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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

Jun
11
Tue
2024
Stay in the Game Kickoff
Jun 11 all-day

Stay in the Game Danville Kickoff promoting prostate cancer screening and prevention

Jun
13
Thu
2024
One Stop Shop
Jun 13 all-day

The event intends to provide a one stop shop of various types of resources (including health) for community members, specifically community members that have been previously incarcerated.

Jun
18
Tue
2024
Appalachian Re-entry Council Resource Fair @ Mountain Empire Community College
Jun 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Resource fair for community population re-entering society. Numerous community partners will be participating.Resource Fair

Jun
19
Wed
2024
Latino Health Initiative SW Community Health Clinic
Jun 19 all-day

Providing cancer screening navigation services with monthly educational focus on certain cancer types and/or cancer prevention information.

Jun
24
Mon
2024
Stay in the Game Kickoff
Jun 24 all-day

Stay in the Game Charlottesville Kickoff promoting prostate cancer screening and prevention.

Jun
26
Wed
2024
Loaves and Fishes
Jun 26 all-day

More details to come.

Jun
29
Sat
2024
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.
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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
10
Wed
2024
Emergency Food Network @ Emergency Food Network
Jul 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Providing general cancer screening information and navigation services to community members during EFN food distribution.