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.

Cyber-Seminar Series: Accelerating HPV Vaccine Uptake: What is Working and Why

Research to Reality’s Cyber-Seminar Series
Accelerating HPV Vaccine Uptake: What is Working and Why
September 22, 2014, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Human papillomaviruses (HPV) cause most cases of cervical cancer and large proportions of vaginal, vulvar, anal, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers. HPV vaccines could dramatically reduce the incidence of HPV-associated cancers and other conditions among both females and males, but the uptake of vaccines has fallen short of target levels. The September NCI Research to Reality cyber-seminar will present key goals and high priority research interventions to increase HPV vaccine uptake. We also will highlight promising interventions that through a variety of strategies have created substantive changes in accelerating HPV vaccine uptake.


More information and registration.

August - September Cancer Stakeholder

To view the latest issue please either visit: http://issuu.com/floridahealth/docs/cancer_stakeholder_aug-sept_2014

The link to download the PDF is available under the "Share” link below the publication.

This issue includes:

Program Spotlight: August is National Immunization Awareness Month and September is Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

State Update: Increased funding for Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program 

Cancer Survivor Tips: New section - Survivor tips for air travel

Tools and Resources: Upcoming webinars, workshops and opportunities for continuing education credits

Cancer in the News: The latest articles from great resources such as National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Institute for Cancer Research, Medline Plus, HealthDay, Science Daily, and Medical News Today

Funding Opportunities: For impacting health status, palliative care, healthcare access, professional development, epidemiology, and research

Events: Local and national conferences for cancer stakeholders

Alachua County Celebration of "Take a Loved One to the Doctor Month" - Sept 20 Health Summits

The Cancer Health Disparities Program of the University  of Florida Health Cancer Center is proud to partner with the Florida Department of Health, Alachua County, to celebrate “Take a Loved One to the Doctor Month”.  

 

Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the Paramount Hotel and Conference Center (2900 SW 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32608) for the following events:

 

• 5th Annual Gainesville Community Health and Empowerment Summit (10:00 am—2:00 pm)
• Florida Prostate Cancer Advocates Summit for Black Men (10:00 am—3:00 pm)

 

Both summits are free, but reservation is requested. RSVP at cancer.ufl.edu/healthsummit or call 352.273.5613.

 

If you are interested in offering health educational workshops/free health screenings or if you are a physician (all specialties welcome) who would like to participate in the “Meet the Doctor” roundtable sessions, please contact Mr. Christopher Hill at chill@cop.ufl.edu or Mr. Kenneth Stokes at kstokes@cop.ufl.edu or call 352-294-5147.