Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in Rural America
2020-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | SD
A Complimentary Webinar for the Multidisciplinary CLL Treatment Team
Some of the highest incidence rates of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) occur in the rural states of Montana, Maine, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Kentucky, where disparities in cancer care are also known to exist. This program provides an opportunity for clinicians practicing in these rural states to participate in personalized education designed to both improve disparities in care for these patients and link quality improvement measures to the initiative for reporting to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Payment Program for Small, Underserved, and Rural Practices Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).
Dr. Farrukh Awan, Director of the Lymphoid Malignancies Program at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Awan will be hosting the complimentary virtual webinar. It is a free standing program that’s already set and will happen during the lunch hour (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, CST). This activity is eligible for CME/CPE/CNE credit. Registration is free via this link: http://forms.coronapro.com/mThakfWd

2020 SD Cancer Coalition Virtual Fall Meeting
2020-10-08 09:00 - 12:00 | SD
Join the SD Cancer Coalition for our annual Fall Meeting, being held virtually in 2020! We are thrilled to bring in the Director of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Lisa Richardson, to present on COVID-19 and Cancer. We will also be launching the 2021-2025 Cancer State Plan. Registration is free.
Please click here to register.
View Draft Agenda
The following Task Forces have been selected for implementation in 2020-2021:

Increase HPV Vaccination Rates
Early Detection Health Equity (increasing risk-appropriate screening for colorectal, breast, cervical, and lung cancer)
Integrating Funded Implementation Grantees with Coalition Efforts

2020-2021 Task Forces will meet virtually at a later date in October. Please complete the survey below to indicate which task force(s) and cross cutting committee(s) you are interested in participating on in the upcoming year. The chair will reach out to you with more details.
Task Force and Committee Sign Up

Colorectal Cancer Screening in 2021 Webinar
2021-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | SD
Register Now for the Colorectal Cancer Screening in 2021 Webinar, featuring Dr. Jacob Quail and a local cancer survivor, Joy Christensen.

Let's Talk About Colon Cancer Screening
2021-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | SD
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. among men and women combined. Yet, with proper screening, it can be prevented or detected at an early stage. Regular screening and early detection can save lives. During this free virtual event, you will learn about colorectal cancer prevention and screening options.
Participants who are eligible can have a free at-home colorectal cancer screening kit mailed to them. Registration is required, register at Avera.org/events.

Prioritizing Patient Populations for Colonoscopy When Addressing Backlogs
2021-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 | SD
REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR
Through this webinar, participants will:

Learn about a local process for effectively tracking and prioritizing follow-up colonoscopy after a positive stool test in the EHR.
Understand guidance for developing a clear priority order for managing backlogs in colorectal cancer screening due to COVID-19.
Understand current recommendations for prioritizing patient populations described in the NCCRT playbook.

Intended Audiences:
Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, PA’s, Nurses, Quality Improvement, Health Systems Leadership, Communications & Marketing
Speakers:

Dr. Dave Greenwald, Director of Clinical Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Mount Sinai Hospital; Current President of the American College of Gastroenterology
Laura Scott, Manager, Quality, Sanford Health Office of Quality Improvement

Preventing Cancer Through the HPV Vaccine: Knowledge & Interventions for Success
2021-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 | SD
REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR
Through this webinar, participants will:

Understand the American Cancer Society’s 2020 HPV Vaccination Guidelines and rationale for changes.
Learn about evidence-based interventions for increasing HPV vaccination.
Identify strategies for increasing HPV vaccination during back to school season.

Intended Audiences:
Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, PA’s, Nurses, Quality Improvement, Health Systems Leadership, Communications & Marketing
Speakers:

Debbie Saslow, PhD, Managing Director for HPV and GYN Cancers at the American Cancer Society.
Marcie Fisher-Borne, PhD, MSW, MPH, Managing Director of the Interventions & Implementation Team at the American Cancer Society.

Cancer 101: Cancer Prevention - Virtual event
2021-05-04 14:30 - 15:30 | SD
Cancer 101 is an education series whose goal is to help de-mystify cancer.
There are a number of factors that increase a person’s risk of developing cancer but there are also ways to reduce risk or prevent cancer in the first place. You will learn about the American Cancer Society’s cancer prevention recommendations and resources to help you implement them.

Cancer 101: Cancer Screening - Virtual event
2021-05-11 14:30 - 15:30 | SD
Cancer 101 is an education series whose goal is to help de-mystify cancer.
In this one-hour event, we will learn about different types of cancer screenings and their recommended screening guidelines.

HPV Vaccination and Oropharyngeal Cancer
2021-05-20 12:15 - 13:00 | SD
HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers are on the rise. 70% of these cancers could be prevented by the HPV vaccine.
Kendall Tasche, M.D., will cover updated HPV vaccine guidelines for boys and girls with a focus on the role they can play in preventing HPV-related head and neck cancers.
Reserve your spot at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvce2tqDktE9Bx3yMEWKGb_F5dk_kRXTEJ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Let's Walk!
2021-05-22 10:30 - 11:30 | SD
Let’s get moving! Physical activity plays a key role in living a healthy lifestyle. Join us for a brief talk on a healthy topic with an Avera Cancer Institute provider and then take a walk around lovely Lake Lorraine. This event is family-friendly and open to all ages.
COVID-19 precautions will be followed to ensure the safety of all participants.
5/22/2021
Mark Huber, MD
Avera Medical Group Oncology & Hematology
Topic: Colon cancer prevention & screening
Location note: We will meet at the northwest access point on Lake Lorraine, north of the CarsforSale building. You are encouraged to park on Westlake Drive for easy access.

HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancers
2021-06-02 12:15 - 13:00 | SD
HPV is associated with six different cancers. Cancers in the back of the throat (oropharynx) traditionally have been caused by tobacco and alcohol, but recent studies show that 70% of cancers of the oropharynx may be linked to HPV.
Kathryn M. Van Abel, M.D. will talk about the increase in HPV associated head and neck cancers and the most effective ways to treat them.
Reserve your spot at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtdeusrD0qHNO66q6zoOlls4i-A5In-vDt
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Let's Talk About Colon Cancer
2021-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | SD
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. among men and women combined. Yet, with proper screening, it can be prevented or detected at an early stage. Regular screening and early detection can save lives. During this free virtual event, you will learn about colorectal cancer prevention and screening options.
Participants who are eligible can have a free at-home colorectal cancer screening kit mailed to them.

Summertime Nutrition: Living Well After Cancer
2021-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | SD
Join Kat Thomsen, RDN, for a virtual cooking demonstration and discussion about how healthy eating can help you live well after cancer.
Participants will learn how to prepare three delicious summer recipes and why they are beneficial.
https://www.avera.org/app/calendar/event/detail.aspx?eventId=1601ecd7-b2bc-eb11-a845-000d3a611c21

Let's Walk
2021-06-26 09:30 - 10:30 | SD
Let’s get moving! Physical activity plays a key role in living a healthy lifestyle. Join us for a brief talk on a healthy topic with an Avera Cancer Institute provider and then take a walk around lovely Lake Lorraine. This event is family-friendly and open to all ages.
6/26/2021
Tricia Merrigan, MD, FACS
Avera Medical Group Comprehensive Breast Care
Topic: Breast cancer screening
Location note: We will meet at the northwest access point on Lake Lorraine, north of the CarsforSale building. You are encouraged to park on Westlake Drive for easy access.

Let's Walk!
2021-07-24 09:30 - 10:30 | SD
Let’s get moving! Physical activity plays a key role in living a healthy lifestyle. Join us for a brief talk on a healthy topic with an Avera Cancer Institute provider and then take a walk around lovely Lake Lorraine. This event is family-friendly and open to all ages. https://www.avera.org/app/calendar/event/detail.aspx?eventId=3601e5fe-15d8-eb11-a847-000d3a611c21
7/24/2021
Jessie Muth, RD, LN
Topic: Nutrition and cancer prevention
Location note: We will meet at the northwest access point on Lake Lorraine, north of the CarsforSale building. You are encouraged to park on Westlake Drive for easy access.

Take a Bite Out of Cancer: Holiday Edition
2021-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | SD
Join Registered Dietitian Kat Thomsen as she prepares delicious recipes while chatting about the role of nutrition in reducing your cancer risk. This free event is designed for cancer survivors as well as anyone interested in eating healthier. A short Q&A will follow the cooking demonstration. https://www.avera.org/app/calendar/event/detail.aspx?eventId=6f744a38-7a27-ec11-a84a-000d3a611c21

Stay on Track: Colorectal Cancer Screening Webinar
2022-03-29 12:00 - 13:00 | SD
You are invited to Stay on Track: Colorectal Cancer Screening Webinar on March 29th at 12:00 to 1:00 Central. The American Cancer Society, North Dakota Department of Health and GetScreenedSD are pleased to host Dr. Steven Itkowitz, a gastroenterologist at Mount Sinai in New York and the Chair of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable.
Topic: Stay on Track Colorectal Cancer Screening
Date: Tuesday, March 29, 12:00 to 1:00 pm Central
Zoom: Register HERE
Audience: gastroenterologists, primary care, internal medicine, nurses, quality improvement, medical assistants, students, and allied health professionals.

Take a Bite Out of Cancer: Backyard Veggies
2022-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 | SD
Spring is nearly here! It’s time to start planning what to grow your backyard garden.
Gardening is an opportunity to not only grow yummy produce, it keep you physically active too. Join Registered Dietitian Kat Thomsen as she prepares three recipes that include commonly grown veggies and herbs.
This FREE event is for anyone interested in learning more about reducing cancer risk. A short Q&A will follow.
Register here!

Moving the Needle: Best Practices for Improving HPV Vaccination Rates
2022-04-07 11:00 - 12:00 | SD
In this presentation, Dr. Naik will provide a brief review of HPV infection, HPV-related cancers, and HPV vaccine. The speaker will then identify the common barriers to completing HPV vaccine, discuss the proven interventions to improve HPV vaccination rates, and present a framework to build a sustainable HPV vaccine rate improvement program.
Presented by: Rajiv Naik, MD, FAAP
Register Here

Menopause & Cancer: Hormone Related Survivorship Issues & Management
2022-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | SD
You are invited to the health professionals webinar Menopause & Cancer: Hormone Related Survivorship Issues & Management on April 29th at 12 to 1 pm Central. The American Cancer Society and South Dakota Cancer Coalition are pleased to host Dr. Erin Stevens, a Gynecologic Oncologist at Prevea Health in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Stevens will discuss cancer survivorship issues and specific menopausal side effects.
Topic: Menopause & Cancer: Hormone Related Survivorship Issues and Management
Date: Friday, April 29, 12:00 to 1:00 pm Central
Speaker: Erin E. Stevens, MD, FACOG, Prevea Health, Green Bay, WI
Zoom: Register Here
Audience: oncologist, primary care, internal medicine, nurses, tribal health, community health workers, students, and allied health professionals.

Webinar: Automated Messaging for Cancer Screening
2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | SD
The American Cancer Society, GetScreenedSD and the South Dakota Cancer Coalition are hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, July 12, featuring presentations from Falls Community Health, Horizon Health Care and Sanford Health.
Speakers will share their experiences using automated messaging and examples to help patients get screened for cancer and get the follow-up care they need.
July 12, 2023
Noon to 1 pm Central
See flyer for more details and click here to register.

7th Annual Immunize South Dakota Conference
2023-09-26 07:00 - 17:00 | Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
7th Annual Immunize South Dakota Conference
7 am – 5 pm
September 26, 2023
Sioux Falls Convention Center
$150 general
$100 virtual
$75 student
The 7th annual state-wide Immunize SD Conference: Building Community through Connection will be held on September 26. This year’s event will demonstrate how community engagement impacts the health of the people in the community. Our opening keynote will talk about building trust with patients by meeting them where they are, why engaging and giving back to their communities is important, and how understanding their needs leads to better care. Our closing speaker will discuss how to become involved with your community and different ways to give back. Sessions throughout the day will cover specific vaccination topics as well as strategies to overcome barriers to care and improve vaccine confidence.
In-person in Sioux Falls with a virtual attendance option, this conference is intended to promote immunizations throughout South Dakota by supporting health care providers through education and community outreach resources.
More info and register: https://www.immunizesd.org/2023-conference/

Avera Cancer Institute 24th Annual Oncology Symposium
2023-10-06 08:00 - 16:30 | The District, Sioux Falls, SD, 4521 W Empire Pl, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106, United States
Coalition partner event presented by Avera
Friday, October 6, 2023
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sioux Falls , SD
Registration: $50
Avera Employee: Free

Overview
The Avera Cancer Institute Oncology Symposium is designed to enhance collaboration between the provider and the multidisciplinary team in caring for individuals with cancer across the continuum of care.
Target Audience
Specialties – Hematology, Oncology, Radiology
Professions – Medical Assistants, Nurse – RN, Nurse -LPN/LVN, Other, Pharmacist, Physician, Radiologic Technologists, Social Worker

Objectives

Define tools and resources needed to manage the oncology patient in their practice setting.
Identify evidence-based practice changes for oncology care and the impact on their day to day role.
Recognize opportunities to apply gained knowledge in the application of patient education.
Describe how multidisciplinary roles interconnect and collaborate to provide care to the oncology patient population.

More info and register:
https://avera.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=19004

2023 SD Cancer Coalition Fall Meeting
2023-10-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Highland Conference Center, 2000 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD, 57301, United States
Registration is now open for the 2023 SD Cancer Coalition Fall Meeting!
Join us on Oct. 10 in Mitchell to network with fellow coalition members and hear from a variety of speakers from across the state.
We’re excited to present the latest cancer data and legislative updates as well as a special recognition by the Coalition, and you’ll engage with a panel of cancer survivors from across South Dakota. Coalition task forces will also convene to begin action planning for the upcoming year.
Before the Fall Meeting, check out the recent updates to the 2021-2025 SD Cancer Plan.
Meeting agenda is here.
Registration is free, and lunch and breaks are provided thanks to our generous sponsors American Cancer Society and ACS CAN South Dakota.

We encourage all members of the SD Cancer Coalition to attend. See you Oct. 10 in Mitchell!

Avera Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Webex
Coalition partner event presented by Avera
An opportunity for those with stage IV breast cancer to find support.
The Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer support group meets online via Webex on the second Tuesday of each month at noon Central.
You can register online or contact Emily Meyer, MSW, at 605-322-3005 or emily.meyer@avera.org.

South Dakota Chronic Disease Partners Annual Meeting
2023-10-11 - 2023-10-12 | Highland Conference Center, 2000 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD, 57301, United States
The South Dakota Chronic Disease Partners Annual Meeting is a great opportunity to learn, share, and make connections between community and clinical sectors to improve population health. We offer presentations on current topics that affect regional, state, and local chronic disease prevention and health promotion efforts.
This year’s keynote speakers include Liz Ruth, MPP, & Jeanne Alongi, DrPH, MPH, of the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors and Tracy Palecek, LPC – MH, QMHP.
When: October 11, 2023 from 12:30 pm – 5 pm Central and October 12, 2023 from 8:30 am – 3 pm Central
Location: Highlands Conference Center, Mitchell
Get more info and register here!

Webinar: Optimizing Public-Private Partnerships for Clinical Cancer Research
2023-10-17 - 2023-10-18 | Webinar
Presented by the National Academies of Science
Event Link
This National Academies workshop, convened by the National Cancer Policy Forum in collaboration with the Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, and Translation, will examine opportunities to improve the care and outcomes for patients with cancer through public-private partnerships for clinical cancer research.

Health Equity Webinar: Pancreatic Cancer Risk Factors and Symptoms
2023-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Many pancreatic cancer symptoms are common ones for many other less-lethal conditions. So how do you know when to look for pancreatic cancer?
Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health’s Nuestras Voces Network Program have teamed up for a webinar to explain the relationship between risk factors and symptoms, to shed some light on getting diagnosed as soon as possible.
This webinar focuses on Risk Factors and Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer. It will be held on Wednesday, October 25th at 2 p.m. Eastern. Oncologist Dr. Shaalan Beg and gastroenterologist Dr. Oscar Alvarez will discuss how the combination of risk factors and symptoms can lead doctors to think of pancreatic cancer. The moderator is Juan Pellerano-Rendon, a pancreatic cancer advocate who lost his mother to the disease.
Pancreatic cancer is notorious as a cancer that is diagnosed late and is difficult to treat. In fact, it is poised to become the second leading cause of cancer deaths by 2030. About 64,000 people are found to have pancreatic cancer each year in the U.S., with a slightly higher rate of occurrence in Black Americans. The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is about 12 percent, in part because the disease is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. About 10 percent of pancreatic cancer cases are hereditary—two or more family members have had the disease. In between 10 and 20 percent of those cases there is an identified genetic mutation associated with the cancer, such as BRCA, but often there is no known mutation.
Register here to learn more pancreatic cancer risk factors and symptoms.
Pancreatic cancer symptoms are common to many other less-lethal conditions. By putting together symptoms and risk factors, gastroenterologists and primary care doctors can recognize the possibility that the patient has pancreatic cancer and get testing started as early as possible. Earlier diagnosis leads to more treatment options and a better survival rate.

Health Equity Webinar: Understanding the Perspectives of Lung Cancer Screening Among Latinos
2023-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
In the United States, lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and it kills more people than any other type of cancer. Racial/ethnic populations are disproportionally affected by lung cancer as they are less likely to be diagnosed early and receive adequate treatment.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Latino men and the second leading cause among Latinas (after breast cancer). Lung cancer screening can help to detect the disease earlier when the treatment can be successful and dramatically improve survival rates.
Join the Nuestras Voces Network and the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) for a webinar that will present the results of a qualitative study looking at the perspectives of lung cancer screening among Latinos. This study will inform the development of an intervention to increase lung cancer screening in the Latino community.
Thursday
October 26, 2023
1 pm CT/noon MT
Event Link

For more information about the webinar you may contact:
nuestrasvoces@healthyamericas.org
Francisco_Cartujano@URMC.Rochester.edu
