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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)

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.

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.

Present on cancer screenings and offer cancer screening navigation services