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Together we will reduce the burden of cancer for everyone in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Cancer Council News
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| July 2019
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CANCER PLAN 2020-2030
WI's New Cancer Plan: What Happens Next?
Join us for a special webinar on Aug. 22 to learn more
More than 80 people from across Wisconsin came together last month for an all-day Feedback Session to shape the next WI Cancer Plan.
Now, staff at the WI Cancer Council are hard at work, organizing the hundreds of ideas shared by those in attendance.
"The
WI Cancer Plan is a very powerful tool," said Program Director Sarah Kerch. "We want to make sure everyone in Wisconsin can see their community's needs reflected in the Plan.
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Did you miss the Feedback Session?
Join us for a special recap webinar to h
ear what we learned and offer
your
input on the next WI Cancer Plan.
Webinar:
WI Cancer Plan 2020-2030
August 22, 2019
10 am - 12 pm
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RESOURCE ANNOUNCEMENT
New Patient Resources
Now In Spanish
Partnering with Covering Wisconsin to promote cancer prevention
By Chloe Weil
We are excited to announce new Spanish-language resources to help patients make informed choices about cancer screening and prevention.
> Cancer Prevention: Share five tips for preventing cancer -- and explain which tests & services are free with health insurance.
> Lung Cancer:
It's Wisconsin's #1 cause of cancer death. Share how to prevent it.
> Colorectal Cancer:
Simply explain colorectal cancer testing & prevention, and offer suggestions for people with financial barriers.
What They Do
The How-To Sheets
help people make smart choices about their health. They are designed for patients and families with financial, educational, or language barriers. And they use community-tested language to communicate complex information in an easy-to-understand way.
"So much health information doesn't tell me exactly what I need to do," said Stephanie Severs, the Health Insurance Literacy Lead at Covering WI.
"In health literacy writing, we always talk about the need to be actionable. People aren't going to follow through if you don't tell them how."
How to Use Them
Make the most of these resources by using them to start important conversations with patients and families about cancer risk and prevention.
"We know that if you just hand someone a
document and you don't talk to them about it, they're unlikely to read or reference it," Severs said.
Instead, "point out the section you think is pertinent to them, and highlight it, circle it, or make a handwritten note. That's what someone will refer to when they go back to the sheet."
The How-To Sheets are part of a growing library of Spanish-language resources offered by the WI Cancer Council, in our effort to ensure life-saving health information is as accessible to as many Wisconsinites as possible.
>> Bottom Line
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Use the How-To Sheets to provide action-oriented health information to Spanish-speaking patients, families, and community members.
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NETWORKING NEWS
Up Next:
Monthly
Networking Webinar Series
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oin us the second Thursday of every month for a virtual networking event.
See what's coming next:
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Decreasing Cancer Screening Disparities
Thursday, July 11
10-11 am
Join us for our
July Networking Webinar
to hear success stories from six health care systems working to reduce cancer screening disparities:
What have they accomplished? What lessons have they learned? How can you apply their successes to your work?
PRESENTERS
Representatives from Access Community Health Centers, Gundersen Health System, Kenosha Community Health Centers, Lakeshore Community Health Center, NorthLakes Community Health Centers, and Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center.
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E-Cigarettes and Tobacco
in Wisconsin
Thursday, Aug. 8
10-11 am
How can we effectively confront the youth e-cigarette epidemic? What strategies can we employ to reduce tobacco-related health disparities? What policy opportunities should we be paying attention to?
PRESENTERS
Sandy Bernier, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Coordinator of the Fond du Lac County Health Department, and
Darcie K.G. Warren
, Partnership for a Tobacco Free WI Coordinator of the American Lung Association
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A Special Note of Gratitude
 This month marks the retirements of three longtime partners, friends, and members of the WI Cancer Council.
Mary Foote, cancer epidemiologist, and Laura Stephenson, quality assurance manager, are both retiring from the WI Cancer Reporting System. Mary and Laura's significant contributions and steadfast leadership have been instrumental in helping advocates, researchers, and health care leaders better understand Wisconsin's cancer burden. We are profoundly grateful for their guidance.
Rick Strickland, program director for the Cancer Health Disparities Initiative, is retiring from the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Rick's culturally sensitive leadership has expanded cancer prevention, education, and data-gathering efforts in often-underserved communities across Wisconsin. Rick's thoughtful approach is an essential lesson in centering the needs of our state's most vulnerable populations.
To Mary, Laura, and Rick: You have made a lasting impact on the state of Wisconsin.
Congratulations and thank you
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2019 Summit FAQ
What you need to know about the 2019 WI Cancer Summit
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When is it?
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Where is it?
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What does it cost?
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Pre-Summit reception: Oct. 16, 2019
All-day workshops:
Oct. 17, 2019
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Wilderness Resort & Convention Center
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Room block coming soon
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Summit registration is FREE for members of the WI Cancer Council.
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Exhibitor & Sponsor information
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Agenda & Speaker information
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Help us spread the word!
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Help us make the 2019 WI Cancer Summit a success by becoming a Summit Sponsor or Exhibitor.
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Get to know our keynote speaker and some of our featured guests. Full agenda coming soon.
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Invite your colleagues to the Summit. Share our social media graphics and printable poster.
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Events Calendar
Upcoming events from WI Cancer Council members
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 July 15
Hosted by Green Bay Oncology
July 25
25th Anniversary Community Picnic
Hosted by Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers
August 7
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kickoff Breakfast
Hosted by Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Green Bay
August 7
Health, Wellness, and Resource Day
Hosted by Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin and Progressive Community Health Centers
Want to add an event to the Member Events Calendar?
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Resources
Tools to advance your cancer control work
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Networking Directory
Connect with other Council members and find new partners for your work, through our highly searchable, data-rich member directory tool. (Must be logged in to use. Need help? Email us
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User-friendly snapshots of cancer outcomes, risk factors, and demographic data for every county in WI. The 2019 County Profiles are designed to help you increase awareness about cancer's impact in your community.
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Patient handouts designed for readers with financial, educational, or language barriers.
Handouts cover cancer prevention, lung cancer screening, and colon cancer screening (available in English and Spanish).
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Use these slides when presenting about the alcohol-cancer connection in your community. Download and tailor them to meet your needs.
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HPV Fact Sheet
This fact sheet offers a helpful snapshot of HPV vaccination efforts in Wisconsin and the action steps you can take to make a difference.
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Our monthly networking webinar series helps you connect with other Council members while learning about new approaches to cancer control.
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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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