Patient Navigation is a proven evidenced-based intervention contributing to the reduction of health care disparities and the improvement of health equity across the cancer care continuum. Yet sustainability of oncology patient navigation programs remains a challenge. The ACS National Navigation Roundtable is hosting a Call to Action webinar series examining barriers, standards, and sustainability of... Read more »
Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? The American Cancer Society Freshstart ® program is a free, 4 week group based smoking cessation program offered by Advocate Aurora Health Care. Anyone who wants to quit using tobacco can participate in Freshstart . The primary goal of Freshstart is to help you plan a successful quit attempt... Read more »
Data from the 2022 CDC’s National Immunization Survey-Teen survey identified COVID-19 pandemic impacts on adolescent vaccination coverage. For the first time since 2013, the proportion of 13–17-year-olds who received their first dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine did not increase. HPV vaccination starting at age 9 can counteract pandemic effects leading to an increase... Read more »
Please join the National Lung Cancer Roundtable (NLCRT), established by the American Cancer Society, and the American College of Radiology (ACR), and the Radiology Healthy Equity Coalition (RHEC), and the Veterans Health Association, in promoting the Second Annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day on Saturday, November 11, 2023. To participate, we are asking screening centers... Read more »
The Tribal Vaccine Equity Project, administered by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, provides tribes, tribal health centers and other tribal serving community partners training, technical assistance and monetary awards to support local vaccination efforts and address vaccine hesitancy. As Native people, our traditions gift us many strengths, like taking care of each other. Today we... Read more »
As more and more young people are being diagnosed with and surviving cancer, mental-health has become a top, unmet need for Adolescent Young Adult (AYA) Survivors. In-Between explores bringing mind-body medicine and therapy together to connect young survivors with the whole-person care they need. Our first event is on Saturday, November 18th from 10 AM - 12... Read more »
November is Native American Heritage Month. Our GLIIHC staff and Board of Directors invite your family to join us for our annual Community Harvest Feast. • Meal pick-up will be located in the 2nd floor Community Room • Receive a harvest meal to-go including a main meal, traditional sides, pie, and apple cider • Traditional... Read more »
November 28 at 12:00-1:00 pm CT Connect with us on the second installment of the fall webinar series: Unraveling mRNA: Navigating the New ACIP Recommendations & Tackling Vaccine Misinformation. This webinar is an essential session for healthcare professionals, public health stakeholders, and anyone interested in understanding the science and policies surrounding mRNA vaccines and immunization practices.... Read more »
The event is free but registration is required. Note - there are two attendance options: in-person or virtually. Join us during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month to hear about emerging research and treatment in pancreas cancer as well as strategies to help patients cope with stress and foster healthy lifestyles. Hear from experts in the field... Read more »
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay recently started a free support group for kids ages 5-12 who have a loved one going through cancer. This is open to people in the area, regardless of where they receive their care. This occurs the first Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30 pm at HSHS St. Vincent... Read more »