January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
 According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2010 there were 12,200 new diagnoses and 4,210 deaths from cervical cancer in the U.S. Although cervical cancer was once the leading cause of cancer death among women, over the past few decades, with early detection and the integration of the HPV vaccine, the death rates have decreased significantly. Read more... |
Upcoming Events 
Think Pink Expo
February 2, 2013
12 noon-4 p.m.
Plymouth State University
The Think Pink Expo will offer the community resources related to all aspects of breast cancer including: prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, survivorship, family support, and complementary and alternative therapies.
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Tools & Resources
The "Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2009" was released to the public January 7, 2013. The report is being published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI). The report provides an update of cancer incidence rates (new cases), death rates, and trends in the United States. Click here for the full report. --- Newly Launched NCI Map Stories Show Geographic Patterns of Cancer Click here to view --- Concord Hospital's Anticancer Lifestyle Program published its first newsletter in December 2012. Click here if your are interested in reading more or to sign up for the newsletter. --- A new easy-to-read report from the Obesity Prevention Program (OPP)
summarizes the findings of a 2011 study of New Hampshire city and town policies that support healthy eating and active living. Click here for full report. ---
| Susan G. Komen for the Cure recently announced a Request for Applications (RFA) for its 2013
National Vulnerable Populations Grants. Grant deadline is January 18, 2013. Click here for
more info.
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Message from the Board
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As we begin 2013, it's a good time to both reflect on the past and look to the future. NH CCC had a busy 2012! Our five
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NH CCC Board Chair, Nancy Kane, MS, RN, AOCN
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work groups and six committees, comprised entirely of volunteers, continue to be remarkably engaged and productive. Over the year, I attended at least one meeting of each work group and committee; the passion, expertise, enthusiasm, and collaboration demonstrated by every leader and member were inspiring. I am proud to be associated with such a dedicated group of people collectively pursuing such important goals and priorities. We also put on a terrific Annual Meeting attended by nearly 200 attendees. Due to the exceptional efforts of the Planning Committee, we offered a great day of learning and networking. The Planning Committee just finalized the program agenda for our 2013 conference, and I can assure you that this year's event will be just as good! Be sure to register early for "Navigating Turbulent Waters: Reducing the Burden of Cancer in Individuals and Communities" on Wednesday, March 20th.
We also said a fond good-bye to Karen Bugler, who retired from the role of Program Coordinator for the State Comprehensive Cancer Control Program for many years, and welcomed Whitney Hammond into this role. We know our partnership with New Hampshire's Division of Public Health Services will continue to be as positive and collaborative as it was while Karen was in place.
As I begin my second (and last!) year as Board Chair, I am excited about the year ahead. We have great work group and committee leadership and robust membership. We have an exciting and timely Annual Meeting agenda. We are beginning a legislative session providing new opportunities to make progress on the public health issues so critical to moving the NH CCC priorities forward. All in all, 2013 shapes up to be a good year. Thank you so much for engaging in this important work.
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'Let No Woman Be Overlooked' Program Offers Screening for Cervical Cancer
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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Did you know that cervical cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when it is detected early? Cervical Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to highlight issues related to cervical cancer, HPV disease, and how important it is for early detection.
One of the Collaboration's partners, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) would like to remind all women that they should be screened for cervical cancer. Women in New Hampshire who meet certain income criteria may be eligible for free screening services through the Let No Woman Be Overlooked program.
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Bridging the Gap Between Obesity and Cancer
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Regina Flynn, BS, Program Manager for the New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services, Obesity Prevention Program (OPP) and Comprehensive Cancer Collaboration (CCC) Primary Prevention Work group member, has been bridging the gap between obesity and cancer for the past four years. The OPP worked h
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Regina Flynn, BS, Program Manager, NH DPHS, OPP
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and in hand with the Foundation for Healthy Communities to
align the objectives in the HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) Plan with the primary prevention priorities in the CCC Plan. The focus is on policies to improve nutrition, rates of breastfeeding and physical activity, using an environmental and systems change approach so that the places where we live, learn, and play provide opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity. The link between obesity and cancer are the focus of this collaboration and herein lies the value. Elements in the Plan focus on population based interventions versus individual focused behavior changes.
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Public Policy and Education Committee Update
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The Public Policy and Education Committee (PPEC) has decided to focus its efforts this coming year on the following subjects: Palliative Care; Tobacco; and Access to Care.
The work group will be monitoring legislation that will be filed in the coming weeks to determine whether or not we will be supporting or opposing, as well as what resources we can commit. Please stay tuned for further details.
Nancy Kane and Mike Rollo, Co-Chairs
NH CCC PPEC
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Whitney Hammond: New Program Coordinator for the State Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
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NH CCC welcomes Whitney Hammond as the new Program Coordinator for the State Comprehensive Cancer Control Program. Whitney joins the NH Division of Public Health Services with a background in behavioral health. She has a number of years experience developing community partnerships and working collaboratively to improve the health outcomes of New Hampshire's vulnerable  | |
Whitney Hammond, Program Coordinator NH Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
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populations. Whitney previously worked for the Bureau of Behavioral Health and Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center as a trainer and consultant focused on providing technical assistance to community mental health centers around monitoring outcomes and implementing evidence-based mental health practices. Whitney received her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire with a concentration in community & administrative practice. She is excited about getting involved with the Collaboration and is particularly interested in primary prevention activities related to tobacco and obesity. In her free time, Whitney can be found enjoying a family run with her husband, their nine-month-old daughter, and their Weimaraner. Whitney is a native of New Hampshire who is passionate about working to ensure that it remains a place that fosters healthy lifestyles. |
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NH CCC Works with MFNE to promote 'Your Skin Is In' and 'Teens on Tanning' Forums in NH
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NH CCC partner, The Melanoma Foundation of New England (MFNE) will hold its 6th annual Your Skin Is In No-Tanning Pledge contest from January to April 2013 at high schools and colleges across New England. MFNE's program educates teens and young adults on the dangers of tanning and the direct link between tanning beds and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Schools that gather the most No-Tanning student pledges earn cash awards, gift certificates, trips to Six Flags New England, pizza parties, and more.
To support the program, MFNE representatives and melanoma survivors will travel to sc hools across New England - including New Hampshire - to present anti-tanning information, games, and facial scans. A core part of the program are the stories told by young melanoma survivors. The NH CCC is working with MFNE on two Teens on Tanning Forums to be held on Friday, February 15th from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in Laconia, and on Saturday, February 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Concord.
According to Deb Girard, MFNE's Executive Director, "Teens want to believe that 'it can't happen to them,' or that it's safe to just get a 'base tan' before the prom or before spring break. The truth is that tanning booths emit up to 15 times more UV radiation than the sun. There is no such thing as a safe tan." Girard adds, "Through Your Skin Is In we've been able to reach a quarter million students over the past five years and we hope the message resonates throughout adulthood. By taking the No-Tanning Pledge these students become empowered to take charge of their own health, and become advocates for safe skin-care."
Learn more about Your Skin Is In and the Teens on Tanning Forums contact Amy Mason at 978-371-5613 or amason@mfne.org.
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