The 2007 Summit's Focus is on Cancer Health Disparities
Differences in who gets cancer and dies of the disease still exists in Wisconsin. The 2007 Summit brought 200 partners from around the state together to discuss the problem of cancer health disparities and what we can all do to work to eliminate these disparities.
The event's focus was echoed by Keynote Speaker Dr. Harold Freeman, Senior Advisor for Eliminating Cancer Health Disparities at the National Cancer Institute and Medical Director of the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention. His thoughts provoked the audience and have inspired them to action. Other highlights of the day included:
- Welcomes by Dr. Sheri Johnson from the WI Division of Public Health
and Mr. Bill Petasnick of the American Hospital Association.
- Cancer Survivor Panel Discussion moderated by Dr. Eugene Pruitt.
Panel Members included: Ralph Shipp, Carmen Hernandez, and
Patsy Alderson.
- Plenary on Wisconsin's Assessment of Cancer Care and Satisfaction
Survey Results by Dr. Amy Trentham-Dietz.
- Breakout sessions focusing on underserved populations in Wisconsin.
- Promising Projects Poster Session.
Summit Presentations
The slides for the following presentations can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.
The complete Summit Agenda of the day's activities and events is now available.
Keynote Address - Dr. Harold Freeman
Patient Navigation A Community Centered Approach To Reducing Cancer Mortality. Presentation Material
Harold P. Freeman, MD, speaks on "Poverty, Culture, and Social
Injustice: Determinants of Cancer Disparities" on April 18, 2007 at the
University of WI-Paul P. Carbone Cancer Center
Video
Breakout Presentations:
Wisconsin's American Indian Cancer Surveillance Project
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Improving American Indian Cancer Surveillance and Data Reporting
in Wisconsin:
Jackie Matloub, Kimmine Pierce, Laura Stephenson, and
Rick Strickland. Presentation Material
Cancer Awareness and Screening Issues in Underserved Populations
- Latina Breast Cancer Issues: Dr. Patricia Tellez-Giron
Presentation Material
- Cancer Issues in the SE Asian Community: Dr. Cha Lee
Presentation Material - Coming Soon.
African American Cancer Interventions
Palliative Care in Indian Country
Closing Plenary: What are the Barriers to Accessing Care?
- The ACCESS Survey Results: Dr. Amy Trentham-Dietz
Presentation Material - Coming Soon.
Wisconsin Cancer Council Awards Presented
Congratulations to the 2007 WCC Award Recipients! Four awards were given out at this year’s Summit to the following outstanding volunteers who have and continue to contribute to the advancement of cancer control in Wisconsin:
- Becky Campbell, Monroe County Public Health, for her outstanding efforts in behalf of Local Public Heath and Rural Health Issues to the Wisconsin Cancer Council Steering Committee.
- Kate Fletemeyer, National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service, for her leadership and contributions to the Wisconsin Cancer Council Steering Committee.
- Carolyn Mesbah, American Cancer Society-Midwest Division, for her participation on the Steering Committee for the CCC Plan planning process, the Core Planning Team, and the Wisconsin Cancer Council Steering Committee.
- Doug Reding, Marshfield Clinic, for his participation as past Chairperson of the Wisconsin Cancer Council and Steering Committee co-chair for CCC Planning process
Pre-Summit Open House Reception
Over 75 people attended the first ever Pre-Summit Reception in honor of Dr. Harold Freeman on Wednesday, April 18, at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Health Research Center Auditorium.
Many of the reception attendees were new to the Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Control program and the Wisconsin Cancer Council. At the reception, five posters were featured and the posters’ authors had the opportunity to personally share their work with Dr. Freeman.
