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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

Apr
11
Thu
2024
Eliminate Tobacco Use Virginia Summit 2024 @ Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

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).

FamHealth Gallery Walk @ University of Virginia at Wise
Apr 11 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

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)

gallery walk

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
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.