Technical Assistance Periodical
Vol 3, Issue 8
News from GW Cancer Institute


The GW Cancer Institute is pleased to announce the release of a new social media toolkit for National Cancer Survivors Day. If your organization is looking to promote National Cancer Survivors Day on June 5 or throughout the month of June, this toolkit is a great start. With sample Tweets and Facebook posts, evidence-based practices for communicating with survivors, caregivers and health care providers, you can leverage your organization's social media presence and raise awareness. Get your toolkit today.
 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Tips from Former Smokers national tobacco education campaign has been heralded as a "best buy for public health." The 2012 campaign was responsible for approximately 100,000 smokers quitting permanently and preventing 17,000 premature deaths. How should cancer control professionals adapt this successful campaign to their state, regional and local audiences, while maintaining the campaign's fidelity, working within budget and abiding by CDC's rules and regulations? Learn from Jane Mitchko, MEd, Deputy Health Communications Branch Chief, from CDC's Office on Smoking and Health and have your questions answered. Learn more and register for the May 31st webinar.


Staff from the GW Cancer Institute attended the 2016 American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Cancer Summit in Traverse City, Michigan. As evaluators of the summit, the team collected surveys and qualitative data and will produce a report to be released early this summer. Feedback received from summit attendees will also inform future technical assistance products tailored to AI/AN coalition and community needs. Read more.
Training and Events

National Native Network Webinar Series: Traditional Foods Toolkit

On May 31 at 3:00 p.m. EDT, the National Native Network will host a webinar on traditional foods and their role in improving health. Register

Indiana Survivorship Summit

On June 8 at 8:30 a.m. EDT, the Indiana Cancer Consortium will host a conference on research and best practices for cancer detection, treatment and survivorship. Continuing education credits are available. Register.


On June 16-18, the American Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute, CDC and the LIVESTRONG foundation will host a conference to bring together researchers, clinicians, cancer survivors, advocates, program planners, policy-makers and public health experts to discuss cancer survivorship. Learn more.
Resources



What We're Reading
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In This Issue
GW Cancer Institute Quick Links
Cancer Control Spotlight:
CCCNP HPV Workshop
The Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership HPV work group recently met to discuss facilitators and barriers to increased HPV vaccination coverage. Cancer control professionals from across the country met at the two-day event to brainstorm strategies and opportunities to improve HPV vaccination rates and prevent cancer. Download the conference presentations to learn more.
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