February 2019 │ Vol 10 │ Issue 2
A team from the GW Cancer Center has been approved for a $300,000 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The funds will support dissemination of patient-driven standards for quality cancer survivorship care. The project, Disseminating Patient-Driven Standards for Quality Cancer Survivorship Care" will focus on disseminating and facilitating implementation of the Survivorship Care Quality Index into practice among oncology and primary care providers across the United States. Read more.
February is American Heart Month, a great time to learn about the cardiovascular needs of cancer survivors. Did you know that module 4 of our Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series for Primary Care Providers covers this important topic? Enroll today to learn more.
We've recently posted several segments from our TEAM Training on our Youtube channel. This month's featured segment highlights Cheri Wilson, an expert on diversity and inclusion and her expertise on how organizations can mitigate implicit bias. Watch the clip.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2/27 Webinar: Healthcare and Community Education Partnership to Enhance Reach and Increase Behavior Change Learn more and register

2/27 Webinar: Harm Reduction Programs in Rural Settings Learn more and register

2/28 Deadline: Population Health Training in Place Program Learn more and apply

2/28 Webinar: Amplifying the Patient Voice - Policy Solutions for Improving Patient-Reported Measures in Oncology Value-Based Payment Programs Learn more and register

3/6 Webinar: Balancing Work and Cancer - Disclosure, Privacy and Online Brand Learn more and register
RESOURCES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Fact Sheets on Menthol and Flavored Tobacco Products These fact sheets on flavored tobacco and menthol products fr om the Truth Initiative show current rates of use among youth and young adults as well as strategies for reducing smoking rates among these populations.

 Rural Community Health Toolkit This toolkit from the Rural Health Information Hub provides rural communities with the information, resources and materials they need to develop a community health program in a rural community.

All of Us Research Program Resources These social media messages, fact sheets, brochures and videos provide information about the All of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health.

Cancer Survivorship E-Learning Series for Primary Care Providers With colorectal cancer (CRC) awareness month coming up in March, it's a great time to brush up on clinical recommendations on caring for CRC survivors. Download our helpful checklists for providers or patients , or visit the E-Learning Series to learn more about our module on caring for CRC survivors. The course offers flexibility to take one module or many, all at your own pace.
WHAT WE'RE READING
News-Medical.net: Study Highlights Debt and Work-Related Impairments for Young Adult Cancer Survivors - Read the article or abstract

Cancer Network: Large Study Sheds Light on Risks for Second Cancers Among Young Survivors - Read the article or abstract

Oncology Nurse Advisor: Nurse-Led vs. Oncologist-Led Breast Cancer Follow-Up Program - Read the article or abstract

New York Times: Obesity Tied to Higher Cancer Rates in Younger People - Read the article or abstract