The Community Roundtables Year 3 report: Bridging Cancer and Chronic Disease was developed to highlight successes and challenges of the third and final annual Community Roundtables. Roundtables brought cancer, chronic disease and community stakeholders together to integrate efforts and strengthen collaboration across three sites in May 2017. Participants were given the opportunity to develop a collaborative approach to address a specific risk factor for cancer and chronic disease over a three-year period. Learn more about our approach by
downloading the report.
The GW Cancer Center recently released a report on the Pacific Island Jurisdictions CCC Coalition Technical Assistance Workshop that was held in May 2017. The workshop was convened to provide a forum for open dialogue on topics of interest to PIJ programs, including a review of the unique characteristics of PIJ programs and communities; chronic disease prevention and control (colorectal cancer screening, HPV vaccination, cancer survivorship); access to quality cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services; understanding the needs of cancer survivors; and patient navigation. Check out the report today!
Planning to implement a communication campaign for lung cancer awareness month or the Great American Smokeout on November 16th? This free online training is the second of a two-part series on cancer control communication and is designed for participants who desire more in-depth training about the process of organizing a communication campaign. Interactive learning modules walk you through important concepts of collecting and using evidence in communication campaigns; developing campaign messages; using appropriate tactics and channels to reach intended audience; planning for campaign evaluation; and launching your campaign. In addition, Step 5 of Action for Policy, Systems, & Environmental (PSE) Change has resources on developing a communication plan around PSE change.
Upcoming Ask the Experts about Implementing a Patient Navigation Process that Meets the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer Standard
Register for an upcoming Ask the Experts session on Monday, December 4 from 3-4:15 PM ET featuring experts from the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, the Comprehensive Cancer Control Section at the Minnesota Department of Health, and the Comprehensive Cancer Control team at the GW Cancer Center who will be on hand to discuss the topic and respond to questions. We highly recommend reading Implementing the CoC Standard 3.1 - Patient Navigation Process: A Road Map for Comprehensive Cancer Control Professionals and Cancer Program Administrators in preparation for the session.
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