July 2017  |  Vol 4  |  Issue 10
Welcome to the Cancer Control TAP (Technical Assistance Periodical). Any questions? Drop us an email at [email protected].
NEWS FROM THE GW CANCER CENTERGW-News
Did you miss our recent Ask the Expert session on Promoting Physical Activity for Cancer Survivors: LIVESTRONG at the YMCA? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Learn more about LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, an evidence-based program that helps cancer survivors reclaim their health and wellbeing following a cancer diagnosis. You can download the summary notes or presentation slides from this engaging presentation.

Save the Date: Upcoming Workshop and Meeting at CDC National Cancer Conference
The Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership (CCCNP) is sponsoring a workshop for CDC-funded National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) directors and their coalition leaders as part of the CDC Cancer Conference on August 18 from 8am to 3pm. Learn more about this exciting workshop including how to register. In addition to the August 18 workshop, CCCNP will host a meeting of CCC coalition leadership on August 16 from 2pm-4pm to share challenges and solutions and talk with the National Partnership about technical assistance needs. We hope to see you there!

The National Cancer Institute is inviting participants to take a brief survey on the Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. web portal. Responses are anonymous, and your feedback will help guide improvements to the portal. Take the survey and spread the word to your colleagues and networks!
Cancer-Control-SpotlightCANCER CONTROL SPOTLIGHT
Ohio Partners for Cancer Control
The Ohio Partners for Cancer Control (OPCC) have put together a five-year state cancer plan that provides guidance to health professionals working to reduce the cancer burden in Ohio. The strategic plan focuses on creating awareness and educating professionals about clinical trials, distress screening and survivorship care plan barriers and improvements. OPCC created and hosted the first ever Patient-Centered Service educational webinar in January that was so successful, it led to a second one in April. Learn more about OPCC and the amazing strides they're making in the health of Ohioans at OhioCancerPartners.org!
Training-EventsTRAINING & EVENTS
7/18:  Webinar - Tools of the Trade: Multi-Component Interventions to Increase Cancer Screening -  Register

7/18: Event - Beyond the ACA: Health Policy and Sustainable Health Spending -  Register

7/19: Deadline for applications to attend Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership's 80% by 2018 Forum -  Apply

7/19-7/20: Event/Webinar - Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Meeting - Register

7/27: Webinar - Links of Care Update from the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable -  Register

8/14-8/16: Event - CDC National Cancer Conference -  Register
ResourcesRESOURCES

Resource: You've Got the Power to Prevent Cancer - Back to School HPV Prevention Campaign (just in time for National Immunization Awareness Month in August!)

What-ReadingWHAT WE'RE READING

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Tobacco Use Among Middle and High School Students
Funding-OppsFUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
American Heart Association and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation:  Voices for Healthy Kids (Due 7/21)

Office of Minority Health: Empowered Communities for a Healthier Nation Initiative (Due 8/1)

Department of Defense: Prostate Cancer Health Disparity Research Award (Due 9/28)


Robert Wood Johnson Foundation:    Policies for Action: Policy and Law Research to Build a Culture of Health  (Accepted on a rolling basis)