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Feb
22
Thu
2024
SWVA Community Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting
Feb 22 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

The next quarterly SWVA CAB Meeting is Thursday, February 22, from noon-1:30 pm via Zoom.
This meeting will be virtual and include subcommittee breakout sessions.

Please RVSP for the meeting: Meeting Registration

 

 

Mar
16
Sat
2024
Colon Cancer Event- Poo! Don’t let Colon Cancer Scare You! @ 150 Slayton Ave
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 am

Join the UVA Cancer Center and VCU Cancer Center for free
brunch and real talk about colon cancer, the impact it is having in
the Danville area, and how you can take care of your colon health.

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
150 Slayton Ave, Danville, VA 24540

Open to all interested in learning about cancer and
colon health

Register for the event by emailing Ashley at fum7ft@virginia.edu

Poo! Don’t Let Cancer Scare You Flyers

Apr
11
Thu
2024
Eliminate Tobacco Use Virginia Summit 2024 @ Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

The Eliminate Tobacco Use Initiative convenes an annual summit addressing the key areas of policy, prevention/education and cessation. The Eliminate Tobacco Use Summit creates a collaborative environment for institutions of higher education, along with key stakeholders at the state and national level to share best practices and increase their network and community of support.

The Virginia Summit will be held in person at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (1800 Lakeside Ave. Richmond, VA 23228).

FamHealth Gallery Walk @ University of Virginia at Wise
Apr 11 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Annual End-of-Year Gallery Walk

    • Date and Time: Thursday, April 11th, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
    • Location: Greear Gym, University of Virginia’s College at Wise, 1 College Ave, Wise, VA 24293
    • Details: Over the course of the FamHealth Project, the students have refined their messages to resonate with six target groups. Using engaging videos, they will depict common scenarios students and community members face, providing practical guidance in navigating these challenges. (See Flyer for more details)

gallery walk

May
30
Thu
2024
SWVA Cancer Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting @ Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
May 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The next quarterly SWVA CAB Meeting is Thursday, May 30th, 10 am -2 pm at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Room 222
This in-person meeting will provide a virtual option.  A lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

More details to come.

Jun
11
Tue
2024
Dan River Region Cancer Task Force Meeting
Jun 11 all-day

Kickoff for the Dan River Region Cancer Task Force Meeting. Re-establishing the focus of the task force and future mission.

Stay in the Game Kickoff
Jun 11 all-day

Stay in the Game Danville Kickoff promoting prostate cancer screening and prevention

Jun
24
Mon
2024
Stay in the Game Kickoff
Jun 24 all-day

Stay in the Game Charlottesville Kickoff promoting prostate cancer screening and prevention.

Jun
29
Sat
2024
Healthy Streets Healthy People @ Booker T Washington Park
Jun 29 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 Healthy Streets/Healthy People June 29th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Booker T. Washington Park.  This is a free event, and everyone is welcome.  Contact healthstreetshealthypeopleva@gmail.com for more information. A COE team member we be present with cancer-related information.
flyer
Jul
6
Sat
2024
Sisters Conquering Cancer Front Porch Series @ McGuffey Arts Center
Jul 6 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sisters Conquering Cancer is hosting a Front Porch Series
Join in the fun! Play Cancer Screening Bingo – Learn about cancer screening while having fun. Saturday, July 6th at the McGuffey Arts Center from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm