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| Greetings from the CCC Program! |
| Dear WI Comprehensive Cancer Control Partner,
The summer months may be coming to an end, but things are still going strong at the Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Control Program. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the latest WI CCC Plan Priority Webinar on August 9th. We hope you've marked your calendars for the next webinar! Below, you will find more information regarding the webinar series, regional meetings, and other upcoming events.
We hope to see you soon!
Your WI CCC Program Team
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| Regional Meetings Registration Open |
Members of the WI Cancer Council have worked together to reduce the burden of cancer in Wisconsin for many years. The WI Cancer Council needs your involvement to grow this important work! Don't miss the opportunity to hear about the revised WI Cancer Council member benefits and the FREE membership structure that can help you address cancer in your organization.
Visit our website to learn more
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Milwaukee: October 18, 2016 - University Club
Madison: October 19, 2016 - Sheraton Madison
De Pere: October 20, 2016 - The Marq
La Crosse: October 26, 2016 - The Waterfront
Eau Claire: October 27, 2016 - Florian Gardens
All Regional meetings will be from 8:30-11:30AM.
Registration
Registration for the WI Cancer Council Regional Meetings is now open at
wicancer.org
. Unsure if you are on our mailing list? Contact Morgan Scrobel at
[email protected]
to be added. This is a FREE opportunity open to the public.
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| WI CCC Plan Priority Webinar Updates |
WI CCC Plan Priority Webinar on Priority 10, "Increase Awareness and Knowledge of Issues Relevant to Cancer Survivors"
Upcoming WI CCC Plan Priority Webinar
The next WI CCC Plan Priority Webinar will feature
Priority 3 - Decrease high risk alcohol consumption. The webinar will be held on October 11
th, 2016 from 3:00-4:00PM and will highlight the marketing of alcohol. Speakers set to present include Julia Sherman of WI Alcohol Policy Project, Dr. Noelle LoConte of the UW Carbone Cancer Center/WI Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, and Dr. David H. Jernigan from the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth.
About the 2016 WI CCC Plan Priority Webinar Series
Throughout 2016, the WI CCC Program is offering a webinar series for partners and WI Cancer Council members. The webinars offer participants the opportunity to learn more about priorities within the
WI CCC Plan 2015-2020. For more information about the 2016 WI CCC Plan Priority Webinar Series, including the webinar schedule,
click here.
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| New Resources Added to the Online Plan |
New resources have been added to the online WI CCC Plan "Resource" section. You can access resources for specific priorities and strategies when viewing the
WI CCC Plan 2015-2020 online. Select the priority you wish to explore and scroll to the bottom right of your screen. Under "resources to take action" click on the strategy to find resources to support your implementation activities.
- CancerCare Resource: This resource can be found when referencing Priority 9, Strategy B. CancerCare serves as a tool to help identify counseling, support services, education, and financial assistance to cancer patients.
- Patient Navigation Barriers and Outcomes Tool (PN-BOT): This resource can also be found when referencing Priority 9, Strategy B. This tool aims to assist in data entry and management and reporting designs for cancer patient navigation programs nationwide.
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| New Details Posted for the Healthy Hospitals Forum |
Please join us for a day of learning and networking at
the
2016
WI Healthy Hospitals &
Clinics Forum on September 20
th
, 2016 in Madison.
You'll hear inspiring stories from health systems around the state on how they've implemented changes to create a healthier environment. Tracks include: Farm to Hospital, Healthy Food & Beverage, Maternity Care Practices and Sustainability.
Find a full list of details, along with registration information,
here.
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| WI School Wellness Workshop - Registration Open |
Registration is now open for the 4
th
Annual Healthier
Sch
ools Workshop! School districts from around the state are invited to put together a team to register for a free day of learning about ways to create a healthier school environment, while networking with their peers. More information can be found online at wicancer.org/wischoolwellness or by clicking
here
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| ICYMI: In Case You Missed It |
A
new report
shows that the majority of Americans would share their personal health information in order to support advancements in the latest medical care through the
Precision Medicine Initiative
. The Program, launched by President Obama during his State of the Union in 2015, is a volunteer federal program that seeks to work in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health and other industry leaders to advance health care research. Since its implementation, the number of participating individuals and health networks has increased. You can see a more complete summary of the program's progress
here
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Partner Events
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September 13, 2016 from 5:00-7:00PM
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. Hilldale
357 Price Place, Madison, WI 53705
September 19 - 22, 2016
Wisconsin Dells, WI
September 22 - 23, 2016
Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield
1200 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
October 6, 2016 from 5:00-7:00PM
Location TBD
October 7, 2016 from 7:00AM-3:30PM
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703
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CCC Plan Update is a monthly publication of the Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Control Program and the Wisconsin Cancer Council. Its purpose is to share information on cancer prevention and control as it relates to our partners in Wisconsin.
For more information, contact: Sarah Kerch, Partnership Coordinator, [email protected] or 608-266-8599.
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