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Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Tobacco Treatment Specialist
Suwannee River AHEC is looking for a full-time Tobacco
Treatment Specialist (TTS). Interested applicants should submit a resume and
cover letter to job@srahec.org by Friday,
December 2nd at 5:00 PM.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Cancer Connections is NEXT WEEK
Next week, on Wednesday November 9th, Dr. David Tran, chief
of neuro-oncology at UF Health, will be speaking about using a laser
system to open a temporary "window" in the blood-brain
barrier. This remarkable process enables crucial chemotherapy drugs
to pass into the brain for up to six weeks, in the treatment of glioblastomas.
Dr. Tran's presentation
will begin at 12:10, so please arrive at HealthStreet no later than 12 noon.
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We need your RSVP by Monday November 7th if you'll be
partaking in
lunch
($4 donation requested). Otherwise, please
bring your own lunch so that there will be plenty for those who RSVPd.
directions to HealthStreet (2401 "old" Archer road)
Call Erick at HealthStreet at 294-4871 by Tuesday the
8th if you would like to the take the free shuttle to and from the
meeting. The shuttle picks up at the Davis Cancer Center, the V.A., the
U.F. Health cancer hospital, and at Hope Lodge, by reservation.
Feel free to forward this to anyone who might be interested in
hearing Dr. Tran's presentation, or in attending future meetings.
On December 14th Dr. Karen Daily will be our speaker.
Hope to see you on the 9th for a great presentation!
and please 'like' Cancer Connections' facebook page!
many thanks,
Barb
p.s. for all of you who came out to the Pink Party on the
Patio, thanks so much for your support; it was great fun and a very successful
fundraiser, thanks to you!
The Florida Department of Health Presents: The Cancer Free Florida Webinar Series
The Florida Department of Health Presents:
The Cancer Free Florida Webinar Series
From Evidence to Implementation: Informed and Shared Decision Making and Lung Cancer Screening
Overview
Join us for a webinar discussing lung cancer screening, a process for reducing deaths from the most common cause of cancer deaths in men and women in the United States. Lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT scan raises complex issues and requires thoughtful consideration for the heavy smoker eligible for screening. Our presenters will share their work over the past few years looking at best messaging practices.
Learning Objectives
1. Review evidence and policy changes regarding lung cancer screening
2. Discuss the role of informed and shared decision making regarding lung cancer screening
3. Sample current resources for supporting informed and shared decision making implementation for low dose computer tomography (LDCT) for lung cancer screening
Intended Audience: Primary care physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, navigators, community health workers, administrators and interested stakeholders
Thursday, November 17, 2016
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., Eastern Time
Featured speakers: Dr. Jamie L. Studts, Associate Professor of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky Dr. Margaret M. Byrne, Associate Professor of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami One hour of continuing education units (CEUs) is available for Florida license holders in all Office of Performance and Quality Improvement approved boards of practice including: LPNs, RNs, ARNPs, and CNAs
To join the online meeting: Please register using the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3142799332730598660
The Cancer Free Florida Webinar Series
From Evidence to Implementation: Informed and Shared Decision Making and Lung Cancer Screening
Overview
Join us for a webinar discussing lung cancer screening, a process for reducing deaths from the most common cause of cancer deaths in men and women in the United States. Lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT scan raises complex issues and requires thoughtful consideration for the heavy smoker eligible for screening. Our presenters will share their work over the past few years looking at best messaging practices.
Learning Objectives
1. Review evidence and policy changes regarding lung cancer screening
2. Discuss the role of informed and shared decision making regarding lung cancer screening
3. Sample current resources for supporting informed and shared decision making implementation for low dose computer tomography (LDCT) for lung cancer screening
Intended Audience: Primary care physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, navigators, community health workers, administrators and interested stakeholders
Thursday, November 17, 2016
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m., Eastern Time
Featured speakers: Dr. Jamie L. Studts, Associate Professor of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky Dr. Margaret M. Byrne, Associate Professor of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami One hour of continuing education units (CEUs) is available for Florida license holders in all Office of Performance and Quality Improvement approved boards of practice including: LPNs, RNs, ARNPs, and CNAs
To join the online meeting: Please register using the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3142799332730598660
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