Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative

Building a Healthier Community Webinar Series for Community Health Workers: Cancer Survivorship
2021-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
If you promote health in the community, please join us on June 15th, 11am CST for a conversation about cancer survivorship with Jamie Cairo, DNP, Director of Cancer Program Development-WI Advocate Aurora Health.

National Summit Addressing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Anti-Racism in 21st Century STEMM Organizations
2021-06-29 08:00 - 2021-06-30 17:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Please join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) as we convene a 2-day national summit Addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 21st Century STEMM Organizations.
We look forward to your participation as we:

Discuss policies, strategies, and practices for confronting systemic racism
Identify ways to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM settings
Recognize the effect of systemic racism on the careers of individuals belonging to racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in the STEMM workforce

Keynote speakers and summit agenda will be displayed on our project website once available.
We hope you will be able to join us at this event . Please register today.

Review of Expanded USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations
2021-06-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
June 30 ǀ noon-1pm ET

Review of Expanded USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations

• Why Were the USPSTF Recommendations Expanded? Who is Now Eligible?

• What Do the New Criteria Mean for:

○ Disparities/health equity

○ Risk assessment

○ Uptake/adherence

○ Policy/reimbursement

• Overview of First Million Screens in ACR Lung Cancer Screening Registry

• Advocate Perspective

Speaker: Gerard Silvestri, MD, MS, FCCP

Panelists: Melinda Aldrich, PhD, MPH; Thomas Houston, MD, FAAFP; Ella Kazerooni, MD, MS, FACR; Yvette Garity, patient survivor

Register Here: https://pages.acr.org/NLCRT-LCS-Webinar-Series.html?_ga=2.97130396.263707171.1623865822-1963301031.1621878019

Pride 2021 - Surviving Cancer with Pride!
2021-06-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join the National LGBTQ Cancer Network as they share the findings from the largest-ever LGBTQIA+ cancer survivor survey. With over 2700 respondents, they have lots to share with their community. At this event, you’ll hear from survivors, the survey team, and community members.
Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_64o7WUpeTTauLd5JzyFNiw

WCC Monthly Webinar: Health Insurance Access and the Impact on Cancer Outcomes
2021-07-08 10:00 - 23:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Health Insurance Access and the Impact on Cancer Outcomes

July 8, 2021 | 10-11 am

Connecting Wisconsinites to quality health insurance coverage is a key part of increasing access to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship care necessary for cancer prevention and control.
In our July webinar, you’ll learn more about:

health insurance options in Wisconsin
new lower-cost coverage options made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act
how Covering Wisconsin and other enrollment assisters are working to provide free, local help to Wisconsinites in navigating these options
opportunities to partner with Covering Wisconsin
outreach and educational resources to help you take action

Presented by Courtney Harris, MSW, Outreach & Partner Development Manager, Covering Wisconsin
Register Here: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvdumrqjwvHNxQxJMXzRY-EfcKXVbobMNv

Taking Care of Self, While Taking Care of Others Webinar
2021-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 | WI
Register today for a webinar
Taking Care of Self, While Taking Care of Others
July 8th 1:00 p.m. ET
As a professional cancer caregiver, you are trained to take care of everyone else, but what about yourself? This past year and a half, caring for those with cancer has been exceptionally challenging while engaging with multiple pandemics. “Taking Care of Self, While Taking Care of Others” will encourage you to hit the pause button and make sure that you are giving care to yourself as well. Please give yourself the gift of an hour as this presentation will:

Validate the experiences that many cancer caregivers have navigated during the pandemic
Offer opportunities for self-reflection from pandemic experiences as a professional cancer caregiver
Offer resources for a self- revitalization plan to move forward as a professional cancer caregiver

Register for the session today by visiting bit.ly/CaregiverSupportWebinar or click on the button below:

Healthcare System Approaches to Achieve Equity in Cancer Pain Management
2021-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Healthcare System Approaches to Achieve Equity in Cancer Pain Management
WEBINAR:
Monday, July 12, 2021 (2:00‌ p.m. – 4:00‌ p.m. EDT)
In this webinar, three experts will explore systems-level solutions for providing cancer pain management to patients. Specifically, they will discuss an actionable framework for addressing disparities in cancer care, particularly the ways in which patient navigation and care coordination can be implemented. The webinar will conclude with a moderated panel discussion.

Register for the Webinar: https://cbiit.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=cbiit&service=6&rnd=0.34462654506278556&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcbiit.webex.com%2Fec3300%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b00000005bb2ab39992a50634f51fb3fb300cb6a52bbb2fced4cdc2c0e57b4f5a91de5830%26siteurl%3Dcbiit%26confViewID%3D195397560263778628%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAAXTZ8LI97sUTGBiTdBuaQ2KD8v76SVFsEJcoTMH8RIpww2%26

Colorectal Screening Before Age 50 Webinar
2021-07-13 12:15 - 13:00 | WI
Colorectal Screening Before Age 50
July 13 | 12:15-1p.m.
Recent research has documented a significant increase in the number of colorectal cancers diagnosed before age 50.
Lisa A. Boardman, M.D., will cover proposed updates to national guidelines for patients at average risk, review criteria for earlier screening for patients at higher risk and discuss different approaches to treatment based on early onset and how these cancers have been staged.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUucu-rrDkiG9UL39RYxCfEFgfkowQgK782
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Opportunities for Examination of Structural Racism and other Social Determinants of Health to Advance Health Equity through Implementation Science
2021-07-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Date: Monday, July 19, 2021
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM ET
Category: Priority Topic

Social determinants of health (SDoH) are the determinants that shape health inequalities. In implementation science there is an opportunity to build on this evidence by incorporating structural, community, and health system determinants in the development and testing of implementation strategies that may drive population health goals for achieving equitable implementation of evidence-based interventions. This discussion will highlight structural racism and other social determinants that may be reinforcing inequalities and opportunities for implementation scientists and practitioners to consider including these determinants of equity in our research and practice.
Register here: https://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/is/training-education/webinars/registration/91
Speakers:
Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan, DrPH, MPH
Oklahoma State University
Gilbert Gee, PhD
University of California, Los Angeles
Derek M. Griffith, PhD
Georgetown University
Moderator:
Rachel Shelton, ScD, MPH
Columbia University

Lessons Learned from a Lung Cancer Screening Program: Shared Decision Making, Smoking Cessation & Adherence
2021-07-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
July 28 ǀ Noon-1pm ET

Lessons Learned from a Lung Cancer Screening Program: Shared Decision Making, Smoking Cessation & Adherence

• Impact of COVID-19 on Lung Cancer Screening

• Conducting Quality SDM and Tobacco Cessation Counseling (CMS requirements, use of decision aids, etc.)

• How to Track and Increase Adherence to Follow-up Screening

Speaker: Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH

Panelist: Jo-Anne Shepard, MD

Trauma and COVID-19: Addressing Mental Health among Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations
2021-07-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Trauma and COVID-19: Addressing Mental Health among Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations
July 29, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m. ET
Part of the OMH observance of National Minority Mental Health Month, the webinar will help expand the conversation around the mental health impact of COVID-19 among minority populations. Speakers would discuss programs, resources, and best practices to help minorities access services and debunk mental health myths.
Learning Objectives include:

Discuss signs, symptoms, and impact of trauma
Share strategies to maintain mental wellness
Share mental health programs and resources targeting racial and ethnic minority populations
Highlight current federal efforts addressing racism and health inequities

BUILDING A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY: Webinar Series for Community Health Workers - "Improving Food Access through Pantries"
2021-08-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
If you promote health in the community, please join the discussion!
August 10, 2021|11amCST
Topic: Improving Food Access through Pantries
Building Community &Improving Health through Food Access
Presenter: Vincent Noth, Executive Director, Riverwest Food Pantry
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYldu-opz8iHNZxnV8owVB7PyOmv7Kmo3Mz

Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program
2021-08-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join Advocate Aurora Health’s 4 Week (weekly for 4 weeks) Smoking Cessation Program, Freshstart, sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
The primary goal of Freshstart is to help participants plan a successful quit attempt by teaching effective ways to overcome nicotine dependence. Freshstart is designed to help any tobacco user, including those who may be unsure about wanting to quit, and specifically addresses ambivalence about quitting. The information, activities and discussion topics help participants discover why they smoke and what motivates them to quit.

Freshstart is offered at no cost.
Anyone who wants to quit using tobacco can participate in Freshstart.
You will be required to attend all four sessions for program credit.

When:

Wednesday Aug 11, 2021: 5:30-6:30 PM
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021: 5:30-6:30 PM
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021: 5:30-6:30 PM
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021: 5:30-6:30 PM

Where:
The comfort of your own home!
Freshstart will be offered virtually via Zoom
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://bit.ly/AugFS2021
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

WCC Monthly Webinar: The Financial Toxicity of Cancer: Causes, Effects, and Potential Solutions
2021-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer: Causes, Effects, and Potential Solutions

August 12, 2021 | 10-11 am

Cancer is one of the most expensive medical conditions a person can experience. From the time of diagnosis through end of life, cancer can create severe financial distress for patients and their loved ones. This financial distress can take a toll on physical and psychological well-being, and it can negatively affect patient outcomes.
Learn more about what contributes to financial toxicity; how it impacts patients, survivors, and families; and how we might reverse this troubling phenomenon.
Register Here: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsfuipqDssE9PfiioJrwOw965ff2xPUPHM

Therapeutic Options to Prevent Severe COVID-19 in Immunocompromised People
2021-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Overview
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19 for certain patients. Monoclonal antibodies may be available through expanded access programs to treat COVID-19 for immunocompromised patients. However, the efficacy of use for immunocompromised patients is unclear.
During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss the FDA’s role in issuing EUAs for certain monoclonal antibodies, options for compassionate use, the process for ordering and distributing monoclonal antibodies, and current data on using monoclonal antibodies for both non-hospitalized and immunocompromised patients. Presenters will also cover preventing, diagnosing, and treating COVID-19 in immunocompromised patients, including the role of monoclonal antibodies, serologic testing, and potential third dose of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Presenters
Elliot Raizes, MD
Task Force Lead
Health Services and Worker Safety Task Force
COVID-19 Response
Centers for Disease Control​ and Prevention
John Farley, MD, MPH
Director, Office of Infectious Diseases
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Office of New Drugs
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Colin Shepard, MD
CDC Liaison to the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
Center for Preparedness and Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Rajesh Gandhi, MD
Director, HIV Clinical Services and Education, Massachusetts General Hospital
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Adi V. Gundlapalli, MD, PhD
Co-Lead, Serology and Correlates of Protection Tiger Team, COVID-19 Response
Chief Public Health Informatics Officer
Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Answering the Burning Questions: What Parents, Students and Educators Need to Know About Vaping and Tobacco Use
2021-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Join us for the next installment in our Campaign for the Culture conversation series. As we start a new school year, this live, virtual discussion will feature youth advocates and experts from a wide range of health and education organizations.
Topics will include:

what’s driving the current youth nicotine addiction crisis
how tobacco use affects brain development, mental health and performance
signs and risk factors for youth vaping and other tobacco use
how to talk to young people about vaping and other tobacco use
tobacco industry targeting of Black, LGBTQ and other communities
resources to fight back
and much more.

Featured Speakers

Meredith Berkman
Co-founder, Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes
Meredith Berkman is a co-founder of Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes, an advocacy and education organization created in 2018 by three moms as a grassroots response to the youth vaping epidemic. Run and powered by volunteers, PAVe has become the national parent voice fighting Big Tobacco’s predatory behavior towards kids. Working at the local, state, and federal levels, PAVe supports ending the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes and all menthol and other flavored tobacco products. PAVe’s free educational training, materials and resources, available in both Spanish and English, empower parents to educate others in their own communities about the dangers of youth tobacco use. Berkman, a mother of four, is a graduate of Brown University, and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. A former journalist, Berkman has written for publications including New York magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and the New York Post.

Andrew Brennen
Board Member-at-Large, National PTA
Andrew Brennen is a National Geographic Explorer and 2020 Education Fellow with National Geographic supporting youth led movements and organizations around the globe. As a junior in high school he co-founded the Kentucky Student Voice Team, which helps to amplify and elevate students as partners in improving Kentucky schools. Today, the Kentucky Student Voice Team consists of over 150 young people from across the Commonwealth and serves as a national model for how young people can hold educational institutions accountable. Andrew graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in political science and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Education Policy and Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

John Burns, J.D.
Managing Partner, The Burns Brothers
John Burns is the managing partner of The Burns Brothers which is an integrated culture driven multi-disciplinary marketing and communications agency. He is also is an attorney, branding expert, published author and television and media personality. John practiced law for almost 2 decades, providing counsel to clients in a wide variety of areas. He is also a staple in media, telecom and the publishing industries, working with brands and providing commentary on several media outlets including MSNBC, TV One, Bet and Sirius XM. John holds a position on the Washington, DC National Bar Association, is a professor at the Omega School of the Applied Arts and Sciences, has been profiled in Washington Life Magazine and Smart CEO and was honored by Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow Push Coalition as a Top Inspirational Leader.

Linda Mendonca
President, National Association of School Nurses (NASN)
Linda Mendonca has been a registered nurse for 40 years practicing school nursing for 25 years, overseas and in five states as a military spouse. With the practice of school nursing in the arena of public health; Linda pursued her master’s in advanced public health nursing and completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Transformative Systems Leadership from Rush University in Chicago. She is currently NASN President and has served on school nursing organization boards on the state and national level. Linda is an Assistant Professor currently teaching community/public health nursing at Rhode Island College School of Nursing and consults as a state school nurse consultant at the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Grace Plowman
Tobacco-Free Kids Ambassador
Grace Plowman is a passionate youth advocate and recent high school graduate from Shoreview, Minnesota. She first got involved in tobacco prevention and control her sophomore year in high school, working with the Association for Nonsmokers MN (ANSR) on a variety of issues. Throughout her advocacy journey, she has conducted media interviews, spoken at city council meetings, and met with multiple legislators garnering support to create the first tobacco and nicotine-free generation. In 2021, Grace testified in front of the Public Health committee of the Minnesota legislature to help secure more funding for youth tobacco prevention and the banning of flavors on a state level. Grace will be attending the University of Minnesota where she hopes to study Arabic and get her master’s in Public Policy.

Winston Price
Past President, National Medical Association (NMA)
Dr. Price earned his medical degree from the Weill Cornell Medical College and completed a residency in pediatrics at The New York Hospital-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is a board-certified pediatrician and served as the 105th President of the National Medical Association (NMA). He also serves as Chief Information & Technology Officer for the W. Montague COBB/NMA Health Institute and President & Chair of the National African American Drug Policy Coalition. He serves on the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health Council/Steering Committee as the NMA liaison. He holds faculty positions at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine as Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pathway Programs for the South GA Campus as well as Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Price also practices clinical medicine serving a SW population in Georgia with a focus on preventive care.

Elisha Rhodes
Interim Chief Executive Officer, YWCA
Elisha Rhodes serves as the operations, finance, strategic and people leader of YWCA USA and provides leadership to ensure key initiatives, culture transformation, program regulations, performance outcomes, and operations are managed appropriately. An active community member, dedicated to centering the needs of women and girls in underserved and unprotected communities, Elisha continues to lead critical efforts to amplify YWCA USA’s mission within the network and beyond. Devoted to supporting the advocacy and leadership of young women, Elisha serves as board treasurer for the Black Swan Academy, a non-profit organization in the District of Columbia that concentrates its efforts on empowering Black youth through Civic Leadership and Engagement.

Sebastian Suarez
Youth Activist
Sebastian Suarez (he/him/his) is a senior at New York University Stern School of Business, concentrating in management and sustainable business. He currently serves as a Research Consultant for Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health on the Beyond Demographics project. Sebastian is also a management consultant, having assisted non-profits and Fortune 500 companies navigate change and empower their workforces in a sustainable manner. Prior to these positions, he was a research assistant for the University of Pennsylvania School of Education and a college advisor for low-income students. With over 8 years of anti-tobacco advocacy experience, Sebastian wants to demonstrate how Big Tobacco continues to evolve its predatory marketing tactics to take advantage of marginalized populations. Outside of his academic and professional life, Sebastian is an avid reader and enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Amy Taylor
Chief of Community & Youth Engagement, Truth Initiative
Amy Taylor leads the community and youth engagement team at Truth Initiative and has more than two decades of experience in public health advocacy and education, with a background leading successful advocacy campaigns by engaging and mobilizing advocates and building coalitions. Prior to joining Truth Initiative, Amy spent more than a decade in leadership roles at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, most recently as the chief external affairs officer.

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Gregg Wieczorek
President, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
Gregg Wieczorek is an experienced school leader, having served as principal of Arrowhead Union High School in Hartland, WI for the past 27 years. In 2012, he was named the Wisconsin High School Principal of the Year by the organization. He has held leadership roles as a member of the board of directors of both NASSP and the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators, where he has devoted significant advocacy efforts to raise awareness about the teacher shortage crisis and the impact of student vaping.

How COVID Impacts Mental Health: Virtual Series 1 of 4
2021-08-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Event Date & Time: Monday, 8/23/2021 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Event Location: Hybrid
For questions, please contact PaHnia Thao, Project Coordinator: pahniathao6443@gmail.com
This session is brought to you by:
The Hmong Institute: http://thehmonginstitute.org/
Wisconsin Department of Health Services: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/

2021 Cancer & Mental Wellbeing Education Training Series: A Call to Action – Ending Cancer Inequities Using an Intersectional Framework - Session 1
2021-08-25 12:00 - 14:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
2021 Cancer & Mental Wellbeing Education Training Series: A Call to Action – Ending Cancer Inequities Using an Intersectional Framework
The series is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office of Smoking and Health and Division of Cancer Prevention and Control.
The multi-part series in August and September will:

Feature experts from the field, national partners and CDC’s Networking2Save – a consortium of national organizations to advance the prevention of commercial tobacco use and cancer in populations experiencing tobacco- and cancer-related health disparities.
Explore cancer disparities in populations with mental health and substance use challenges and identify strategies to support those individuals in cancer care.
Examine the risk factors of a cancer diagnosis on individuals with mental health and substance use challenges and identify ways to maximize resources to implement wellness services.
Share resources and strategies to assist organizations engage communities and build partnerships to increase access to cancer screening, treatment and survivorship services.

Session 1: Thursday, August 19, 1 – 3 p.m. ET
Sexual and Gender Minority Inclusion in Comprehensive Cancer Care Coffee Chat—Join Mandi Pratt-Chapman, PhD, George Washington University Cancer Center and Michelle Veras, MPH, National LGBT Cancer Network, for a coffee chat as they discuss the current landscape of sexual and gender disparities in cancer care and provide tools and resources for culturally competent cancer care.
Enhancing Cancer Care for Rural Communities — Increase your awareness of the geographic and rural disparities for cancer care and explore innovative solutions with Heather Brandt, PhD, Director, HPV Cancer Prevention Program, St. Jude’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Register Here

Session 2: Wednesday, August 25, 1 – 3:30 p.m. ET
Race to Comprehensive Cancer Care for All: Panel Discussion — Join a panel of experts as they discuss the ways mental health and cancer stigma affect racial and ethnic minorities across the nation.
Engaging and Supporting Low-income Communities: Cancer and Mental Health — Join Dwana Calhoun, National Network Director, SelfMade Health Network, to gain greater insight on the short and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on cancer screening and care affecting low-income populations.
Register Here

Role of the Primary Care Provider and Nurse Navigator in Lung Cancer Screening
2021-08-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Aug. 25 ǀ Noon-1pm ET

Role of the Primary Care Provider and Nurse Navigator in Lung Cancer Screening

• Lung Cancer Screening as a Vehicle to Save Lives and Advance Better Health for Eligible Individuals

• Assessing Eligibility for Screening

• Conducting Quality SDM and Tobacco Cessation Counseling in Brief Clinical Encounters: Best Practices

• Updated AAFP Recommendations

• Lung Cancer and the Primary Care Provider CME (LuCa)

Speaker: Michael Gieske, MD

Research Into Action: Analysis of Most Liked Vaping Instagram Posts for Youth Appealing Content
2021-08-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
CADCA along with its Geographic Health Equity Alliance is proud to present this installment of its Research Into Action webinar series on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 2 pm EST featuring Dr. Jordan Alpert discussing his recent article, “Vaping and Instagram: A Content Analysis of e-Cigarette Posts Using the Content Appealing to Youth (CAY) Index”, which was published in Substance Use & Misuse in 2021. Dr. Alpert will discuss his and his colleagues’ article’s findings regarding the characteristics of popular social media posts related to ENDS on Instagram. The article found that nearly all of the images were color photographs and 84% featured an ENDS device as the focal point. In addition, commonly used promotional tactics, such as humor, presence of vapor puffs, and flavors were rarely utilized. Dr. Alpert will discuss the implications their findings have for coalitions addressing media literacy skills to educate young adults about ENDS content viewed on social media.
Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DN6_XnnoSxWKcbAXEBgO-w

NCCN PHARMACY UPDATES: PALLIATIVE CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CANCER
2021-08-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Palliative care is an important part of the care of patients with cancer. Pharmacologic interventions for symptom management play an integral role in palliative care. Pharmacists can play a critical role in patient education, therapy recommendations, and therapy management in palliative care and should be familiar with appropriate pharmacologic interventions for symptom management.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This educational program is designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care professionals who manage patients with cancer.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Following this activity, participants should be able to:

Summarize the clinical benefits of early palliative care intervention
Choose appropriate therapy recommendations to treatment symptoms associated with cancer and cancer therapies
Apply best practices for recommending referral to other providers as appropriate

WCC Monthly Webinar: Share the Care: Cancer Issues in Wisconsin's Native Communities
2021-09-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Share the Care: Cancer Issues in Wisconsin’s Native Communities

September 9, 2021 | 10-11:30 am

Since 2003, Share the Care has helped to reduce the cancer burden among Wisconsin’s American Indian population by raising awareness, promoting cancer screening, and supporting survivors and caregivers.
Join our September webinar to deepen your understanding of the cancer issues affecting Wisconsin’s Native communities. Learn more about the pressing need to address cancer disparities in the American Indian community, efforts to increase cancer screening rates, and how you can get involved in Share the Care’s work.
Presented by Carol Cameron, Program Manager, Wisconsin Inter-Tribal Pink Shawl Initiative

2021 Wisconsin Health Insurance Enrollment Conference
2021-09-13 - 2021-09-15 | Webinar/Web Conference
Wisconsin Enrollment Virtual Conference Series

What will the conference look like?

Live-streaming webcasts
The conference will have a series of live-streaming webcasts on topics such as:

State Policy Leadership Panel: Landscape for the Coming Year

American Rescue Plan

Medicaid

Advanced Assister Topics

QHP Panel

Special policy considerations: Indigenous members & Immigrant communities

Tips and Tricks for Healthcare.gov

Medicare: What Enrollment Assisters Need to Know

Outreach

Building Partnerships

Updates for Plan Year 2022

Continuing Education and Prelicensing credits

Agents/brokers, CACs, and Navigators can fulfill complete credit requirements from the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI). Those seeking prelicensing certification will also attend a pre-conference series the week of September 13-15, 9am-12pm.

Meanwhile, please check out the session’s from the 2020 Enrollment Conference by watching the full conference on the Covering Wisconsin Youtube channel.

Register here: https://charge.wisc.edu/cwi/register.aspx u

Learn the Importance of Inclusive Research
2021-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
You are cordially invited to participate in a FREE professional development webinar series which aims to provide Community Health Workers information and resources on a variety of topics. Please join us on Tuesday, September 14th at 11am to Learn the Importance of Inclusive Research. This session will begin with a 20 minute presentation that highlights the Influence of Stigmas & Trauma in the Health Care Setting followed by an engaging panel discussion on Improving Diversity in Clinical Research & Clinical Trials.
Learning the Importance of Inclusive Research
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please click here to register today!

3rd Annual Cancer Disparities Virtual Symposium: Challenges in Cancer Care for Sexual & Gender Minorities
2021-09-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
3rd Annual 3rd Annual Cancer Disparities Brochure Cancer Disparities Virtual Symposium: Challenges in Cancer Care for Sexual & Gender Minorities
**No charge for conference, but registration is required**
WHEN: Saturday, September 18, 2021
WHERE: Hosted by Pheedloop digital platform
PLEASE REGISTER HERE
MD & ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS REGISTRATION:
Our registration has changed slightly. For all participants with an @mcw.edu email address, please select the MCW Login option. If you have any problems registering for the event, please email danbullock@mcw.edu, and I can manually enroll you in the program.
We look forward to seeing you there (virtually)!

2021 State of Cancer Survivorship – Survey Results Web Briefing
2021-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
NCCS worked with Edge Research to conduct our third nationwide survey of cancer survivors to better understand the cancer survivor journey from a range of perspectives.
The 2021 survey features new data about the experiences of survivors with metastatic cancer, health equity in cancer care, and how survivors coped with the COVID-19 pandemic. NCCS CEO Shelley Fuld Nasso and Edge Research Principal Pam Loeb will present the survey findings.
Together, we can leverage this data to ensure cancer survivors live well during and after cancer treatment.

Transportation Needs among Patients with Cancer: A Webinar
2021-09-21 12:30 - 14:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
On September 21, 2021, the National Cancer Policy Forum will host a webinar to discuss transportation needs among patients with cancer. Webinar participants will discuss topics such as transportation-related barriers to accessing care and how that affects patients with cancer, exemplar programs, and potential policy opportunities to address transportation needs across the cancer care continuum.
This webinar is the third in a series focusing on some of the social determinants of health and their impact on cancer care and patient outcomes. The webinar series is intended to inform an upcoming National Cancer Policy Forum workshop, Promoting Health Equity in Cancer Care, to be held on October 25-26, 2021.
For more information, please visit our website.

Accessing Healthcare: Tangible Ways to Overcome Barriers
2021-09-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
While cancer treatments have continued to improve in recent decades and cancer-related deaths have decreased, not all patients have benefited from those successes. Many patients experience barriers to treatment and greater cancer care burdens because of where they live, their income, race, ethnicity, education, or gender identity.
Please join us as Drs. Ward and LoConte discuss some of the barriers and potential solutions to equal access to healthcare for all blood cancer patients. Learn about the ways you can overcome barriers and what you can do to help create equal access for all in their communities. Participants will also learn about the resources provided by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Health Care System-level Approaches for Improved Quit Rates
2021-09-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Presented by California Rural Indian Health Board
September 22, 2021
9 – 10 a.m. PDT
Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-igpzMiGNX6JwIOBlcQibyfP452CyRp
Presenter:
Kris Rhodes, MPH
Anishinaabe, Bad River and Fond du Lac
Overview:
Ending nicotine addiction is hard but there are ways to make it easier on the person and on the health care team. Systematic integration of evidence-based cessation services improves quit rates in tribal and urban communities. Proven strategies (5A’s, team roles, EHR, medications, counseling options, staff education) and implementation and education tools will be shared to easily embed cessation support services throughout the entire health system.
Target Audience:
Physicians, nurses, health educators, administrators, and support staff working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities.
Speaker Info:
Kris Rhodes, MPH (Anishinaabe, Bad River and Fond du Lac) is a public health leader with decades of strategic and collaborative experience working to elevate the health of Indigenous people with a focus on community-centered tobacco and cancer policy, systems, research, and evaluation. She is skilled in building successful initiatives that are sustainable and culturally grounded initiatives. Kris’ consulting firm, Asemaake (Anishinaabe word for tobacco offering), offers her skills, expertise, and networks on a variety of Indigenous public health issues. Email her at: kris@asemaake.com

Sex after a Cancer Diagnosis: What Patients Really Need to Know
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar/Web Conference
Sex after a Cancer Diagnosis: What Patients Really Need to Know

Wednesday, September 22 – 12p-1p CT
About the Webinar:
A presentation on the many sexual changes that occur after a cancer diagnosis and how to assist patients gather resources they need to help them through the process. Learn about physical and mental changes, techniques to reconnect to the body, and physiological and medical options to support patients. Along with methods to help patients communicate to their partners about role changes and rescripting what sex looks like now.
Learning Objectives

Define sexual changes that occur after cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Identify resources for patients to address sexual changes.
Apply questions to gather information on patients’ sexual needs.

1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hours awarded by Iowa Western Community College, Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #6About the Speaker:

Brier Jirka, LIMHP, CPC, CST is a certified sex therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). She believes in a multidisciplinary approach to treatment and works closely with other clinical providers who specialize in sexual issues. Brier also has specialized training in life transitions such as menopause, cancer and many other medical diagnoses that effect an individual’s or couple’s sexual self/selves. She has presented at many events on the topic of sexuality and sexual health, as well as providing training for staff to help them implement programs on how to talk to patients/clients about sex more openly & positively.
