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Sep
26
Thu
2024
Galax Senior Day @ Felts Park
Sep 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Galax Senior Day @ Felts Park

UVACC COE will be present to provide cancer-related information and navigation services. UVACC is not hosting this event.

Sep
28
Sat
2024
Vance Street Baptist Church Community Expo and Fun Day @ Camp Grove Rec Center
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Vance Street Baptist Church Community Expo and Fun Day @ Camp Grove Rec Center

Engage in interactive activities, gain insights on health conditions, and discover resources to enhance your overall well-being.

Oct
1
Tue
2024
Fifeville Community Health Station @ Abundant Life Ministries
Oct 1 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Who: various health professionals, including nurses, pharmacists, CHWs, and navigators

What: Fifeville Community Health Station

Where: 782 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903 (Abundant Life Ministries)

Why*: The purpose of these bi-weekly (every two weeks) events is to advance community engagement and health equity for all. At Fifeville Health Station, residents can receive free blood-pressure and blood-sugar checkups, get help accessing their cancer screenings, as well as take home fresh produce via a pay-what-you-can farm stand.

Oct
4
Fri
2024
Henrietta Lacks Statue Viewing
Oct 4 all-day

Hosted by NACCP and Lack Family. More Details to come.

Oct
5
Sat
2024
Relay for Life Survivor Dinner @ Southwest Virginia Community College
Oct 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Purpose: fellowship with cancer survivors in the area and provide information on weSurvive program

UVACC COE not hosting but will be in attendance

Flyer

Oct
7
Mon
2024
Child’s Day, Alpha Kappa Event
Oct 7 all-day
Oct
12
Sat
2024
Grundy Ram
Oct 12 @ 6:00 am – Oct 13 @ 12:15 pm

Free dental, vision, and medical services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time constraints, be prepared to choose between DENTAL and VISION services. Medical services are offered to every patient attending the clinic.

UVACC COE not hosting but will be in attendance to provide cancer related education and navigation assistance.

GRUNDY, VA – Remote Area Medical (ramusa.org)

Oct
16
Wed
2024
Latino Health Initiative SW Community Health Clinic @ Southwood Boys and Girls Club building
Oct 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Providing cancer screening navigation services with a monthly educational focus on certain cancer types and/or cancer prevention information. A COE Navigation Team member will be present to provide cancer-related navigation services.

Oct
17
Thu
2024
SWVA Cancer Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting
Oct 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

The next quarterly SWVA CAB Meeting is Thursday, October 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.
This meeting will be virtual and include subcommittee breakout sessions.

Meeting registration link and agenda will be provided soon.

 

 

Understanding Cancer + Navigation Event Part 1 @ CHVS Louisa
Oct 17 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This free 2-part Understanding Cancer workshop helps you understand cancer risks and cancer screenings. You’ll also get personal support from a trained UVA Cancer Screening Navigator. Food and refreshments will be provided. Whether you’re new to the topic or want personalized screening help, this workshop is for you! This event is hosted by the Central Virginia Health Services and the University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center.

This workshop is for anyone interested in learning about:

  • Cancer and cancer screenings
  • How to take action toward better health

2-PART WORKSHOP EVENT DETAILS:

PART 1: October 17, 2024

Time: 3-5 PM

Location: CVHS Louisa, 410 Industrial Dr. Louisa, VA 23093

PART 2: October 29, 2024

Time: 3-5 PM

Location: CVHS Louisa, 410 Industrial Dr. Louisa, VA 23093

For questions, please contact: Robin Tyler at 804-895-3052 or robintyler@cvhsinc.org