How HPV Causes Cancer and Why it Still Matters
Register Now! Continuing education credits are pending Faculty Peter C. Angeletti, Associate Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Center for Virology, School of Biological Sciences Target Audience This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of health professionals who provide and/or promote immunizations including physicians, physician assistants and registered nurses,…
Spring Tobacco Control Institute
Highland Conference Center 2000 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD, United StatesSave the Date for the Spring Tobacco Control Institute in Mitchell, SD on March 7, 2018! Who should be there? Tobacco Control Program Grantees, Coalition Members, Prevention Specialists, School Administrators, Counselors, Educators, Post-Secondary Representatives, Healthcare Professionals, Human Resource Specialists, Non-Profit Organizations and Interested Adults. Scholarship assistance will be available on a…
HPV Vaccination: Recommendations and Strategies for Improving Coverage
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus that infects nearly 80 million people—about one in four—in the US, causing more than 31,000 cases of cancer each year. Join NFID Medical Director, William Schaffner, MD; NFID President-Elect Joseph A. Bocchini, Jr., MD, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center; and Shannon…
HPV Vaccination Challenges in Rural and Suburban Settings
A significant factor related to disparities in HPV vaccine receipt is place of residence. Higher vaccination rates have been reported in urban areas compared to rural areas. Specific reasons for the higher HPV vaccination rates in urban compared to rural places have been largely understudied. However, these differences in vaccination…
Links of Care Kick-Off Webinar
The American Cancer Society is pleased to invite you to join the South Dakota “Links to Care” Kick-Off Webinar taking place on Thursday, April 26 from 12-1 PM CST. We are excited to share with you our plans for a statewide colorectal cancer screening community assessment. Your participation will help…
3rd Annual Breast Cancer Survivor Conference
Avera Prairie Center 1000 E 23rd Street, Sioux Falls, United StatesA daylong event for the remarkable women diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones. Sessions include keynote speakers, educational and supportive topics, as well as time for interactive networking. This uplifting conference celebrates the survivor journey.
GPTCHB Cancer Symposium
Best Western Ramkota Hotel 2111 N. Lacrosse Street, Rapid City, SD, United StatesRegister here!
You Are the Key: Best Practices for HPV Cancer Prevention
As part of Yankton Rural AHEC’s ongoing mission to provide relevant resources, we’ve included several items to promote HPV vaccination. Yankton Rural AHEC is part of a national project with the National AHEC Organization, funded through CDC, to provide resources and training to health professionals, promoting the use of strong recommendation for…
School Nurses’ Role within HPV Vaccine Uptake: A Model for Interprofessional Collaboration
Register here! This webinar will provide an in-depth review of school nurses' HPV vaccine knowledge and attitudes, along with their perception of their role as opinion leaders for the HPV vaccine and their professional practice in providing HPV vaccine education and recommendations to parents. In addition, we will identify barriers…
Advance Directives, Medical Orders and Something in Between; a Legal Analysis of MOST under South Dakota Law
Mark your calendars for the next LifeCircle South Dakota quarterly conference call titled “Advance Directives, Medical Orders and Something in Between; a Legal Analysis of MOST under South Dakota Law” which will be held on Wednesday, September 12 at 12:00 pm central. Cameo C. Anders MA(c), JD will be presenting. …
Evidence-Based Communication Strategies for Improving Child and Adolescent Vaccine Uptake
Register Now! How much of a problem is vaccine hesitancy? It's complicated and there is no easy solution. Find out how Motivational Interviewing can improve child and adolescent vaccine uptake. This webinar will focus on understanding what it means to make a "strong" vaccine recommendation, understanding how to make a…
SD Cancer Coalition Fall Meeting
Highland Conference Center 2000 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD, United StatesJoin the SD Cancer Coalition for our annual Fall Meeting! Opportunities to network, develop task force action plans, and hear engaging presentations and outcomes of 2018 efforts will be available. Registration is free. We look forward to seeing you! Please click on the link below to register. View Draft Agenda…