Webinar: Creating and Enforcing Tobacco-Free Environments at Colleges and Universities

Creating and Enforcing Tobacco-Free Environments at Colleges and Universities Tuesday, September 23, 2014 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET  Click to Register  Early adulthood is a key stage in determining a person's lifelong use of tobacco products. One effective way to prevent the behavior is to establish tobacco-free policies where these adults spend much of their time - at colleges and universities. Such policies also create a healthy environment for the campus workforce and visitors.   Join this webinar hosted by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) to learn about the implementation and enforcement of tobacco-free policies by different types of institutions, the legal implications, and how you can be involved in the effort.    Presentations will be delivered by the Public Health Law Center/Tobacco Control Legal Consortium, Oklahoma State University, North Arkansas College, and The Tobacco-Free College Campus Initiative. The intended audience for this webinar include public health officials, college administrators and staff, state and local health departments, and institutions of higher education. Visit ASTHO's Tobacco website to read more about tobacco regulations, view state case studies, and access more tobacco resources. NACCHO offers a range of resources for local health departments on tobacco prevention and control. Visit NACCHO's tobacco prevention and control webpage for publications, tools, and more on how local health departments can further tobacco prevention and control initiatives in their jurisdictions.

The Florida Department of Health Presents the Cancer Free Florida Webinar Series: The Genetics of Prostate Cancer

The Florida Department of Health Presents the Cancer Free Florida Webinar Series

The Genetics of Prostate Cancer

In observance of September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the speaker for this webinar will provide information about the role of genetics in prostate cancer and her experience as a genetic counselor.

This will include a discussion about the genes that have been linked to cancer genetics and a review of new data on prostate cancer genetics.

Date & Time:

Thursday, September 25, 2014
12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Eastern Time

Featured speaker:
Diana Moglia-Tully, MS, CGC
Manager, Clinical Genetic Counseling Services,

To PRE-REGISTER for the online meeting:
Please register for The Genetics of Prostate Cancer using the following link:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4478913753353201409

Webinar ID: 107-733-851

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Teleconference information:

Call-in toll-free number: 1-877-309-2071

Attendee access code: 663-646-504

For more information about this webinar, please open the attached announcement. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding the upcoming webinar, contact Eric Gipson at eric.gipson@flhealth.gov. Thank you.

You Are Invited! Florida Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition 3rd Annual Summit, October 1-2, Orlando

Greetings Florida Cancer Stakeholders:  

We would like to invite you to attend the Florida Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition's 3rd Annual Summit co-hosted by Reduce Obesity in Central Florida Kids (R.O.C.K).

The theme for the Summit this year is a "Healthy Weight for All.” The Summit will be packed with educational and networking activities. Obesity experts will discuss the latest thinking about our tools to prevent and manage obesity. Topics will range from pediatric obesity, health care costs of obesity and health disparities, to physical activity for individuals with disabilities and breakout sessions on the built environment, gold medal school districts and childhood obesity. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn from others during the Florida Showcase and poster exhibits. 

CEUs are available for nurses, and CEUs are pending for dieticians.

Summit Details:

Date: October 1, 2014 (8:00am - 5:00pm EST)

October 2, 2014 (8:00am - 11:30pm EST - Day 2 is an optional Coalition Planning Day)

Where: Kissimmee, FL

Theme: "Healthy Weight for All”

October 1st Keynote Speakers:

Rob Bisceglie, MA, Executive Director, Action for Healthy Kids
Jessica Donze Black, MS, RD/LDN, Kid's Safe and Healthful Foods, The Pew Charitable Trusts
David Jones, BA, Disabled Outdoors Association
Dr. Adewale Troutman MD, MPH, MA, CPH, Former President APHA 

October 2nd Agenda:

Opportunity to give input to the 2015 Florida Chronic Disease Prevention Implementation Plan 

To view the draft agenda, please visit http://www.preventchronicdiseasefl.org/annual-summit---2014.html.

To register for this year's Summit, please visit http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/events/event/196.
We look forward to having you join us at the 2014 Summit!

14th Annual Gainesville Senior Games

October 3, 2014 – October 12, 2014

The Gainesville Sports Commission is proud to announce the 14th Annual Gainesville Senior Games Presented by UF Health will take place on October 3-12, 2014! This year’s games includes the following events: archery, basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, swimming, table tennis, track and field, a 5K race and new this year… Billiards!

This local Senior Games is sanctioned by the Florida Sports Foundation and is a qualifier for the Florida State Championships. If you are 50 and older and enjoy competition, the 14th Annual Gainesville Senior Games is for you!

For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.gainesvillesportscommission.com/ai1ec_event/14th-annual-gainesville-senior-games/?instance_id=894

Gainesville Health & Fitness Spin-Off

On October 16th at 7 p.m., Gainesville Health & Fitness will host the                                  Pink Pumpkin "Spin-Off"  for those unable to participate in the Pink Pumpkin Pedal-Off on October 4th.

All proceeds from the Spin-Off will be donated to the therapy-resistant breast cancer research fund at UF Health's cancer center, as will the proceeds from the "PPP" !

If you don't own a bicycle, this is your opportunity to be involved, have fun, and get a

"PPP" t shirt as well as other goodies.  And you'll know that you are contributing to critically needed breast cancer research, being conducted locally at the University of Florida.

The Spin-Off will be held in the new SkyCycle studio at the GH&F main facility on Newberry road.

Please click on: http://www.ghfc.com/GoPink      for all the details....then register today!

 We appreciate your support, and that of Gainesville Health & Fitness.  You don't need to be a member to participate, but registration is limited to 50.

HPV tests: the key to universal screening for cervical cancer?

On September 10th, 2014, Cervical Cancer Action (CCA) will be hosting its 10th webinar. Building on the growing evidence and experience in cervical cancer prevention presented in previous webinars, this webinar will present the expanding evidence that HPV testing could lead to a breakthrough in our ability to protect all women with cervical cancer screening and treatment.

 

A group of leading experts will discuss the latest scientific evidence, modalities of use, uptake in low- and middle-income countries and the evolution of global and national recommendations for use of HPV testing--changes that could signal a new era in cervical cancer prevention.

 

Presenters:

• Dr. Jose Jeronimo, Senior Advisor for Women's Cancers, and Director of the START-UP Project, PATH, USA.
• Dr. Debbie Saslow, Director of Breast and Gynecologic Cancer, American Cancer Society, USA.
• Dr. Silvina Arrossi, Scientific Coordinator, National Program on Cervical Cancer Prevention, Centro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad/National Council for Scientific and Technologic Research, Argentina.
• Dr. Carolyn Nakisige, Gynecologist, Mulago Teaching and National Referral Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecological Oncology Unit, Uganda.
• Dr. Joanna Cain, Professor and Vice-Chair, OB/GYN, and Director of Faculty Talent Management, University of Massachusetts Medical School and Chair of the WHO Committee on the revision of the C4GEP manual, WHO’s new guidelines on cervical cancer control, USA.

To register, click here.

 

 

 

The Cancer Free Florida Webinar Series - Patient Navigation and Community Health: Engaging Partners to Improve Patient Care

The Florida Department of Health Presents

 

The Cancer Free Florida Webinar Series

Patient Navigation and Community Health: Engaging Partners to Improve Patient Care

Overview

Community Health Workers and Health Navigators serve complimentary roles for people working through a complex health system. These professionals are exploring best practices to support patient access to health services in a variety of communities. This webinar will highlight lessons learned from integrating health access systems.

Learning objectives

• Describe role and responsibilities of Patient Navigators and Community Health Workers
• Discuss George Washington Cancer Institute partnerships with community organizations and Community Health Workers
• Discuss strategies for engaging partners to advance the field of patient navigation and improve patient care

Intended Audience: Health Care Navigators and Professionals, Community Health Workers, Administrators and Interested Stakeholders

This webinar and teleconference is hosted by The Florida Department of Health, Cancer Program

Tuesday, September 09, 2014 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Eastern Time

Featured speaker:

Adrienne Thomas, LGSW

Project Manager, George Washington Cancer Institute

One hour of continuing education units (CEUs) is available in all Children’s Medical Services approved boards of practice including: Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, and Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling.

To join the online meeting:

Please register for Patient Navigation and Community Health use the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7697164496206193666

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.