Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative

Gilda's Club Madison Coping with Cancer 5 week Virtual Series
2024-10-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-24 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Gilda’s Club Madison Coping with Cancer 5 week Virtual Series
Tuesdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 10:30 am – 12 pm

Join Gilda’s Club Madison to learn practical tools to manage the challenge of life with cancer and cope even in the darkest days. This 5-week curriculum includes:

Steadying yourself in the face of common cancer concerns

Making complicated decisions under stress

Managing powerful emotions without being overwhelmed

Navigating relationships with love ones, colleagues and health care professionals

Finding ways to live meaningfully with cancer

| Gilda's Club Madison (gildasclubmadison.org)

ACS & Kohl's Healthy Families: Southeast Wisconsin Food Security Forum
2024-10-15 10:00 - 15:00
In this event on October 15th, learn more about:

How food security impacts specific populations in SE Wisconsin.
What local organizations in Southeastern Wisconsin are doing to improve food access
Ways you can get involved and help take action to improve food security

Share your story! A videographer will be onsite capturing testimonials and experiences related to food insecurity and the fight against it in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Please bring nonperishable food items to be donated to UW-Parkside Sharing Shelves and the Sharing Center.

Date: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Registration: 9:30am – 10:00am
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: UW – Parkside Student Center – Alumni Room
900 Wood Rd. Kenosha, WI 53141
Lunch provided

Click HERE to register. Registration closes on October 4th.
For more information or assistance, please contact Kim Abell at kimberly.abell@cancer.org.

Vaccination clinics in Madison, Wisconsin
2024-10-14 16:00 - 19:00
Vaccination clinics in Madison, Wisconsin
October 7 12-4 pm Mendota Elementary 4002 School Rd Madison, WI
October 14 4-7 Pm Leopold Elementary 2602 Post Rd Madison, WI
October 19 10 am- 2 pm Holtzman Learning Center 333 Holtzman Rd Madison, WI
October 21 8 am- 12 pm Holtzman Learning Center 333 Holtzman Rd Madison, WI
Schedule and appointment and learn more: www.publichealthmdc.com/schoolclinics

Gilda's Club Madison Cancer Transitions Workshop
2024-10-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-09-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-09-20 12:00 - 13:30
Gilda’s Club Madison Cancer Transitions
4 Weeks on Fridays @ 12- 1:30 pm CT via Zoom Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 11

Cancer Transitions® is a free, four-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care.

Session 1: Get Back to Wellness: Take Control of Your Survivorship
Session 2: Emotional Health
Session 3: Eating Well and Staying Active
Session 4: Medical Management Beyond Cancer: What You Need to Know

Please plan to attend all four sessions.
Questions? Email Kirsten Norslien at Kirsten@gildasclubmadison.org
| Gilda's Club Madison (gildasclubmadison.org)

What About Kids? Symposium
2024-10-10 - 2024-10-12
What About Kids? Symposium October 10-12, 2024 Louisville, KY

The What About Kids Research & Advocacy Symposium is for healthcare professionals, legislators, and people who were personally touched by childhood cancer. The goal of the symposium is to present and share the latest research findings, identify new legislative opportunities to expand research funding, and facilitate communication and connection. Continuing education credits available.
“What About Kids?®” Symposium (regfox.com)

Gilda's Club Madison - Breast Cancer & Gastrointestinal Side Effects
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:00
This program was created for people diagnosed with breast cancer. The materials educate patients and their caregivers on the potential GI side effects of breast cancer treatment, symptom management, and specific ways to navigate the emotional impact of this disease.
Featured speaker:

Dr. Malinda West, UW Health

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: ON ZOOM
For more details and registration, call Program at 608-828-8880. Go to: www.GildasClubMadison.org/Calendar
BC GI Program Flyer

ACS and Kohl's Healthy Families: Breast Density and Screening for High-Risk Breast Cancer Patients
2024-10-09 12:00 - 13:15
Join Kohl’s Healthy Families and the American Cancer Society on October 9, 2024, 12:00 – 1:15pm CST for a free webinar entitled “Breast Density and Screening for High-Risk Breast Cancer Patients”. This webinar’s objectives include:

Screening recommendations for high-risk breast cancer patients
How do you know if you are high risk?
Different types of screening that are available for people with dense breasts – MRI vs. ultrasounds.
What are local organizations doing to promote breast cancer screenings, support breast cancer patients, and policy work to help cover follow-up screenings.

This webinar features the following presenters:

Dr. Eleanor M. Walker – Henry Ford Health
Sara Sahli – American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Cecelia Gore – Brewers Community Foundation
Tobi Cawthra – Community & Cancer Science Network

Register here in advance.
For more information, please contact Alysha Rendflesh at Alysha.Rendflesh@cancer.org.
Breast Density High Risk Screening Webinar 10.09.24

ACS Leadership in Oncology Navigation (ACS LION) - Oncofertility Navigation: Ensuring Future Possibilities for Cancer Patients
2024-10-07 12:00 - 13:00
Oncofertility ACS LION Webinar Flyer 10.7.24 3
This webinar on October 7th at 12PM CST is designed for oncology patient navigators, healthcare providers, and oncology care teams who are involved in supporting cancer patients through their treatment journey.
Register here: https://www.windrosemedia.com/livewebcast/version9/WebcastPortal/login.php?rpath=/clients/acs/acslion (Login required)

2024 HPV Vaccination Roundtable Public National Meeting
2024-10-07 08:00 - 2024-10-11 17:00
2024 HPV Vaccination Roundtable Public National Meeting
October 7th – 11th, 2024 | 11-12:30 PM CST

Join the ACS HPV Vaccination Roundtable as they host their 2024 National Meeting virtually from Monday, October 7th to Friday, October 11th. They will meet daily 11-12:30 PM CST. Throughout the week they will be celebrating the accomplishments of the ACS HPVRT over the last 10 years. All are welcome to join.

Registration: https://hpvroundtable.org/national-meetings/2024-national-meeting/

Wisconsin Pink Shawl Initiative's Annual Fall Wellness Screening
2024-10-05 08:00 - 12:30
Join the Wisconsin Pink Shawl Initiative for their annual fall wellness screening event on Saturday, October 5th from 8AM-12:30PM. This event is open to all – and this year, free flu shots and hearing screenings have been added, in addition to the clinical breast exams. You must call to register for a mammogram appointment at 414-326-1800 – Option 5.

Wisconsin Policy Forum - Forum Friday: Considering Medicaid Expansion in Wisconsin
2024-10-04 12:30 - 13:30
On Friday, Oct. 4, join the Wisconsin Policy Form for their popular virtual event series, Forum Friday! As they look ahead to the state’s 2025 budget cycle, this installment will revisit a critical debate in Wisconsin: whether to expand Medicaid health coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act.
This seminar will examine Wisconsin’s unique approach to Medicaid eligibility, the policies adopted by other states, and the implications of maintaining the status quo or expanding the program. The guests will share about their views on Wisconsin’s options for Medicaid moving forward. Their guests include: Kirsten Johnson (Secretary – Wisconsin Department of Health Services), Alex Ignatowski (Director of State Budget and Government Reform – Institute for Reforming Government), and Mark Grapentine (Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer – Wisconsin Medical Society).
Registration is free, but required for this event – register here.

Gilda's Club Madison - Cancer Transitions Workshop
2024-10-04 12:00 - 13:30

Triage Health: Medicare 101
2024-09-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Triage Health: Medicare 101 | Webinar Registration
Learn about the different “Parts” of Medicare, supplemental plans, decisions to make during open enrollment, and how it works with other insurance. We’ll close with a hands-on workshop to compare Medicare plans using Triage Cancer’s Medicare Options Comparison Worksheet.
September 26, 2024
9:30am PT / 11:30am CT /12:30pm ET
Duration: 120 minutes
Course Level: Beginner

2024 Wisconsin Cancer Summit
2024-09-25 08:00 - 2024-09-26 17:00
About the 2024 Wisconsin Cancer Summit

September 25 & 26 | Milwaukee Marriott West | Waukesha, WI

This year’s theme is Building Connections. Let’s build connections that will foster new ideas and create new partnerships. This is an opportunity to share stories, learn something new, and network with partners across the state!
The Wisconsin Cancer Summit is free and open to the public. You don’t have to be a member to attend, but we would love to have you join us! Joining is free. Learn more about becoming a Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative member today.

Register Now!

ACS NRTCC Patient Series - Talking to Your Children About the HPV Vaccine
2024-09-18 18:00 - 19:00
Talking to Your Children About the HPV Vaccine – hosted by the American Cancer Society and National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer
On September 18th at 6 pm, this session will help parents learn how to have open and effective conversations with their children about the HPV vaccine.
Register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4QS-PpTPTH2Dd_yinqkztA#/registration

American Indian Cancer Foundation - Support, Honor, Act: Indigenous Pink Month
2024-09-18 12:30 - 13:30
Join this impactful webinar as the American Indian Cancer Foundation gears up for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This event is culturally tailored for health care professionals, community leaders, and advocates working in Tribal and Urban Indian Clinics, as well as anyone committed to raising breast cancer awareness within Indigenous communities. Learn about effective strategies from various Tribal and Urban Indian Clinics to boost breast cancer screenings and strengthen Indigenous Pink awareness.
Register at: https://ow.ly/qy5A50T53bS

ACS - Benefits of Palliative Care for Patients and Caregivers Webinar
2024-09-16 12:00 - 13:00
The American Cancer Society & Kohl’s Healthy Families invite you to attend a free webinar on September 16th from 12:00 – 1:00PM CST to learn about the Benefits of Palliative Care for Patients and Caregivers featuring guest speaker, Dr. Toby Campbell, MD, MS Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care Professor (CHS) from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
During this webinar you will learn more about:

What is palliative care?
How does it fit into the care team?
What are the benefits to palliative care for patients and caregivers?
How to find out if it accessible? Affordable?
How is palliative care different than hospice care?

Click HERE to register for this a free webinar.
For more information, please contact Alysha Rendflesh at Alysha.Rendflesh@cancer.org

ACS NNRT - Enhancing Colorectal Cancer Screening Through Effective Patient Navigation: Integrating CPSTF Recommendations for Economic Impact
2024-09-11 12:00 - 13:30
ACS NNRT will facilitate a webinar with national thought leaders from the Professional Oncology Navigation Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Community Guide Program and Division of Cancer Prevention and Control.
Speakers will discuss The Community Guide:
• How to explore CPSTF findings
• Effectiveness in Increasing Screening Rates
• Cost-Effectiveness and Return on Investment
• Comprehensive Support and Culturally Appropriate Services
• Learning from others to apply in improve your program
The webinar will also address ACS NNRT Sustainability for Patient Navigation as well as ways that Comprehensive Cancer Control coalitions might promote patient navigation centered screening strategies through their collaborative efforts across the country.
Register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qRsmUQn3RsuGleeJFjYxkg#/registration

UW-Madison Department of Medicine Grand Rounds - Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Current State, Best Practices, and Reducing Risk
2024-09-06 08:00 - 09:00
Grand Rounds | Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin–Madison: Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Current State, Best Practices, and Reducing Risk – September 6th 2024 8-9 am.
The Zoom link on the above website will show up as live on the morning of the event. Those seeking continuing medical education credit should sign in using UW-Madison’s ICEP website (Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership). If you have any questions about that, please contact- kvaughan@medicine.wisc.edu.

Maximizing Employee Benefits
2024-08-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar/Web Conference
Maximizing Employee Benefits | Webinar Registration
This webinar will present tips for how to maximize benefits that may be offered by employers, including how to pick a health insurance plan if you are given options, accessing other types of insurance (e.g., life or disability), tax saving strategies, planning for retirement, and more. This webinar will also discuss benefits people are less familiar with, such as employee assistance and wellness programs.
August 27, 2024
11am PT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET
Duration: 90 minutes
Course Level: Beginner

American Cancer Society National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer National Meeting Public Session
2024-08-22 10:00 - 16:00
American Cancer Society National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer National Meeting Public Session
Thursday, August 22nd from 10 am to 4 pm CST under the theme of “Force of the Future”. This virtual gathering is an opportunity to harness the power of innovation, collaboration, and dedication in our quest to improve outcomes and save lives.
All are welcome to join.
2024 ACS NRTCC Annual National Meeting – NRTCC (cervicalroundtable.org)

Health Equity Across the Cancer Care Continuum Virtual Forum Series
2024-08-21 16:00 - 17:00
Join experts in the field of oncology for a free, one-hour, virtual learning session
focusing on health equity in the prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and
survivorship of cancer.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkcuiqqjoqE9JJXNmeyyyBJrFd1chp1lg5
August 21, 2024 4pm-5pm ET
November 20, 2024 4pm-5pm ET
2023 HE Virtual Forum Full Series Invite – Comp Cancer invite

Back2School Program - School Supply and Vaccination Clinic
2024-08-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-07 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-06 13:00 - 18:00
Back2School Program- La Crosse
Anyone needing help with receiving some free school supplies are welcome to participate in the Back2School Program. Immunizations for all school aged children without insurance or with BadgerCare will be available at no charge during each of the fairs.
La Crosse Center August 6: 1pm – 6pm
La Crosse Center- August 7: 8 am- 12 pm
Mathy BGC- August 20: 5 pm-7 pm- 811 8th Street South, La Crosse

2024 Back2School Flyer
