WEBINAR Telehealth Models of Cancer Care Delivery Tuesday, April 26, 2022 (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT) In this webinar, experts will discuss current and emerging trends in cancer-focused telehealth models of care delivery across different cancer populations and care settings. This webinar is part of the 2022 DCCPS webinar series, Telehealth and Cancer: Studying... Read more »
We are proud to unveil Outlast Tobacco, our new LGBTQ+ cessation Quitline portal designed to provide community-specific motivation and encouragement to LGBTQ+ people who use tobacco products. During our 1 hour webinar, you’ll hear the research that inspired this resource, the specific framing that inspired the design of the portal, and how organizations and individuals... Read more »
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RqK8qpz3RkuBOSG-l5W5NQ Intended Audience: This conference is intended for health care staff who administer vaccines or facilitate the administration of immunizations: Nurses, medical assistants, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, public health staff, and school nurses.
The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan's National Native Network with Indian Health Service Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar. Title: Cancer Survivorship Care Presented To National Native Network Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Time 3 - 4 p.m. EDT Presenter: Beth Sieloff, MPH, RYT-200 Health Educator, Cancer Prevention and Control Specialist Inter-Tribal Council of... Read more »
Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? 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... Read more »
Even though sex, gender, and sexual identity are essential elements of our identities, there are no standardized measures that could assess these components and their intersectionality. The lack of standardized measures presents a number of barriers, among them, is the difficulty to address disparities in health outcomes by sex, gender, and sexual identity. The George... Read more »
This interactive meeting will highlight the American Heart Association's Tobacco-Free Schools Toolkit and the American Lung Association's signature programs INDEPTH, alternative to suspension program, and Not On Tobacco (N-O-T), youth cessation program. Additionally, some current Wisconsin INDEPTH and N-O-T facilitators will be sharing their experiences with the programs at their schools.
The workshop will cover three main educational areas about cancer: Cancer Basics, Cancer Prevention and Cancer Screening. During these sessions, participants will learn the most common types of cancer, symptoms, stages, common medical words, how to prepare yourself and your family or loved ones when receiving a cancer diagnosis and what to ask to a... Read more »
We greet you with open arms and a warm heart. The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) is excited to host the virtual cancer support circle. This group is open to Native survivors, caregivers, and relatives who have been affected by cancer. In this group, we will get to know one another and discuss our experiences... Read more »
Please join our virtual training, provided by Dr. Alyssa Kaying Vang, a clinical psychologist. With over twenty years of clinical experience, Dr. Vang is considered a pioneer in the field of Hmong mental health. In this 4-part series training, Dr., Vang will share her skills and knowledge for providing culturally-responsive mental health services to Hmong... Read more »
Ascension Columbia St. Mary Mammography coach will be visiting the fair, please call us at 414-212-8087 to schedule your annual screening mammogram. No insurance? Call us to see if you will be eligible for programs to help pay for your screening. There will also be Free: Health Screening, COVID Vaccine & Testing, Community Resources. Please... Read more »
Learning How to Document, Update and Understand Your Family Health History Saturday, April 30, 1-3 p.m. Join us for a discussion about your family health history and how it could put you at higher risk of getting a serious disease like cancer, heart disease or diabetes. Tiffiney G. Carter, MS, CGC, a certified genetic counselor... Read more »
Upcoming Training: Immigrant Eligibility for Health Insurance Programs Join Covering Wisconsin for a webinar and Q&A. Topic: Immigrant Eligibility for Health Insurance Programs When: May 4, 2022 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM This training will review the eligibility for people with varying immigrant statuses for Medicaid (BadgerCare Plus) and Healthcare.gov, including future Ukrainian arrivals. The... Read more »
Featuring Dr. Lyle Ignace M.D., M.P.H., President and CEO of the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. This lecture will discuss the overall health disparities that exist in the Wisconsin Native American community, and the challenges that an ongoing pandemic has magnified.
The purpose of the 10th Annual Great Lakes Palliative Care Conference is to bring together educators and leaders in palliative care from the Medical College of Wisconsin and the national community to explore challenging topics in palliative care and to advance the practice of hospice and palliative medicine. Target Audience Physicians Psychologists Allied Health Professionals... Read more »
EVENT DETAILS Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LsWIvaZTRxemch3PFSRKHw This one-hour session will emphasize mental health as an important part of overall wellness. By having an open conversation about mental health, we hope to remove the stigma and encourage important action. This session will cover: • Mental health as an important part of whole health • Ways in which mental... Read more »
This is the first webinar in a series of three webinars for National Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs and Coalitions designed to highlight how policy can be used to advance cancer-related goals and objectives and increase health equity. During this webinar, presenters will discuss the policy opportunities available through the next CDC 5-year Cooperative Agreement (DP22-2202),... Read more »
Survivorship Series: Part 1 Life following diagnosis and treatment, whatever the outcome, can feel uneasy and challenging. For some, it is a time to re-examine, reaffirm, or to change. Join Dr. Brian Leitzke, a clinical health psychologist from UW Health, as he discusses these challenges of image, identity, and purpose. Coming Soon: Nutrition: Food As... Read more »
Free Webinar: Increasing Cervical Screening May 11 | 12 - 1 p.m. Debbie Saslow, PhD Managing Director, HPV & GYN Cancers, American Cancer Society Screening tests can catch cervical cancer early when it is easier to treat, or find problems that can be removed preventing cancer entirely. Unfortunately many patients delayed routine care due to... Read more »
Tobacco-free facility policies can improve the health outcomes of individuals with mental health and substance use (MH/SU) challenges, yet many MH/SU treatment organizations face challenges around initiation and implementation. Join the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control on Wednesday, May 11, 2-3 p.m. ET for a webinar designed to support organizations on... Read more »
We greet you with open arms and a warm heart. The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) is excited to host the virtual cancer support circle. This group is open to Native survivors, caregivers, and relatives who have been affected by cancer. In this group, we will get to know one another and discuss our experiences... Read more »
Join us for a free event promoting women's health & wellness! Sponsored by Sisters Network of Southeast Wisconsin. About this event Sisters Network Southeast Wisconsin is an African American breast cancer support group serving women in the Wisconsin counties of Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee and the Northeastern Illinois areas. SHE Day 2022 / Sisters Health Empowerment... Read more »
No Menthol Sunday is The Center for Black Health & Equity’s annual faith-based observance day. It is an opportunity to engage faith communities in tough conversations about how menthol and tobacco addiction have robbed us of community health for generations. The tobacco industry has stripped our community's finances, engaged in targeted unethical marketing, and attempted to dupe... Read more »
Save the Date for the National Tribal Tobacco Conference May 16-17, 2022 Minneapolis, MN Join us at the National Tribal Tobacco Conference on May 16-17, 2022 at the University of Minnesota. We are excited to bring this event back since its last appearance in Portland, OR in 2005. This conference will address the traditional uses... Read more »
Step up to the plate and vax like a champion at the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable 2022 National Meeting. Make plans to attend on Wednesday, Sept 28, and Thursday, Sept 29. The 2-day event will feature an all-star lineup of inspiring speakers to help your team improve HPV vaccination. Join us virtually from anywhere in... Read more »
As we approach the 17th year since the Institute of Medicine released their landmark report, “From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor: Lost in Transition”, oncology programs continue to encounter challenges in implementing survivorship care in a way which provides meaning and long-term value to cancer survivors and their families. Updates to the American College of... Read more »
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The LGBTQ+ community faces unique barriers when accessing the health care system. Both preventive care and treatment are affected, which can result in disparities in cancer risk and access to early detection services and therapies. Join the Prevent Cancer Foundation® as we bring together patient advocacy organizations and the LGBTQ+ community and health experts to address... Read more »
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Cancer Accreditation Programs: Continually Advancing Quality Cancer Care conference is designed to enhance cancer program operations by examining requirements and compliance strategies for the Commission on Cancer (CoC) Optimal Resources for Cancer Care (2020 Standards) and the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) Optimal Resources for Rectal Cancer Care, along with... Read more »
The 2022 Conference Planning Committee is pleased to open early registration for the 2022 Annual Public Health Conference, Reground, Rebuild & Reunite: We are Public Health being held May 24-26, 2022. Join us in-person at the Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI or virtually! WPHA-WALHDAB Annual Public Health Conference May 24-26, 2022 – Wisconsin Dells,... Read more »
Cancer and Careers' 12th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer will be held virtually on Friday, June 24, 2022! This free, daylong event, which explores the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment is open to patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, employers/HR and anyone else touched by cancer. We know that not everyone has... Read more »
About this event What is cancer? What is oncology? What is the oncologist's role in cancer care/treatment? What should you know about cervical canver? How important is cervical cancer screening? What is the HPV test? Why is the HPV vaccine important? When should you begin breast cancer screenings? What are breast cancer risk factors? How... Read more »
We greet you with open arms and a warm heart. The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) is excited to host the virtual cancer support circle. This group is open to Native survivors, caregivers, and relatives who have been affected by cancer. In this group, we will get to know one another and discuss our experiences... Read more »
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BDahXuDhSwiShhnVzBP6yw 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... Read more »
