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Together we will reduce the burden of cancer in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Cancer Council News
| Issue 108
| July 2018
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MEMBER RECOGNITION
Award Nominations Now Open
Nominate the next winner of the WI Cancer Council Awards
Who in your circle is doing exceptional work
to reduce the burden of cancer in Wisconsin?
Collaboration Award:
This award recognizes a group of two or more organizations that have demonstrated effective team work in advancing cancer control goals.
Champion Award:
This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to cancer control outcomes - locally, regionally, and/or statewide.
Impact Award:
This award recognizes an organization or project that has made a significant impact on decreasing the burden of cancer in Wisconsin - locally, regionally, and/or statewide.
>> Who would YOU like to honor?
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STAFFING UPDATE
Welcome, Tina Pap!
A new hire helps to increase capacity and engage members
Please join us in welcoming Tina Pap as the new Program Specialist for the WI CCC Program!
Tina will soon become a familiar face for WI Cancer Council members.
In her role as Program Specialist, she will provide meeting and event support, as well as overall administrative assistance. In addition, Tina will help organize and manage the member database and will help team members in communicating with the WI Cancer Council membership.
"I look forward to getting to know Council members across the state in the coming months," Tina says. "I was very excited to find a position where I could use my knowledge of university systems, and build upon my interest in reducing the risk of cancer."
Tina and her family recently relocated to Madison from Iowa City. Prior to joining the team, Tina worked at the University of Iowa as an Undergraduate Studies and Outreach Coordinator, where she worked with students and faculty on events, marketing, and outreach. Her husband, Andrew, is a resident at UW Hospital. They are the proud parents of 17-month-old Owen.
"Tina's enthusiasm, attention to detail, and her self-starter mentality are huge assets to our team," says Program Director Sarah Kerch. "In the short time that she's been here, Tina has already helped us increase our capacity to better serve our members. We look forward to all of the wonderful work we will do with her on the team!"
>> Say hello.
Help us welcome Tina aboard by telling her why
you love the Council -- drop her a line at
[email protected].
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BREAST CANCER DATA
Providers, Let's Talk Breast Cancer
Help us ID primary care providers for an important survey
Do you know a primary care provider in southeastern Wisconsin? If so, we need your help.
The WI Breast Cancer Task Force is surveying primary care providers across southeastern Wisconsin about their beliefs and behaviors related to breast cancer screening.
The information collected will be extremely valuable to health systems for planning quality improvement efforts and will inform outreach and screening initiatives.
Columbia St. Mary's Ascension, ProHealth, and Progressive Health Center have already participated. We hope to include several other large and small health systems and clinics.
>> Spread the word.
To share this with a provider, clinic, or health system, please contact Sarah Mroz at
[email protected]
or 608-262-2774 to learn more, or pass along this helpful fact sheet.
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COMING SOON: A WI Cancer Council issue brief exploring the emerging challenges of liver cancer in Wisconsin. Stay tuned!
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Screening Disparities Webinar: Save the Date
Mark your calendars for the inaugural Cancer Screening Disparities Networking Webinar:
Tuesday, August 21
10 - 11am
Come with questions, success stories, challenges, and a willingness to engage. And w
atch the August issue of ENGAGE for call-in details!
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STEERING COMMITTEE UPDATE
Reminder: Nominations to Steering Committee Now Open
Would you like to help shape the WI Cancer Council? Do you know someone with leadership skills and a passion for cancer control?
Nominations are due July 31, 2018.
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IN PICTURES
Sister Pact in Milwaukee
Sister Pact
served a packed audience last month at Milwaukee's "Be Active, Be Healthy" Health Fair, sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the City of Milwaukee Health Department.
Participants received health information, wellness screenings, and could even get free haircuts and facials.
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Events
Upcoming events from WI Cancer Council members
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July 12
Sponsored by Breast Cancer Recovery
July 18
Sponsored by Gilda's Club
August 22
Sponsored by Gilda's Club
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Resources
Tools to advance your cancer control work
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Connect with other members across the state through our highly searchable, data-rich member directory tool. (Must be logged in.)
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Our video tutorial series can help you maximize resources, such as the online Cancer Control Plan and the Your Role in Cancer Control tool.
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Designed to easily communicate complex ideas, our infographics are perfect to share with patients, partners, and constituencies.
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Our latest FAQ debunks common myths about about alcohol & cancer. Use it to start important conversations with patients, clients, and community members.
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Action Plan pages
The Council's Action Plans accelerate progress in areas of greatest need. Learn more about each Action Plan and see how you can get involved.
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Did you miss a past issue or want to share it with a colleague? Find every issue going back to January 2015 in our online newsletter archive.
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Do you have an announcement, event, or story idea?
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ENGAGE is a monthly publication for members of the Wisconsin Cancer Council. Its purpose is the share news and information about cancer prevention and control with our members across Wisconsin.
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