Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative

Families Fighting Hereditary Cancer - Cancer in our DNA. Let’s Talk About It! (Community Forum)
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | ThriveOn King, 2153 N Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53212, United States
Join Families Fighting Hereditary Cancer and their partner, Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, for Cancer in our DNA. Let’s Talk About It! Community Forum on Saturday, September 20th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at ThriveOn King, 2153 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212.

When it comes to hereditary cancer, knowledge is power!

This empowering community forum is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to proactively beat cancer before it has a chance to strike. Here’s what you can expect:

An interactive session on how genetic information helps guide early detection and prevention by Jenny Geurts, MS, CGC, Director of Genetics Counseling at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
A healthy cooking demonstration with cancer survivor and chef, Amberlea Childs of Plant Joy.
An energizing line dancing exercise session led by cancer survivor, nurse, and line dance instructor, Angela Scott of Get Dance Waisted.
Inspiring personal stories from “Previvors”- (People with an inherited gene mutation that puts them at an increased risk of developing cancer), who took proactive steps to prevent the disease.

We’re committed to making this event accessible and beneficial for everyone. That’s why we’re offering:

Free genetic consultations.
Free lunch.
Free parking.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, connect with experts, and learn how to take control of your health. Register today! We can’t wait to see you there!

Register at: https://www.familiesfightcancer.org/events/cancerpreventionforum

ACS - 2025 Virtual Forum Series (Immunotherapy)
2025-09-18 08:00 - 10:00
The American Cancer Society will be hosting a 2025 Virtual Forum Series. Each session will highlight local experts and explore the challenges and opportunities in cancer care through a panel discussion. The sessions will take place on select Thursdays from 8-10am CST and will once again provide two CMEs from the American Academy of Family Physicians. You may register for one or all of the sessions.

Immunotherapy – September 18th
Rural Health – November 13th

Imerman Angels - Side Effects & Self Advocacy: Your Voice Matters, Your Power After Cancer Webinar
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00
Join Imerman Angels on Tuesday, September 16 from 6-7PM CST for a webinar entitled Side Effects & Self Advocacy: Your Voice Matters, Your Power After Cancer.

The cancer journey doesn’t end when treatment does. Survivors, caregivers and previvors alike often face ongoing challenges – from brain fog and word-finding issues to fatigue, emotional stress and navigating life after diagnosis. This powerful and supportive virtual presentation features Dr. David-West who will share the importance of breaking the silence about side effects and how to speak up for your needs without guilt or fear.

The event link will be made available upon registration + will be emailed prior.
Questions? Contact: info@imermanangels.org

Register here!

Triage Cancer - Close the Knowledge Gap: Key Tips for Open Enrollment
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:30
On September 16, 2025 from 12-1:30PM CST, this webinar will take the mystery out of the open enrollment process. Attendees will learn basic health insurance terms and tips for comparing and picking health insurance plans.
Course Level: Beginner
Register at: https://triagecancer.org/webinarreg-open-enrollment

Breast Cancer Recovery - Education Day Event
2025-09-13 08:00 - 13:30
Breast Cancer Recovery is hosting an Education Day event on Saturday, September 13th from 8am-1:30pm in collaboration with several other taskforce organizations.
The event will take place at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, WI.

UWCCC COE - Milwaukee COE Road Show Forum
2025-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | ThriveOn King, 2153 N Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53212, United States
Please join the UW Carbone Cancer Center’s Community, Outreach, and Engagement (COE) team for the Milwaukee COE Road Show forum on September 11, 2025, 10am-12pm at ThriveOn King.
What:

A forum discussion with healthcare, civic, and community leaders who can share how community factors, infrastructure, environment, and culture are impacting the cancer burden in Milwaukee County
An opportunity for UW Carbone COE to listen to community leaders and understand how we can partner on solutions to these opportunities and challenges to reduce the cancer burden in these counties

Agenda:

10:00-10:30am –Carbone COE team will share information about county level cancer data, resources, and history
10:30am-12:00pm – Opportunity for open discussion, questions, and brainstorming with Carbone COE team and other stakeholders

Light snacks and beverages provided!

ACS - Rural HPV Vaccination Learning Community Series
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00
Through a series of virtual sessions from The American Cancer Society, the rural disparities HPV vaccination learning community will highlight quality improvement (QI) tools and use peer-based learning to discuss evidence-based interventions for participants to take back to their community and clinics. This no-cost, practical how-to learning community will serve as a forum for health partners to gain knowledge, exchange promising practices, and talk through challenges to increasing HPV vaccinations in rural settings.

Sep 10, 2025 at 01:00 PM – Voices That Matter: The Role of Trusted Messengers in HPV Vaccine Confidence
Oct 8, 2025 01:00 PM – TBD
Nov 12, 2025 01:00 PM – TBD
Dec 10, 2025 01:00 PM – TBD

Meeting Registration – Zoom

Community Health Worker Advanced Trainings Cancer Awareness Series (Session #1)
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:30
Please register for this free, three-session Community Health Worker cancer series offered in partnership with American Cancer Society (ACS), Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative (WCC), and Milwaukee AHEC. View and distribute the flyer in your networks!
Session 1: Cancer Prevention & Risk Reduction
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 – 12 pm – 1:30 pm
This session equips Community Health Workers with essential knowledge to support cancer prevention in their communities. Learn about cancer disparities in the U.S. and Wisconsin, explore the American Cancer Society’s guidelines on healthy living, and gain tools to educate others on skin cancer, tobacco risks, cancer preventing vaccines, and environmental hazards like radon. Strengthen your role as a trusted health advocate with practical, evidence-based strategies.
Session 2: Cancer Screening & Early Detection
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 – 12 pm – 1:30 pm
This session empowers Community Health Workers with the latest cancer screening guidelines, highlights disparities in screening rates across the U.S. and Wisconsin, and shares proven strategies to
increase early detection. Learn how to guide clients through screening options for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers using trusted tools and resources.
Session 3: Cancer Survivorship
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 – 12 pm – 1:30 pm
This session helps Community Health Workers understand cancer survivorship, explore survival trends and disparities in the U.S. and Wisconsin, and recognize the evolving needs of survivors—whether in
treatment, post-treatment, or long-term. Gain access to trusted tools and resources to better support and guide clients through survivorship care.

Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center - Cancer Crossroads: Community Oncology Health Fair
2025-09-09 09:00 - 15:00 | 2100 Beaser Ave, Ashland, WI 54806, 2100 Beaser Ave, Ashland, WI, 54806, United States
Join Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center on Tuesday, September 9th from 9am-3pm for Cancer Crossroads: Community Oncology Health Fair – a day of education, support, and resources for anyone impacted by cancer in any way. This free event brings together local agencies and experts to provide valuable information, guidance, and encouragement for patients, families, caregivers, and community members. It will take place at 2100 Beaser Ave in Ashland, WI (Northwood Tech Conference Room).

View and distribute the program flyer!

Presentations Include:9:15–10:00: Dealing with Uncertainty
10:15–11:00: Cancer in Minority and Underserved Populations with Emphasis on Native Americans
11:00–1:00: Lunch with Sarah Routman – “Discover the Power of Laughter”
1:15–2:00: Caregiving from a Male Perspective
2:15–3:00: Diving Deeper into Palliative and Hospice Care

Agencies Attending:
ADRC of the North
Regional Hospice Services & Palliative Care
NAMI (Lake Superior South Shore Chapter)
Wisconsin Genetic Counselors Association…and more!

Enjoy lunch catered by Super One Foods.

For questions or to reserve a table, contact Laura M. at 715-685-5004.

Hosted by Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center of Tamarack Health and Ashland Medical Center in collaboration with Essentia Health.

LLS - Clinician Strategies and Resources II: Bridging Primary Care and Oncology in AYA Cancer Survivorship
2025-09-08 12:00 - 13:00
On September 8th, 2025 from 12-1 PM, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is hosting a live webinar with continuing education credits.

This activity is intended for hematologists/oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of cancer. This webinar, featuring a panel of subject matter experts, explores the unique challenges and opportunities to support adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of cancer. The role of primary care clinicians in managing long-term follow up care, strategies to strengthen communication between oncology and primary care teams, and resources to support AYA survivors, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals will be discussed, with opportunities for input from the audience.

Learning objectives include:

Describe the unique survivorship challenges AYA patients face during care transitions and integration with primary care
Explain the important role of primary care clinicians in delivering long-term follow up care for AYA cancer survivors
Apply communication and care coordination strategies to strengthen the relationship between oncology and primary care teams
Access tools and resources to support AYA cancer survivors, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals

Register here!

Covering Wisconsin - 2025 Wisconsin Health Insurance Enrollment Conference
2025-09-08 08:30 - 2025-09-10 12:00
Covering Wisconsin’s 2025 Wisconsin Health Insurance Enrollment Conference will be held virtually on September 8-10th from 8:30 am-12 pm.

Join over 300 members of Wisconsin’s health insurance enrollment assister community to learn the latest policy and program updates, assister strategies, and pressing topics for enrollment work.
Conference topics will include:

Upcoming Medicaid and Marketplace policy changes
What to expect for 2026 plan premiums
Tips for resolving complex case issues

Fees: Covering Wisconsin is offering this year’s conference at no required cost to best maintain enrollment assister capacity around the state.

To Register: Registration for Main Conference

Immunize Wisconsin - The Structure & Function of ACIP Webinar
2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:00
Join Immunize WI on Thursday, Aug 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM for a webinar entitled The Structure & Function of ACIP.

Dr. Jon Temte from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health will provide an inside look at the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This session will explore how ACIP is structured, how recommendations are developed, and the evolving role the committee plays in shaping U.S. immunization policy. Dr. Temte will also highlight recent updates to ACIP processes and decisions, offering timely insights for clinicians, public health professionals, and community partners.

Register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_am-94wF3QVaMzD0G1xlHsA#/registration

American Cancer Society - 2025 HPV Vaccination Promising Practices Series
2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:00
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the ACS National HPV Vaccination Roundtable (HPVRT) are inviting health professionals to learn about the latest evidence based practices to improve HPV vaccination among adolescents aged 9–13 nation wide in their webinars.

Aug 27, 2025 at 01:00 PM: Provider Interventions
Nov 19, 2025 at 01:00 PM: Patient Interventions

To register: Webinar Registration – Zoom

MCW, Susan G. Komen WI, and Vibrant Body Company - Girls Who Walk
2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Vibrant Body Company, 119 N. Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, WI
Girls Who Walk: Walk, Celebration & Women’s Empowerment Event!
Saturday, August 16 | 9:00 AM – Noon
119 N. Milwaukee Street, Vibrant Body Company, Third Ward
EVERYONE is welcome—bring a friend or come solo and make new ones!
Girls Who Walk, the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, Susan G. Komen WI, and Vibrant Body Company are teaming up for a powerful morning of movement, connection, and wellness!
The Walk
Enjoy a beautiful 2 to 2.5-mile stroll from the Third Ward through Lakeshore State Park and back. Walk steps off at 10:15 AM and returns by 11:00 AM. Strollers welcome!
FREE Clinical Breast Exams – Take charge of your health!
Offered in private spaces by licensed female nurses sponsored by MCW Cancer Center. CBE’s are the primary screening for women aged 20 – 39 and an essential screening at every age. It takes just 15 minutes — quick, easy, and could be lifesaving. Sign up at the event or secure a spot in advance with Melanie at mburns@mcw.edu.
9:00–10:00 AM
10:00–11:00 AM (non-walkers)
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Plus:
• Join the Girls Who Walk Komen WI “More Than Pink” Team – or start your own!
• Enjoy snacks & drinks before and after the walk
• Snag nifty giveaways and enter door prize raffles
• Get Breast Self-Awareness and cancer prevention info to support your wellness journey
• Learn about Vibrant Body Co.’s FIRST LAYER garments + event-day discounts
• Use code HONK for reduced parking ($3.07) at 280 N Jackson St – valid from 8:00 to 12:30 PM
Drop in anytime—we’ll be there to welcome you from 9:00 AM to Noon.
For more information and to spread the word, see this event flyer!

ACS - Rural HPV Vaccination Learning Community Series
2025-08-13 13:00 - 14:00
Through a series of virtual sessions from The American Cancer Society, the rural disparities HPV vaccination learning community will highlight quality improvement (QI) tools and use peer-based learning to discuss evidence-based interventions for participants to take back to their community and clinics. This no-cost, practical how-to learning community will serve as a forum for health partners to gain knowledge, exchange promising practices, and talk through challenges to increasing HPV vaccinations in rural settings.

Aug 13, 2025 at 01:00 PM – Facts Over Fear: Busting HPV Vaccine Myths
Sep 10, 2025 at 01:00 PM – Voices That Matter: The Role of Trusted Messengers in HPV Vaccine Confidence
Oct 8, 2025 01:00 PM – TBD
Nov 12, 2025 01:00 PM – TBD
Dec 10, 2025 01:00 PM – TBD

Meeting Registration – Zoom

Triage Cancer - What to Do When an Insurance Company Says “No”
2025-08-12 13:00 - 14:30
When an insurance company denies coverage for your care, you don’t have to take “NO” for an answer. On August 12, 2025 from 1-2:30PM CST, learn about the appeals process for individual and employer-sponsored health plans, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Course Level: Beginner
Register at: https://triagecancer.org/webinarreg-insurance-company-says-no

ACS - Preventing Liver Cancer Webinar
2025-08-12 12:00 - 13:00
Our partner, the American Cancer Society, will be hosting a preventing liver cancer webinar on August 12th at 12PM, featuring Dr. Paul Hunter, MD. Participants will learn about risk factors, prevention strategies including hepatitis B vaccination, and educational resources. This event is open to all. Preventing Liver Cancer Webinar Flyer

To Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XI0-4h0gReCerpJUQ7LIcw#/registration

Dodge County PH and Noble Clinics - Community Health Fair
2025-07-30 10:00 - 15:00
Dodge County Public Health is partnering up with other community organizations to offer a Community Health Check on July 30 from 10am to 3pm at Noble Clinics in Beaver Dam! This event includes free vision screenings, free blood pressure checks & more!

Sport physicals are available for walk ins or you may make an appointment.*

Abby’s Belle Fountain food truck will be attending and there will be kid activities as well, come join the fun!

*Cost for sport physicals can be up to $50, varies based on insurance and sliding fee eligibility. Bring your WIAA sports physical form.

ACS - New Resource Webinar: Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Communities Best Practices Guidebook
2025-07-28 14:00 - 15:00
Learn more about the newest resource that the ACS NCCRT will release to help increase CRC screening rates in rural communities!
People living in rural, remote, and frontier settings face higher CRC incidence and mortality rates, increased prevalence of risk factors associated with CRC, and unique barriers to cancer screenings when compared to non-rural residents. Next month, the ACS NCCRT will release a best practice guidebook designed to support key community partners in understanding and overcoming the unique challenges and common barriers to CRC screening faced in rural communities.
Register to join us for a webinar on Monday, July 28th from 2:00-3:00 PM CT to learn more about this upcoming resource and receive an overview of recent data and statistics that illustrate the burden of CRC in rural areas, an outline of the five recommended steps to increase CRC screening rates in rural communities, and a deep dive into best practices and lessons learned from two of our five exemplary case study site interviewees.
Speakers:

Emily Bell, MPH, Director, ACS NCCRT (moderator)
Mary Carson Brown, CHES, Project Coordinator, One Health Insights
Cara Brown, MSN, MBA, RN, Population Health Nurse, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation (Alaska)
Patty Molina, MPH, Senior Director of Community Health Services, Mariposa Community Health Center (Arizona)

Registration is free and is open to ACS NCCRT members, CDC grantees, ACS and ACS CAN staff, and other partners working to increase CRC screening rates. Pre-registration is required. 2:00 – 3:00 PM CT on Monday, July 28th
Register Now

Triage Cancer - What's in the “Big Bill” and How It Impacts You Webinar
2025-07-24 13:00 - 14:00
Free webinar presented by Triage Cancer entitled “Breaking News: Find out what’s in the “Big Bill” and how it impacts you” will take place on Thursday, July 24th at 1-2pm CT.

This webinar will provide insight into the upcoming changes to our healthcare system included in the recently passed Budget Reconciliation Act, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
Topics will include the timeline for when these changes will go into effect, along with the potential impacts on access to healthcare, food assistance, student loans, taxes, consumer rights, and other benefits.

To register, visit: https://triagecancer.org/webinarreg-breakingnews

Triage Cancer - Accessing & Paying for Clinical Trials
2025-07-22 12:00 - 13:30
Clinical trials give us new treatments and other medical advances. On July 22, 2025 from 12-1:30PM CST, this webinar will provide tips on how to find, qualify, and pay for clinical trials. It will also dispel common myths, and explain insurance coverage for clinical trials.
Course Level: Beginner
Register at: https://triagecancer.org/webinarreg-clinical-trials

Triage Cancer - Online Insurance & Finance Intensive
2025-07-17 09:00 - 17:30
Join Triage Cancer for an all-day intensive on July 17, 2025 from 9AM-5:30PM CST.
This session’s agenda includes:

Introduction to Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Cancer Survivorship, & Advocacy
An Overview of the U.S. Health Care System
Employer-Sponsored & Individual Health Insurance
Government Sponsored Health Insurance
Navigating Disability Insurance & Appeals

Content Level: Beginner
Audience: Advocates and health care professionals
To register and find more information, visit: Insurance & Finance Intensive – July 2025 | Triage Cancer

ACS - 2025 Virtual Forum Series (Food and Nutrition)
2025-07-10 08:00 - 10:00
The American Cancer Society will be hosting a 2025 Virtual Forum Series. Each session will highlight local experts and explore the challenges and opportunities in cancer care through a panel discussion. The sessions will take place on select Thursdays from 8-10am CST and will once again provide two CMEs from the American Academy of Family Physicians. You may register for one or all of the sessions.

Food and Nutrition – July 10th
Immunotherapy – September 18th
Rural Health – November 13th

Triage Cancer - Navigating Health Care: How to Plan Ahead
2025-06-26 12:00 - 13:30
On June 26, 2025 from 12-1:30PM CST, this session will explore these different types of health care services: palliative care, home health care, long-term care, and advance care planning. Learn how to access these health care services, understand how different types of insurance will cover these services, and get practical tips for navigating health care.
Course Level: Beginner
Register at: https://triagecancer.org/webinarreg-planning-ahead

Kohl's Healthy Families/ACS - Sexual Health for Cancer Survivors Webinar
2025-06-25 13:00 - 14:00
The American Cancer Society and Kohl’s Healthy Families invite you to attend a free webinar on Wednesday, June 25th from 1-2PM to learn about:

Sexual dysfunction as a side effect of cancer treatment.
Reducing stigmas relating to discussing sexual health in a cancer care setting.

Register at: Kohl’s Healthy Families June Webinar: Sexual Health for Cancer Survivors

GLITC/WNATN - Net-Na-Maw Tobacco Talks Conference
2025-06-23 08:00 - 16:30 | Menominee Resort Casino Convention Center, N277 WI-47, Keshena, WI, 54135, United States
The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.’s Wisconsin Native American Tobacco Network will host a Tobacco Talks conference on Monday, June 23, 2025 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Menominee Resort Casino Convention Center (N277 State Highway 47/55, P.O. Box 760, Keshena, WI 54135). There will be speakers all day covering various commercial tobacco topics, exhibitors passing out resources, and raffle prizes!
This event is free to attend and includes breakfast and lunch!
For more information, check out the Net-Na-Maw Conference Agenda and the Net-Na-Maw Conference Flyer.

ACS - Building Trust to Increase Participation in Clinical Trials
2025-06-18 15:00 - 16:00
ACS is excited to invite all who are interested to Building Trust to Increase Participation in Clinical Trials webinar, which will be held on June 18th. This webinar will be part of 2025 virtual series offered by the American Cancer Society North Region.
Clinical trials play a crucial role in advancing medical research, yet participation remains lower than desired. One key factor in improving participation is building trust within communities and ensuring transparency in clinical trial processes. During this session, we will explore practical strategies for fostering trust, addressing concerns, and increasing engagement from diverse populations.
Please click the link to register for free: Meeting Registration – Zoom
When: Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 3–4 PM CST
1 CME credit for physicians will be offered.
Program Flyer

ACS - Comprehensive Cancer Coalitions and the Evolving Landscape of Cancer Survivorship
2025-06-17 14:00 - 15:00
This ACS webinar on Tuesday, June 17th at 2-3PM CST will feature expert speaker Nicole Stout DPT, CLT-LANA, FAPTA, Senior Director, Survivorship & Wellness at the American Cancer Society, who will highlight new standards for survivorship care and will share evidence and pragmatic use cases of how comprehensive cancer coalitions can improve the integration of survivorship-focused work into their cancer control plans and initiatives.
Register today for free, and share the webinar flyer with your network!

Immunize Wisconsin - Addressing Hesitancy
2025-06-17 13:00 - 14:00
Please attend an Immunize Wisconsin webinar on June 17th at 1 PM via Zoom.

Join Dr. Rajiv Naik, MD, FAAP, for an insightful webinar on Addressing Hesitancy. This session will explore effective strategies for understanding and addressing vaccine hesitancy in clinical and community settings. Gain practical tools to build trust, foster meaningful conversations, and support informed decision-making about immunizations.

To Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O-VdgihaT5e0CV9mDgZt7g#/registration

ACS and Mission HPV Cancer Free - HPV and the Burden of Cervical Conization Webinar
2025-06-12 11:00 - 12:00
HPV and the Burden of Cervical Conization Webinar will be hosted by ACS and Mission HPV Cancer Free on June 12th at 11 AM CST.

By joining this 60-minute webinar, attendees will be able to:

Understand the prevalence of certain-HPV related cancers and US HPV vaccination trends
Highlight strategies for helping to improve HPV vaccination rates in adolescents
Understand the economic implications of cervical conization in young and mid-adult women in the United States

Find more information on the Estimated Economic Burden flyer, and register for free.
