Member Events Calendar

Topic: Lung Cancer Screening in Cancer Plans: “From Planning to Action” in Your Coalition Description: We will explore a how lung cancer screening objectives and strategies are incorporated into various cancer plans. We'll also discuss resources available for LCS implementation efforts. Question for discussion: How can cancer coalitions foster collaboration to address lung cancer screening?

Join us on World Pancreatic Cancer Day to hear about recent advances in pancreatic cancer research. Hear from experts in the field and find the answers to your questions. Learn about enrolling in clinical trials and disparities in pancreas cancer. Virtual presentations 4-6 p.m. Pancreas Cancer Awareness Night: Meet UW Carbone faculty and staff virtually.... Read more »

From the results of Out: The National Cancer Survey, we have assembled a report focusing on the experiences of gender-expansive individuals. Join us on November 18th as we continue to reveal the findings from this groundbreaking study.

Learn about the youth nicotine epidemic and its connection to behavioral health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey reports that 2 million U.S. middle and high school students use e-cigarettes during the pandemic. Tobacco, nicotine, and behavioral health are not stand-alone issues. Youth that experience mental illness are three times more... Read more »

This one-hour session will teach participants about the importance of good bone health for overall wellness and longevity. Special emphasis is on osteoporosis and steps families can take to reduce their risk and stay healthy. The session will cover: • Why bones are important to our overall health • What is osteoporosis and osteopenia •... Read more »

Join the National LGBT Cancer Network and other partners as they discuss #LGBTQ+ cancer health disparities & cancer screening guidelines for #LGBTQcommunities on December 7th at 12:00pm ET Register here: https://bit.ly/3nYHE4F

This one-hour session will teach participants about advance care planning. Advance Care Planning is a process of understanding, reflecting on, and discussing future medical decisions regarding of age and current health status. All adults should think about, discuss and create an advance care plan. Having an advance care plan is truly a gift for yourself... Read more »

BUILDING A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY: Webinar Series for Community Health Workers If you promote health in the community, please join us on January 18, 2022 │ 11am CST for a conversation about Pap Tests, HPV & the Gardasil® Vaccine: Separating the Myths from Reality with Erin Stevens, MD, FACOG Prevea Health at HSHS St. Vincent REGISTER... Read more »

JANUARY 19 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Meet Azure’De (DeDe) Williams Learn about the Milwaukee Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and Executive Director, Azure’De (DeDe) Williams, who works to increase diversity among health professionals and improve health outcomes. Azure’De Williams has more than 25 years of experience working in the non-profit sector identifying two areas she... Read more »