January 2019 │ Vol 10 │ Issue 1
Members of the George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center, including Mandi Pratt-Chapman, MA, associate center director for patient-centered initiatives and health equity, recently published several journal articles and patient-focused pieces highlighting the GW Cancer Center's work in patient navigation and survivorship. Read more
Mandi Pratt-Chapman, associate center director for patient-centered initiatives and health equity, recently published an article in Conquer Magazine on resources to help patients share their values and preferences with their health care team. Read more.
We've recently posted several segments from our TEAM Training on our Youtube channel. This month's featured segment highlights cervical cancer "cervivor" Tamika Felder and her experience with stigma in the health care system. Watch the clip.
UPCOMING EVENTS
1/28 Webinar: Colorectal Cancer Screening Data Set Update Learn more and register

1/29 Webinar: Creating an Organization That Embraces Cultural Awareness to Advocate Equitable and Compassionate Care Learn more and register

2/3 Event: American Hospital Association Rural Health Care Leadership Conference Learn more and register

2/6 Webinar: Balancing Work and Cancer - Job Search Learn more and register

2/20 Webinar: Compassion Fatigue Learn more and register
RESOURCES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
LGBT Patient-Centered Outcomes This report fr om the National LGBT Cancer Network and the Network for LGBT Health Equity presents survey results from LGBT cancer survivors as a roadmap for how to improve patient-centered outcomes.

 Clear Communication Index This index from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a research-based tool to help develop and assess public communication materials.

New Options in Medicare Advantage: Addressing the Social Determinants of Health and More This white paper from the American Hospital Association covers new laws, regulations and guidance that can be leveraged to improve the health of beneficiaries in their communities.

Genetic Changes and Cancer This infographic from the National Cancer Institute provides information on how genetic mutations can change proteins in ways that cause healthy cells to become cancerous.
WHAT WE'RE READING
Medscape: Clinical Trials Too Often Exclude 'Real-World' Cancer Patients - Create a free account to read the article or abstract

Healio: Younger Cancer Survivors Particularly Vulnerable to Financial Hardship - Read the article or abstract

Oncology Nurse Advisor: Oncology Nurse Navigation Facilitates Timely Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer - Read the article or abstract

NPR: Medical Students Push for More LGBT Health Training to Address Disparities - Read the article