine hesitancy, potentially affecting the uptake of essential vaccines like HPV.
Our focus will be on evidence that supports initiating HPV vaccination at age 9, a strategy that promises to significantly boost the vaccination rates by age 13. This early intervention is key to maximizing protection against six types of cancer.

Freshstart Programa virtual gratuito para dejar de fumar en 2024
2024-02-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar/Web Conference

Free Vaccination Clinic
2024-02-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Holtzman Learning Center, 333 Holtzman Road, Madison, Wisconsin

Webinar: ACS updated guideline on lung cancer screening
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
The American Cancer Society & Kohl’s Healthy Families invite you to join us for a FREE webinar on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024, beginning at 12PM CST. Speakers Molly Black, Director, Screening at The American Cancer Society and Aaliyah Torres, BSW, Prevention Coordinator with Wisconsin Hispanic/Latinx Tobacco Prevention Network will be joining us to talk about the American Cancer Society’s updated guideline for lung cancer screening, how to be empowered to quit for good, and about local and statewide tobacco prevention and control priorities in Wisconsin.

Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in both men and women, and it is by far the leading cause of cancer deaths.

Space is limited, so please register as soon as you are able to participate in the event.

Protecting Smokefree Laws from the Cigar Industry: LESSONS FROM THE FRONT LINES
2024-02-13 12:30 - 14:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join tobacco control advocates from the front lines and hear about lessons learned as they work to keep their smokefree laws strong from roll-back attempts by the cigar industry. Register for this free webinar and join the conversation, Tuesday, February 13th at 10:30 am PST.
Across the country, the industry has been pushing for cigar bar/lounge exemptions to strong local and state smokefree laws, peeling back lifesaving protections to maintain indoor smoking and boost their profits, all while putting workers at risk. The cigar industry strategy is to say that cigar bars only cater to a select few, but the reality is that they renormalize smoking, have broad marketing, and chip away at smokefree workplace protections. Often the spaces become smoking lounges for many other products, including hookah, marijuana, and cigarettes, exposing staff, patrons, and entertainers to secondhand smoke. Cigar lounges are also a frequent source of drifting smoke complaints if they are located in a mixed-use building, like in a casino or shopping plaza.
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsd-2ppjItGNONoEBN5l0J-xjl0vzGf-x4?_x_zm_rtaid=t8-yeuD3S0OR_Qa2Ge0AZw.1706534604912.19a88ba884cf0f5030b0c8ddff2ed356&_x_zm_rhtaid=250#/registration
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2nd Annual Young Breast Cancer Symposium
2024-02-24 09:30 - 12:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM ET., the Michigan Program for Breast Cancer in Young Adults will be hosting their 2nd Annual Young Breast Cancer Symposium to address the unique challenges that young adult breast cancer survivors and metastatic thrivers face.
This virtual event will feature two panels of survivors and thrivers sharing their personal experiences navigating cancer as a young adult. The keynote session will be about navigating the mental health obstacles of a cancer diagnosis. Symposium breakout sessions will cover various topics, including young breast cancer risk, navigating insurance and legal challenges, parenting with cancer, clinical trials, and more.
This symposium is FREE and open to ALL, offering learning opportunities tailored towards survivors, thrivers, community health workers, health care professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about breast cancer!
FREE continuing education credits for physicians (CME), nurses, social workers, and community health workers have been applied for. Approval is currently pending with more information to come! Certificates of attendance will also be available for all attendees upon request.
Feel free to share this learning opportunity with anyone that you think may be interested!
Register HERE: Young Breast Cancer Symposium – February 24, 2024 (eventsquid.com)
Learn more by checking out the event flyer.

Managing Medical Bills & Getting Financial Help
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Learn practical steps to manage medical bills, including how to negotiate your bills and set up payment plans. Dollar For will also join us to explain charity care and how you can qualify for financial help from your hospital. We’ll also cover useful tips and resources when looking for financial help.

Managing Medical Bills & Getting Financial Help
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Learn practical steps to manage medical bills, including how to negotiate your bills and set up payment plans. Dollar For will also join us to explain charity care and how you can qualify for financial help from your hospital. We’ll also cover useful tips and resources when looking for financial help.
February 27, 2024
10am PT / 12pm CT /1pm ET
Duration: 90 minutes
Course Level: Beginner

Enhancing Capacity for Primary Care Research in Cancer Survivorship: A Workshop for Action
2024-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) for a virtual event, Enhancing Capacity for Primary Care Research in Cancer Survivorship: A Workshop for Action, on February 28, 2024, to discuss research needs for addressing the intersection between primary care and cancer survivorship.
This meeting will explore actionable opportunities for impact that focus on the following three questions:

What are the key challenges and facilitators influencing the development and implementation of research on primary care and survivorship?
What are the most important gaps (research, infrastructure, and practice) that need to be addressed to advance science in this area?
How might collaboration across different research areas, disciplines/roles, and organizations create new opportunities for impact?

Intended Audience
The intended audience for this workshop is researchers – including clinician researchers – at every career stage who focus on any aspect of the intersection between primary care and survivorship.
Workshop participants will be thought partners in dialogue, rather than audience members or attendees. If you are interested in actively collaborating on specific projects, participating in building a network/community, or working with others to tackle cross-cutting issues beyond this upcoming meeting, this workshop is for you.

Enhancing Capacity for Primary Care Research in Cancer Survivorship: A Workshop for Action
2024-02-28 10:45 - 16:30
Overview
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) is conducting a virtual event, Enhancing Capacity for Primary Care Research in Cancer Survivorship: A Workshop for Action, on February 28, 2024, to discuss research needs for addressing the intersection between primary care and cancer survivorship. We recognize that it can be challenging to move a field forward; the purpose of this meeting is to explore actionable opportunities for impact that focus on the following three questions:

What are the key challenges and facilitators influencing the development and implementation of research on primary care and survivorship?
What are the most important gaps (research, infrastructure, and practice) that need to be addressed to advance science in this area?
How might collaboration across different research areas, disciplines/roles, and organizations create new opportunities for impact?

The workshop will begin with a discussion of specific topics that are essential to this area of work, such as system-level interventions, methods and measurement, and mentoring. From this initial conversation we will build an ongoing agenda of critical topics to address together. A key outcome of this workshop will be the development of a community of practice to facilitate collaborations that span different research areas, disciplines, and organizations. We will close the workshop by considering our next steps together.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this workshop is researchers, including clinician researchers, at every career stage who focus on any aspect of the intersection between primary care and survivorship. Workshop participants will be thought partners in dialogue, rather than audience members or attendees. If you are interested in actively collaborating on specific projects, participating in building a network/community, or working with others to tackle cross-cutting issues beyond this upcoming meeting, this workshop is for you.

Aligning Efforts, Amplifying Impact: Boosting HPV Vaccination Rates in the Southeast:
2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:15 | Webinar/Web Conference
This virtual seminar will highlight the key strategic initiatives being emphasized in Southeastern states to collectively boost HPV vaccination rates through coordinated efforts.

Cancer Transitions: Young Adults Pilot
2024-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Cancer Transitions for Young Adults
Wednesdays, Feb. 28 to March 20 6 -7 pm on Zoom
Cancer Transitions for Young Adults is a free survivorship workshop series designed to help you move into the next phase of life with the skills, strategies, and support to empower you.
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS:

Within 3 years of completing treatment
18-35 years old
Participants who meet these requirements, attend all 4 sessions, and complete the evaluation are eligible to receive a $75 gift card.
Those who are interested and 36- 40 years old may still participate, but are not eligible for the incentive.

Rural Reach: Accelerating HPV Vaccination Coverage:
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:15 | Webinar/Web Conference
Rural Reach: Accelerating HPV Vaccination Coverage:
This virtual seminar will explore a comprehensive strategy of six priority action steps aimed at enhancing HPV vaccination in rural communities.

The A-B-Cs of HPV Vaccination in School-Based Settings Easy as 1-2-3
2024-03-01 12:00 - 13:15 | Webinar/Web Conference
The A-B-Cs of HPV Vaccination in School-Based Settings Easy as 1-2-3:
This virtual seminar will focus on improving knowledge of HPV vaccination best practices among health professionals and administrators working in school-based settings.

Promoting the Power of Elimination through HPV Vaccination
2024-03-04 12:00 - 13:15 | Webinar/Web Conference
Promoting the Power of Elimination through HPV Vaccination:
This virtual seminar will discuss existing and emerging local, national, and global strategies to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.

Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening
2024-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
The American Cancer Society & Kohl’s Healthy Families invite health care professionals and community health workers to join us for a FREE webinar on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, beginning at 12PM CST. We welcome our guest presenter Dr. Jennifer Weiss from UW Health, Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department to share her expertise on the following topics:
• What is colorectal cancer? Who is at risk for colorectal cancer?
• What are the screening guidelines for colorectal cancer?
• How can health care workers use patient informed decision making to help determine the right screening?
• Are there specific strategies, tools, or resources for talking with patients that you recommend?

Space is limited, so please register as soon as you are able to participate in the event.

Navigating HPV Vaccination Challenges in Childhood Cancer Survivors
2024-03-05 12:00 - 13:15 | Webinar/Web Conference
Navigating HPV Vaccination Challenges in Childhood Cancer Survivors:
This virtual seminar will provide information regarding enhancing HPV vaccination in childhood cancer survivors along with understanding challenges and opportunities for HPV vaccination and discuss the strategies to improve vaccination in this population.

Immunize Wisconsin 2024 Spring Conference
2024-03-21 - 2024-03-22 | Wilderness Resort, 511 E Adams St, , WI, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
Join us on March 21 and 22, 2024 at the Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells to connect and collaborate on immunization efforts in Wisconsin. This conference is dedicated to:

enhancing the uptake of vaccinations
bolstering confidence in vaccines
effectively combating the spread of misinformation related to vaccines for preventable diseases

We seek to establish a dynamic, cooperative environment for attendees from varied cultural and professional backgrounds, that allows us all to come together to exchange views, partake in progressive dialogues, share pioneering strategies, and unite in our efforts to advance public health through heightened immunization awareness and practice.
Why Attend?
This event is a unique opportunity to be part of something bigger – a collective journey towards enhancing immunization efforts across Wisconsin. Here’s what we have in store for you:

Engage in Collective Learning: Dive deep into discussions that shape the future of immunization practices.
Build Unshakeable Strategies and Plans to improve confidence in immunizations, to protect the health and safety of communities across Wisconsin.
Develop Invaluable Skills and Knowledge to address and overcome current and future challenges in the realm of immunizations.

Improving Access to Fertility Preservation
2024-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join Triage Cancer and the Alliance for Fertility Preservation to learn about state laws that provide access to fertility preservation, what to do if your insurance denies coverage, other ways to improve access, and current legislative advocacy opportunities.
March 26, 2024
11am PT / 1pm CT /2pm ET
Duration: 60 minutes
Course Level: Beginner

Improving Access to Fertility Preservation
2024-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join Triage Cancer, the Alliance for Fertility Preservation, Teen Cancer America, and Elephants & Tea to learn about state laws that provide access to fertility preservation, what to do if your insurance denies coverage, other ways to improve access, and current legislative advocacy opportunities.

Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program - Spring 2024
2024-04-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference

ACS Caregiving Clinic
2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:00
Caregiving Clinic
Caregivers Clinic Webinar Flyer 1

The American Cancer Society is offering a 3-part webinar series about Developing Caregiver Clinical Services: A Toolkit for Cancer Centers and Staff on April 3rd, April 24th and May 8th (11-12pm CST). Join the webinar series to learn about the Caregivers clinic model through a toolkit they developed to help cancer centers establish a reimbursable structure for psychosocial services for caregivers.
Register Here: Webinar Registration – Zoom

Blood Cancer in the Black Community
2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00
Blood Cancer in the Black Community
April 11, 2024 6-8 PM

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites people to participate in their FREE education program and dinner at The Sherman Phoenix, in Milwaukee.
During this program, participants will learn about health equity and overcoming barriers to healthcare. Participants will learn about specific types of blood cancers that are more common in the Black community, including myeloma, and guide participants through the treatment process.

Registration: Welcome (eventscloud.com)
