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Sep
9
Sat
2023
Health and Wellness Fair @ Cunningham United Methodist Church
Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

EVENT: Health and Wellness Fair in Fluvanna

Date: Saturday, September 9th, 10-2pm

Details: HEARHEARR2023R – Health Equity and Access in Rural Regions provides health assessments, education, and several service providers at Cunningham United Methodist Church, 3389 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Palmyra, VA.

Sep
13
Wed
2023
Breast Cancer Screening Landscape Webinar
Sep 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Please join Dr. Priya Ganti on September 13, 2023 from 12-1pm for the next webinar on the Breast Cancer Screening Landscape. Dr. Ganti, MD, PhD, is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Fellowship trained in breast imaging.  In addition to her clinical role, she is the director of breast MRI for the UVA breast imaging division.  Her additional areas of interest include care for underserved women locally, regionally, and globally.

Join us to learn about the latest breast cancer screening information including guidelines, best practices, issues, and policies with a focus on interventions that can reduce barriers to cancer screening. This webinar is presented by Dr. Priya Ganti, MD, PhD. 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 part of our Cancer Screening Landscape webinar series. Please stay tuned to learn more about the next webinars in this series! BEFORE YOU REGISTER: If you are earning CE credits, please ensure you have read the disclosure information included in the webinar flyer.

The attached Breast Cancer Screening Webinar Flyer provides details, continuing education disclosures, and the link to register for this current event.    

Meeting Registration – ZoomBreast Cancer screening

Sep
30
Sat
2023
Men’s Day Health Event @ Mount Zion First African Baptist Church
Sep 30 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Men’s Day Health EventMens day health 2023. All men are welcome!

Health screenings- tournaments-giveaways-food

This is a free event. For information call or email Jackie Martin at jgm9u@virginia.edu or 434-243-8352

Oct
5
Thu
2023
SWVA Community Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting
Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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.

Please RVSP and remember to add the date to your calendar
Click here to RSVP.
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Oct
7
Sat
2023
UVA Breast Care Center Breast Screening Days- Update Nov. 11 Date has been Canceled
Oct 7 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

UVA Breast Care Center Breast Screening DayUVA Breast Care Center Breast Screening Days- update Nov. 11th date has been canceled.

Date: October 7th & November 11th, Location: UVA Breast Care Center

Screenings start at 8 a.m. for both insured and uninsured individuals. To schedule your screening, please call 434-243-4704.

Please have the following information to schedule:

-Name & date of birth

-Last mammogram information

-Insurance and provider information

 

Oct
14
Sat
2023
Latinx Health Fair- Breast Cancer Screening Event with UVA Mobile Mammography Coach @ Abermarle High School
Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Latinx Health Fair 2023 FlyerMark Your Calendar: October 14, 2023, is Your Breast Cancer Screening Day!
The UVA Breast Care UVA Mammography Coach will be at Albemarle High School in Charlottesville between noon and 4 pm as part of the Latinx Health Fair hosted by Latino Health Initiative.
Schedule your breast screening today. Call 434-243-6415.
No insurance? Find out if you qualify for a FREE mammogram through the Every Woman’s Life Program: https://bit.ly/3ECmaSN
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Marque su calendario: ¡el 14 de octubre de 2023 es su día para hacerse su examen de detección para el cáncer de mama!
El Autobus de Mamografía de UVA estará en Albemarle High School ubicado en Charlottesville entre el mediodía y las 4 PM como parte de la Feria de Salud Latina organizada por La Iniciativa de Salud Latina.
Programe su examen de detección para el cáncer de mama hoy. Llame al 434-243-6415.
¿No tiene seguro médico? Descubra si califica para una mamografía GRATUITA a través del Programa Every Woman’s Life: https://bit.ly/45JyAUP
Nov
8
Wed
2023
Lung Cancer Screening Landscape Webinar
Nov 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Please join Aimee Strong, DNP, AGACNP-BC on November 8, 2023 from 12-1pm for the next webinar on the Lung Cancer Screening Landscape. Dr. Strong has worked as both a RN and NP at UVA since 1995.  She worked at Centra Health in Thoracic Surgery from 2015-2019 where she developed and led the first lung cancer screening program for Central and Southside Virginia.  Aimee returned to UVA in 2019 to lead the Lung Cancer Screening Program.  At both Centra and UVA, patient and provider outreach has been an important aspect of Aimee’s work to grow lung cancer screening in Virginia. In addition to working in the Lung Cancer Screening Program, Aimee also works in Thoracic Surgery where she cares for patient with Lung Cancer, Esophageal cancer, and benign thoracic diseases.  Her other clinical interests include smoking cessation, incidental pulmonary nodule management, and health promotion/disease prevention.  Aimee received her Bachelor’s in Nursing from VCU, her Master’s in Nursing from UVA, and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from ODU.  Aimee resides with her husband, Bill, in Nelson County Virginia, gleefully enjoying their empty nest.

The attached promotional flyer provides details, continuing education disclosures, and the link to register for this current event.    

Lung Cancer Screening

Nov
11
Sat
2023
UVA Breast Care Center Breast Screening Days- Update Nov. 11 Date has been Canceled
Nov 11 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

UVA Breast Care Center Breast Screening DayUVA Breast Care Center Breast Screening Days- update Nov. 11th date has been canceled.

Date: October 7th & November 11th, Location: UVA Breast Care Center

Screenings start at 8 a.m. for both insured and uninsured individuals. To schedule your screening, please call 434-243-4704.

Please have the following information to schedule:

-Name & date of birth

-Last mammogram information

-Insurance and provider information

 

Nov
15
Wed
2023
Cancer Health Disparities Symposium @ Graduate Hotel
Nov 15 @ 3:00 pm – Nov 16 @ 3:30 pm

During this two-day in-person event,  research and community efforts to address disparities across the catchment area will be highlighted

Day 1 | November 15 
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Community partners and Cancer Center members will hear how community-based organizations are addressing the cancer burden in Virginia. A short community presentation will be given followed by a networking reception for researchers and community partners.

  • Collaboration Across the Catchment Area
  • Research and Community Partners Reception

Day 2 | November 16 
8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Cancer Center members and community partners will learn about the latest in health disparities programs and research. Topics will focus on:

  • Community Advisory Council Recommendations
  • Catchment Area Disparities
  • Cancer Screening and Research
  • Community Grant Projects
  • Cancer Health Disparities Research

We kindly ask that you RVSP by October 6th.  Attendance during both days is highly recommended. Click here to RSVP.

View flyer here

Jan
10
Wed
2024
Cervical Cancer Screening Landscape Webinar
Jan 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The Cancer Screening Landscape webinar series is a 6 webinar series offered in a live webinar format scheduled every other month on the second Wednesday of the month from 12-1pm.  The live opportunity offers the opportunity to ask questions of the Subject Matter Expert (SME) as well as dialogue with colleagues about the cancer and cancer screening landscape.  1 Continuing Education credit will be awarded for each webinar attended.

The desired outcomes of this series are:

  • Develop competencies to communicate cancer screening awareness and patient education effectively.
  • Describe best practices to determine appropriate testing for individuals that meet guidelines for cancer screening.
  • Explain existing and emerging issues, policies, and barriers to optimizing cancer screening.

The Cervical Cancer Screening Landscape webinar is currently in development with the UVA Medical Education team and information should be available soon.