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Nov
14
Thu
2019
Great American Smokeout @ Carver Recreation Center
Nov 14 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Interesting in quitting tobacco? Join the UVA Cancer Center and other local organizations for the Great American Smokeout.  This free event, will help you create a personalized plan for quitting while getting to check out community resources that may support you in your attempt.  Learn helpful tips on nutrition, physical activity and stress management.  Free chair massages and ear acupuncture will also be available.  Drop in anytime between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.  No registration required.

Mar
4
Wed
2020
Let’s Talk: Guts & Butts @ Brooks Family YMCA
Mar 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for this FREE EVENT to learn more about colorectal cancer and why early detection is so important!

Mar
14
Sat
2020
Let’s Talk: Guts & Butts @ Coates Recreation Center
Mar 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for this FREE EVENT to learn more about colorectal cancer and why early detection is so important!

Mar
24
Tue
2020
Let’s Talk: Guts & Butts @ Christiansburg Recreation Center
Mar 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for this FREE EVENT to learn more about colorectal cancer and why early detection is so important!

Apr
1
Wed
2020
Let’s Talk: Guts & Butts @ Averett University
Apr 1 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for this FREE EVENT to learn more about colorectal cancer and why early detection is so important!

Apr
2
Thu
2020
Let’s Talk: Guts & Butts @ Danville City Health Fair Community Market
Apr 2 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join us for this FREE EVENT to learn more about colorectal cancer and why early detection is so important!

Apr
13
Mon
2020
Eliminate Tobacco Use Mid-Atlantic Tobacco Summit @ University of Virginia
Apr 13 @ 3:30 pm – Apr 14 @ 4:30 pm

Join UVA Cancer Center and VCU Massey Cancer Center along with the Mid Atlantic Tobacco Free Steering Committee as they host the second annual Eliminate Tobacco Use Mid-Atlantic Summit on April 13-14, 2020 in Charlottesville, Virginia.  More information on the event will be available in early 2020.

Jun
12
Fri
2020
Virtual Tobacco Toolkit Workshop
Jun 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Need a refresher on the Tobacco Toolkit? Join UVA Cancer Center’s Connie Clark on Friday, June 12th from 10:30am – 11:30am as she provides an update on the Tobacco Toolkit and the latest on Youth Tobacco and Nicotine Use. Please register for this Virtual Tobacco & Nicotine Toolkit Workshop here!

Jul
16
Thu
2020
Virtual Eliminate Tobacco Use Summit
Jul 16 @ 9:00 am – Jul 17 @ 2:15 pm

The University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center have partnered with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT System and the partner institutions listed below to hold one virtual Eliminate Tobacco Use Summit on July 16 & 17, to avoid large gatherings and to protect yourself and others. Details on the summit, the dynamic lineup of speakers and regional/state breakout discussions can be found here: https://www.eliminatetobaccouse.org/2020-virtual-summit. Registration is $25/person, with an option of earning continuing education credits, for an additional $20.

As founding partners, MD Anderson collaborates with local and state organizations in the following regions to host Summits aimed to create tobacco-free cultures through policy, prevention and cessation. The Eliminate Tobacco Use Summits welcome a variety of professionals working in higher education, tobacco prevention, cessation, and policy; as well as, community and non-profit partners.

Oct
24
Sat
2020
RASAP’s Drug Takeback @ Walmart
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

This event provides an opportunity for community members to dispose of prescription drugs currently in their home to help prevent misuse by family members or others who may be in the home. This event is free to the public.

  • Mark your calendars for the October 2020 Take Back Event– October 24, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Walmart on Mount Cross Rd. in Danville.
  • If you are interested in volunteering, contact Brenna at blink@dpcs.org.