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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

Mar
16
Sat
2024
Colon Cancer Event- Poo! Don’t let Colon Cancer Scare You! @ 150 Slayton Ave
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 am

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

May
8
Wed
2024
Skin Cancer Screening Landscape Webinar
May 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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

Skin cancer screening webinar

 

 

May
11
Sat
2024
UVA Skin Screening Day @ UVA Dermatology
May 11 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get a free skin cancer screening by a UVA Health dermatologist and learn how to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer.
You should get screened if you:
– Are frequently exposed to the sun and UV light
– Have a family history of skin cancer
– Have a mole that has changed in shape, color or size or a sore that won’t heal
To sign up, call 855.977.3756 and mention the free screening.
Parking is always free for patients in the 11th Street Garage.
You can also bring a baseball cap or visor to exchange for a new sun hat, while supplies last!
Learn more about skin cancer treatment at UVA Health: https://bit.ly/3TZqUci
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Hágase una prueba de detección de cáncer de piel gratuita con un dermatólogo de UVA Health y aprenda a protegerse a sí mismo y a su familia del cáncer de piel.
Debería hacerse una prueba de detección sí:
– Se expone con frecuencia al sol y a los rayos UV
– Tiene antecedentes familiares de cáncer de piel
– Tiene un lunar que ha cambiado de forma, color o tamaño o una llaga que no se cura
Para inscribirse, llame al 855.977.3756 y mencione el examen gratuito.
Contamos con estacionamiento gratuito para los pacientes en el garaje de 11th Street.
Traiga una gorra de béisbol o una visera para cambiarla por un nuevo sombrero para el sol, hasta agotar las reservas de sombreros.
Aprenda más acerca del tratamiento del cáncer de piel en UVA Health: https://bit.ly/3TZqUci
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.
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
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.

Jul
11
Thu
2024
One Stop Shop @ Carver Recreation Center
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

To provide health, legal, and community services to community members who are returning from incarceration. COE will be providing cancer screening navigation services and connecting attendees with local resources.

Jul
16
Tue
2024
Abundant Life Event @ 782 Prospect Ave
Jul 16 @ 5:30 pm

Community outreach event providing cancer screening navigation services and spreading general cancer screening awareness.

 The purpose of these bi-weekly (every two weeks) events is to advance community engagement and health equity for all. At Fifeville Health Station, residents can receive free blood-pressure and blood-sugar checkups, get help accessing their cancer screenings, as well as take home fresh produce via a pay-what-you-can farm stand.

Location: 782 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA

Jul
17
Wed
2024
Latino Health Initiative SW Community Health Clinic @ Southwood Boys and Girls Club building
Jul 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Providing cancer screening navigation services with a monthly educational focus on certain cancer types and/or cancer prevention information. A COE Navigation Team member will be present to provide cancer-related navigation services.