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The next quarterly SWVA CAB Meeting is Thursday, October 5th, noon-1:30 pm via Zoom.
This meeting will be virtual and include subcommittee breakout sessions.

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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.

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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

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).

• Lodging:
  • No discounted rates are available for this event.
  • Nearby accommodations recommended by Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
• Parking:
  • Participants should park in Lots B and C. Signage will be posted to help direct you to the event.
  • We are located in the Auditorium inside the Kelly Education Center
• Summit Contact: Lindsay Hauser
• Eliminate Tobacco Use Virginia Summit 2024 Agenda

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)

Join us to learn about the latest skin cancer screening information including guidelines, best practices, issues, and policies with a focus on interventions that can reduce barriers to cancer screening. This webinar will be presented by Mark Russell, MD. Dr. Russell is a Professor of Dermatology, Otolaryngology, and Pathology and Director of Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery at UVA. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing designates this live webinar for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. This webinar is the last webinar of our 2024 Cancer Screening Landscape webinar series.

Skin Webinar- Cancer Screening Landscape

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.

The task force aims to prioritize, act on, and decrease cancer disparities in the region, ensuring proactive cancer screenings and vaccinations. The next meeting is scheduled for July 22, 1- 3 pm, at the United Way Meeting Space in Danville. For more information, contact Ashley Banegas.

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