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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
29
Sat
2024
Latino Community Fair @ Iglesia Nueva Vida
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join Iglesia Neuva Vida at their community fair. There will be health services, information on vaccines, education, activities for kids and food for sale. A COE team member will provide cancer-related information at this event.

Latino Community Health Fair Flyer

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
Jul
27
Sat
2024
1st Annual Veteran & Military Family Venture Resource Fair @ University of Virginia at Wise
Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

This event is open to those agencies/organizations/coalitions/Veteran Owned Businesses who serve veterans and their families in Far SW Virginia/East Tennessee/Eastern Kentucky. The Far SW Veteran’s Coalition is presenting this event in an effort to provide information about a variety of resources to Veterans and their families in Far SW Virginia/East Tennessee/Eastern Kentucky.

Vendor flyer and qr code for 1st Annual Veteran and Military Fa

Aug
8
Thu
2024
Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition Resource Fair @ SWVA Higher Education Center
Aug 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition Resource Fair @ SWVA Higher Education Center

Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition Resource Fair. Come for free information and resources from local and regional community partners for you and your family. COE will be present to provide cancer-related education and navigation resources.

Aug
15
Thu
2024
Free Skin Cancer Screening Event for Shenandoah Employees @ Shenandoah NPS Headquarters
Aug 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free Skin Cancer Screening Event for Shenandoah Employees @ Shenandoah NPS Headquarters

Thursday, August 15th, the National Park Service (NPS), Forefront Dermatology of Fishersville, and UVA OCOE will host a free skin cancer screening event for Shenandoah National Park employees. Forefront Dermatology of Fishersville will provide free skin cancer screenings, while UVA COE will be onsite for cancer screening navigation services and information. Shenandoah NPS Headquarters, from 9-noon and then 1-3 pm.

Aug
31
Sat
2024
Esmont Walks with Heart @ Simpson Park
Aug 31 @ 8:00 am

Present on cancer screenings and offer cancer screening navigation services