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7th Annual Women in Science Conference


Sponsor/Host: NEIU Center of Health and ChicagoCHEC
Location: Hybrid: via Zoom & NEIU Main Campus
Address: 5500 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
More information: View Event Page »

Please register to receive specific details regarding room locations and zoom details.

Scan the QR code above or click HERE to register.

Celebrating Black History: Leaders and Legacies of the Black Community


Sponsor/Host: Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET)
Location: Northwestern University Chicago Campus
Address: 302 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Scan the QR code above or click HERE to register.

The Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials


Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: Via Zoom
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Register HERE to receive the Zoom details for this event.

8th Annual Community Forum


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Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC 8th Annual Community Forum
Location: Arturo Velazquez Institute
Address: 2800 S Western Ave Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Save the date and register for ChicagoCHEC’s 8th Annual Community Forum. This year’s theme is Community Health Connections: Bridging Gaps in Cancer through Conversations.

Our forum returns to in-person this year on Friday, September 29th from 9am-2:30pm at Arturo Velazquez Institute. It is free & open to the public!

Date: Friday, September 29th

Time: 9 am-2:30 pm

Location: Arturo Velazquez Institute, 2800 S Western Ave Chicago, IL 60608

Register

Structural Solutions for Diverse Cancer Clinical Trials


Sponsor/Host: University of Illinois Cancer Center, Genentech, the All of Us Research Program and Equal Hope
Location: Chicago State University
Address: 9501 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, IL 60628

At the 100 Black Men of Chicago Health and Wellness Expo, leaders from the University of Illinois Cancer Center, Genentech, the All of Us Research Program and Equal Hope will host a panel discussion on structural solutions for diverse cancer clinical trials.

Diverse Cancer Clinical Trials Experts

Expert panelists for the session, “Structural Solutions for Diverse Cancer Trials (ASSETS) for Cook County Series: Investing in Federally Qualified Health Centers, Safety Net and Community Facilities” include:

  • Pamela Thomas Hall – UI Health patient and participant across multiple clinical trials
  • Arielle Guzman – Biorepository Clinical Research Coordinator in the Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office
  • Paris Thomas, PhD – Executive Director for Equal Hope, a non-profit organization committed to health equity
  • Keith Naylor, MD – UI Health Gastroenterologist and Cancer Center member
  • Abiola Ibraheem, MD – UI Health Medical Oncologist and Cancer Center Member
  • VK Gadi, MD – Cancer Center Deputy Director
  • Karriem Watson, DHSc – Chief Engagement Officer, All of Us Research Program, National Institutes of Health
  • Sheron Robinson – Director of Healthcare Market in Chicago, Genentech

Examples of structural solutions for diverse cancer clinical trials include decentralized navigation that allows uninsured and underinsured patients to be on trials even if the hospital with the trial doesn’t accept their insurance or they have no insurance; investigator initiated trials; and racial and ethnic concordance in patient-provider relationships.

Charles Walton, MBA, executive director of the organization 100 Black Men of Chicago, is a member of the Cancer Center’s Community Advisory Board. The Chicago chapter Walton runs is part of a nationwide organization that connects business leaders and other adult volunteers with African-American males, ages 13 to 18, to provide mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic empowerment.

Learn more!

Save the Date: Wellness House Mind Body Fest!


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Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: In-person & Online Experiences
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Mind Body Fest – Save the Date!
Join Wellness House on Saturday, August 19-24 for a week-long festival of activities designed to reduce stress, increase relaxation, and improve your overall sense of well-being. The festival kicks off on Saturday with an in-person event and continues through the week. Additional details and registration coming soon!

Here is the link for more details and registration information.

Mind Body Fest Flyer

Register

The What and How of SBDOH (Social Behavioral Determinants of Health) Data Collection


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Sponsor/Host: Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
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The What and How of SBDOH (Social Behavioral Determinants of Health) Data Collection

Presented by David Cella, PhD

Date: Thursday, June 29, 2023

Time: 4 PM ET/3 PM CT

Zoom Link: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/95105365783?pwd=eU5uMlNSWHkxRXA3TFZpanZ1eEdnQT09

Illinois Cancer Partnership Annual Colorectal Cancer Roundtable


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Sponsor/Host: SIU School of Medicine
Location: Virtual (webex)
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Illinois Cancer Partnership Annual Colorectal Cancer Roundtable featuring ChicagoCHEC’s Dr. Keith Naylor (UIC) presenting on “Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Strategies to Improve Early Detection”

More info & register here:

https://www.highmarksce.com/siumed/index.cfm?do=pln.viewActivity&plannerID=2694

Agenda attached.

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6th Annual Women in Science Conference


Sponsor/Host: NEIU Center of Health & ChicagoCHEC
Location: Via Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

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6th Annual Women in Science Conference


Sponsor/Host: NEIU Center of Health & ChicagoCHEC
Location: NEIU Main Campus, Alumni Hall
Address: 5500 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
More information: View Event Page »

Click HERE to RSVP!

This conference is also hosting an art contest on March 30th with the theme of Health Equity. See flyer and click HERE for more details.

 

NCI Funding Opportunities for Postdoctoral Fellows and Early-Stage Investigators


Sponsor/Host: National Cancer Institute
Location: via Zoom
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Speaker:

Sonia B. Jakowlew, PHD Program Director, Cancer Training Branch, Center for Cancer Training, National Cancer Institute

Objectives:

  • Provide an overview of Fellowship & Career Development Awards supported by NCI
  • Describe the application submission, review, resubmission & awarding processes
  • Provide tips for submitting a successful application and how to set yourself apart

Graduate students, postdocs, and faculty are welcome to attend.

The Impact of a Genomic Assay on Urologist Treatment Preference in Active Surveillance-Eligible Men


Sponsor/Host: Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM)
Location: Hybrid: via Zoom & Hughes Auditorium, Lurie Medical Research Building
Address: 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
More information: View Event Page »

Dr. Adam Murphy will summarize the results of a randomized controlled trial assessing the impact of a Genomic Assay on urologists and patients treatment preferences for favorable risk. prostate cancer.

This seminar is offered as a HYBRID event: join us IN-PERSON or ONLINE. Please RSVP regardless and indicate your intended mode. The in-person event will be held in Hughes Auditorium of the Lurie Medical Research Building at 303 E. Superior, Chicago. Lunch will be provided for in person attendees and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

American Cancer Society Grant Opportunity Workshop


Sponsor/Host: American Cancer Society & UI Cancer Center
Location: via Zoom
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Come learn about American Cancer Society grant opportunities and how they help you catalyze your career. This workshop is designed for any postdoc or faculty interested in applying to future American Cancer Society grants, including those who are early and mid-career. You will learn about upcoming opportunities, deadlines, and application tips.

Wellness Evolving: Poetry & Medicine


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Virtual Event
Email: [email protected]
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American Cancer Society Extramural Discovery Science Grants Workshop


Sponsor/Host: American Cancer Society
Location: via Zoom
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Workshop Objectives

  • Provide an overview of American Cancer Society funded grants and research
  • Provide “Insider Tips” for a successful application process
  • Understand review process and how grants are evaluated

Presentation by:

Doug Hurst, PhD
Scientific Director, American Cancer Society

Dr. Doug Hurst, Scientific Director, joined the American Cancer Society (ACS) in 2022. As the Scientific Director of the Biochemistry and Immunology of Cancer Program in the Extramural Discovery Sciences department, Dr. Hurst oversees peer review and grants management in areas related to DNA and RNA mechanisms, immunology and blood cell development, and tumor biochemistry and endocrinology.

Breast Cancer Awareness Panel


Sponsor/Host: NEIU Student Health Services
Location: NEIU Main Campus, Golden Eagles Room
Address: 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

What’s Legal About Cancer? Know Your Disability Rights


Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: Via Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

Register HERE to receive the Zoom details for this event.

Resoluciones para el Nuevo Año: “Comidas/Hábitos Saludables”


Sponsor/Host: ALAS-Wings
Location: via Zoom
Email: [email protected]
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Información y Educación: ¡Hola Hermosa!


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Mile Square Health Center
Address: 1220 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Vacunas Gratis / Free Vaccines


Sponsor/Host: Lucha Por La Villita
Location: Tepeyac Elementary School
Address: 2235 S ALBANY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Exercise & Nutrition: Cooking for Cancer


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Mile Square Health Center
Address: 1220 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Stress Management: Tai Chi


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Mile Square Health Center
Address: 1220 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Center for Health Equity Research (CHER) Chicago: Lunch and Learn Webinar


Sponsor/Host: Center for Health Equity Research (CHER) Chicago
Location: Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

We are thrilled to be hosting a three-part policy clinic. We highly recommend our Early Stage investigators attend.

The policy clinic will be led by Prof. Robin Fretwell Wilson, Director, the Institute of Government and Public Affairs for the University of Illinois System, and Dr. Sage Kim, Co-Lead at CHER Chicago and Associate Professor of Health Policy and Administration at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health. Over the next 3 months, we will discuss translating research into policy.

Topic: Policy Clinic Part 1: From Scholarship to Public Engagement 

Presenters: Robin Fretwell Wilson, JD & Sage Kim, PhD

 

Stress Management: Tai Chi


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Mile Square Health Center
Address: 1220 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Stress Management: Tai Chi


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Mile Square Health Center
Address: 1220 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Information & Education: Hello, Beautiful


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Mile Square Health Center
Address: 1220 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Love Your Lungs: Breathe Healthy Live Happily


Sponsor/Host: UI Cancer Center , Chicago CHEC , & Connecting for Lung Health
Location: Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

The UI Cancer Center and Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (Chicago CHEC) in collaboration with Connecting for Lung Health is hosting a virtual community conversation about Lung Cancer and Lung Health called: Love Your Lungs: Breathe Healthy Live Happily. This virtual conversation will feature information from a medical doctor as well as stories from a former smoker and a lung cancer survivor.

We’d LOVE to virtually see you there, so don’t forget to register by clicking the “View Event Page” link above or scanning the QR code in the flyer below!

 

Stress Management: Tai Chi


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Mile Square Health Center
Address: 1220 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Stress Management: Color by Number Art


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Mile Square Health Center
Address: 1220 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Exercise & Nutrition: Cooking for Cancer


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Mile Square Health Center
Address: 1220 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Stress Management: Tai Chi


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Mile Square Health Center
Address: 1220 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Stress Management: Color by Number Art


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Mile Square Health Center
Address: 1220 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Stress Management: Tai Chi


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Mile Square Health Center
Address: 1220 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Stress Management: Color by Number Art


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House
Location: Mile Square Health Center
Address: 1220 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60608
More information: View Event Page »

Octavo Foro Comunitario Sobre Cáncer de Seno: Acompáñenos!


Sponsor/Host: ALAS Wings & Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA) Conference at NEIU Oct 7th and 8th, 2022


Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC and MOLA
Location: Northeastern Illinois University
Address: 5500 North St. Louis Avenue Chicago, IL. 60625 phone: (773) 442-5562
More information: View Event Page »

ChicagoCHEC has partnered with the Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA) to host their annual conference live at NEIU on Friday, Oct 7, and Saturday, Oct 8th, 2022.

The theme of the Conference this year is: Paving New Pathways | Abriendo caminos Transforming LatinX Health through Technology & Innovative Healthcare

Some of the specific themes of the conference are LatinX Public Health and Infectious disease, Gender Sexual and LGBTQ Identities, Cancer and chronic disease, and structural barriers for LatinX and minoritized populations.

Here is the registration link. Students are especially encouraged to register but we would love your participation as well.

https://www.chicagomola.com/latinosymposium2022/

 

ChicagoCHEC 7th Annual Community Forum – Day 2


Sponsor/Host: Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (ChicagoCHEC)
Location: via Zoom & NEIU El Centro
More information: View Event Page »

For more details & updates about this event, please visit https://forum2022.chicagochec.org/ 

ChicagoCHEC 7th Annual Community Forum – Day 1


Sponsor/Host: Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (ChicagoCHEC)
Location: via Zoom & NEIU El Centro
More information: View Event Page »

For more details & updates about this event, please visit https://forum2022.chicagochec.org/ 

ChicagoCHEC 7th Annual Community Forum: Cancer Health and Mental Wellness – YOU, Family, Community (In Honor of Richard Warnecke)


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Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: Virtual & NEIU El Centro Campus
Address: 3390 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
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Hosted by the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Northeastern Illinois University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago

This two day hybrid event will be held over Zoom and in person at NEIU’s El Centro Campus.

Important things to know about the in-person component of our event:

— ChicagoCHEC wants to ensure that our in-person environment is safe and enjoyable for all attendees. Masks are required if you attend in person. In addition, the in-person component is subject to change based on safety recommendations related to COVID-19. Therefore, if it is determined unsafe for us to host the in-person component, our event will switch to 100% virtual.

— To ensure proper social distancing, there are limited seats for in-person attendance, thus availability is first come, first serve. Please indicate when you register if you plan to attend in person and a member of our team will reach out to you with more details.

— Please note, that the in-person component will be a watch party of the program which will be held over Zoom.

All are welcome to join this FREE, public event!

For updates and more information about this event, please use the following link: https://forum2022.chicagochec.org/

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Para obtener más información sobre este evento en español, utilice el siguiente enlace: https://forum2022.chicagochec.org/

African Festival of the Arts Chicago


Sponsor/Host: Africa International House USA, Inc.
Location: Washington Park
Address: 5531 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60637
More information: View Event Page »

FESTIVAL DATE & TIME | GENERAL INFORMATION
Dates: Friday – Monday, September 2nd – 5th, 2022
Hours: 10 AM – 10 PM: Each Day & 12 PM – 10 PM on Friday

Sexuality After Cancer: Your Quality and Quantity of Life Matters


Sponsor/Host: UIC Cancer Center, ChicagoCHEC, & Young and A Survivor
Location: Via Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

The event is free but sign-up is required in order to join via Zoom.

From the Classroom to the Community: NEIU Students and Alumni Engaged in Community-Based Health Equity Work


Sponsor/Host: NEIU Center of Health & ChicagoCHEC
Location: via Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

 

Free event! Registration is required in order to join via Zoom:

https://northwestern.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsdOyspz8vE9c3WsfU5FcEatWmYTQQbhpa

Combatiendo el Cáncer en Nuestra Comunidad: Latinx fighting Cancer


Sponsor/Host: Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA), NEIU Center of Health & ChicagoCHEC
Location: Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), Alumni Hall
Address: 5500 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
More information: View Event Page »

 

Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA) invites you to learn the latest in cancer care para nuestra comunidad!
Where: Northeastern Illinois University Alumni Hall
When: April 20th – 6:00 PM (Format In-person). Reception with Food and Refreshments to Follow.Objectives
  • Examine the latest Advances in Breast and Hematological Cancers technology
  • Understand the development of novel therapeutic agents in the management of hematologic malignancies
  • Explore the impact that advances in cancer care and diagnosis can have on alleviating disparate outcomes in cancer care and healthcare delivery

Who should attend: Students, physicians, other health care professionals, medical students, aspiring health careers. Latinx and allies or interested in Latinx health.

FREE PUBLIC EVENT! Registration required:

CHET Panel Series Part 3: Fostering Reciprocal Relationships Between Communities of Color & Research


Sponsor/Host: Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET)
Location: via Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

CHET Panel Series Part 2: Reporting Contemporary Harms & Identifying Protection Measures for Communities of Color


Sponsor/Host: Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET)
Location: via Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

5th Annual Women in Science Conference March 10,11, 24, 25, 31 and April 1st.


Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC and the NEIU Center of Health
Location: NEIU
More information: View Event Page »

Women in Science is Northeastern Illinois University’s annual conference celebrating women in the sciences. This year, the conference focuses on women in the field of Biological Anthropology. The conference will include public talks by biological anthropologists on their research and its relevance to contemporary social issues, as well as more informal sessions for students about research practices and career paths in this field. This year, the conference will be held on three sets of days: March 10-11, March 24-25, and March 31-April 1, 2022.

See the conference agenda for a full description of the speakers and schedule of events

Click here to register

Lucha por La Villista – Vaccine Event


Sponsor/Host: Lucha por La Villista
Location: St. Agnes of Bohemia Gym
Address: 2629 S. Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
More information: View Event Page »

CHET Panel Series Part 1: How Academic Institutions Instilled Fear of Research into Communities of Color


Sponsor/Host: Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET)
Location: via Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

Everything is Public Health: Racism & Health Outcomes


Sponsor/Host: The Young Health Professionals
Location: Virtual via YouTube Livestream
More information: View Event Page »

Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkHAOItChRw

How I Got into Medical School – Becoming YOUR Best You!


Sponsor/Host: Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

Zoom link: https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/5580596117

Consejos de Nutrición para Reducir los Efectos Secundarios del Cáncer


Sponsor/Host: ALAS-Wings
Location: Virtual
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Si desea participar, por favor llame al 312-883-ALAS (2527) o envíe email  [email protected] para recibir el enlace de comienzo de sesión.

 

Show Your Lungs Some Love: The Great American Smokeout


Address: Virtual - Zoom
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Show Your Lungs Some Love:

IN RECOGNITION OF AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S
THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT

A virtual one-hour community conversation
with providers and survivors tackling lung
health and smoking cessation.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Register online at:

https://bit.ly/3bzAXix

 

Moderator:
Phoenix Matthews, PhD
Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion,
University of Illinois at Chicago

Panelists:
Mary M. Pasquinelli, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CTTS
Nurse Practitioner, Division of Pulmonary,
Critical Care, Sleep, and Allergy, UI Health

Christina Wells, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Family Medicine Physician, UI Health

Debra Blum
Cancer Survivor

Jonathan Mason
Former Smoker

Send any questions and concerns to [email protected]
ChicagoCHEC is a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer partnership
led by the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern
University, Northeastern Illinois University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Cervical Cancer and Returning to Routine Gynecological Care


Sponsor/Host: Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (ChicagoCHEC)
Location: via Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

6th Annual Community Forum


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Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: via Zoom
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Toolkit to Quit: Effective Tools to Quit Smoking After a Cancer Diagnosis – Virtual Community Conversation


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Sponsor/Host: Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (ChicagoCHEC)
Location: via Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

Sharing Our Lived Experiences After Cancer: A Virtual Cancer Survivorship Event


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Sponsor/Host: University of Illinois Cancer Center, ChicagoCHEC
Location: via Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

Virtual Community Conversation on Colorectal Cancer Prevention – Screening and Nutrition


Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
More information: View Event Page »

Join us in a discussion with health experts regarding the role of screening and nutrition on preventing colorectal cancer.

THURSDAY, MAR 25, 2021
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Register online at:
http://bit.ly/VCC0325

Myths and Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Community Conversation


Sponsor/Host: Center of Health at NEIU & Center for Health Equity Transformation at Northwestern University
Location: Zoom
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Virtual Community Conversation: A Conversation on HPV Prevention and Cervical Cancer


Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: Zoom
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Addressing the Fears of Colorectal Cancer Screening


Sponsor/Host: The Blue Hat Foundation
Location: Zoom

Join this event, hosted by The Blue Hat Foundation, to learn about colorectal cancer health and screening.

ALAS-WINGS: Celebración de Fin de Año


Sponsor/Host: ALAS-WINGS
Location: Zoom
More information: View Event Page »

Join ALAS-WINGS for an end-of-the year virtual celebration! Register TODAY.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvd–tqTgpG9c0m3VVv4k6KaiJ45xN8ecS

Virtual Community Conversation: Conversation with Community-Based Organizations: Identifying resource needs for community members during COVID-19


Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: Zoom
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Conversation with Community-Based Organizations: Identifying resource needs for community members during COVID-19

Join us to discuss community resource priorities during the pandemic.

Register online at: https://bit.ly/VCC1216

Facilitator:

Aida Giachello, PhD
ChicagoCHEC Outreach Core (OC) Co-Lead,
Research Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Virtual Community Conversation: Making the Most of Your Telehealth Appointments During the Pandemic


Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Register for a discussion with a health expert on the benefits and challenges of your Telehealth experience, and tips to enhance your virtual visit!

La Villita se Cuida


Address: 2856 S. Millard Ave

Evento de salud: para la comunidad por la comunidad.

Vacunas de la gripa y hepatitis. Vacunas del tétano limitadas.

No necesita identificación, seguro, o cita!

En el estacionamiento de Home Depot en Cicero

Madd Hat & Gym Shoe Gala


Sponsor/Host: Tatisa C. Joiner Foundation
Location: Tinley Park Convention Center
Address: 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477
More information: View Event Page »

12th Annual Celebration of Life Fundraiser Dinner

Virtual Community Conversation


Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: Zoom
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Join us in a discussion with health experts from Wellness House on experiences, challenges and resources related to the nutrition, physical activity and mental wellness during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Please register to receive the details to get connected by clicking on “View Event Page” above.

La Villita se Cuida


Location: 27th and Central Park

Vacunas de la gripa GRATIS/FREE flu shots

27th and Central Park/Next to St. Agnes Church Bishop Main Hall

Breast Cancer Online Educational Forum


More information: View Event Page »

  • Listen to survivors
  • Learn about free mammograms and other screening services
  • Learn about breast cancer affecting men

ALAS-WINGS: Foro Comunitario Sobre Cáncer de Seno


Sponsor/Host: Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Location: Virtual
Address: cancer.northwestern.edu/foro_seno
Email: [email protected]

Comparta presentaciones educativas acerca del cáncer de mama seguidas de una discusión interactiva con un panel de expertos que contestarán sus preguntas acerca de tratamientos, cirugias, así como también las emociones y desafíos que enfrentan las sobrevivientes de cáncer. Aprenda acerca de los recursos y programas que existen en su comunidad.

Regístrese para esta reunión aquí: cancer.northwestern.edu/foro_seno
312.883.2527 (312.883.ALAS)
[email protected]

Healing Justice Dialogue Series: Vote for Justice, Equity, and Immigration Reform


Sponsor/Host: The Center for Community Health Equity
More information: View Event Page »

“Please join us for a community convening organized by The Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health and co-sponsored by The Center for Community Health Equity as part of the Healing Justice Dialogue Series, this Friday, October 9th, 2020, 10 am to noon – Urgent Call to Action: Vote for Justice, Equity, and Immigration Reform.” – The Center for Community Health Equity

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coalition-for-immigrant-mental-health-2020-annual-convening-series-registration-122313614313

Virtual Community Forum – Addressing Cancer Together during COVID-19: The ChicagoCHEC Partnership


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Sponsor/Host: Chicago Cancer Health Equity Collaborative (ChicagoCHEC)
Location: via Zoom
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Research Dissemination Webinar featuring Dr. Kristi Holmes


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Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: ONLINE
More information: View Event Page »

Please join us for the webinar to maximize your findability as a scholar and identify opportunities for disseminating your research work.

Description:

Kristi Holmes is the Director of Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Medical Education in the Division of Health and Biomedical Informatics and Associate Director of NUCATS for Evaluation in the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute.

During this webinar, Dr. Holmes will highlight the importance and impact of research dissemination, and ways to improve findability of your research work.

Registration is required. For additional details on how to join the webinar, send any questions and concerns tto [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 12 PM – 1 PM

CHICAGOCHEC SEMINAR SERIES PRESENTS

Kristi L. Holmes, PhD

Registration link:REGISTER 

https://bit.ly/CHEC826

Webinar featuring Dr. Melissa Simon | Doing it Right: Contact Tracing and Health Equity | NAM


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Sponsor/Host: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
Location: Online
Address: Online
More information: View Event Page »

https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/07-30-2020/doing-it-right-contact-tracing-and-health-equity

There is ample evidence that communities of color during the COVID-19 pandemic are experiencing significantly higher rates of infection and significantly higher mortality rates when compared to white Americans. As states and communities emerge from stay-at-home orders and reopen, testing and contact tracing will be important tools to use in heading off future outbreaks of COVID-19. It is critical that contact tracing efforts are executed in ways that are appropriate to those communities experiencing a greater burden of COVID-19. In some cases these efforts must take into account the distrust some communities have in health care systems and providers. Other issues relevant to contact tracing include language, cultural competency, health literacy, stigma, and privacy concerns.  Further, contact tracers may identify individuals who lack access to care and/or insurance, or the supportive services needed to isolate if positive, and some individuals will be residents without documentation. New financial resources are being made available to states and localities for contact tracing efforts. Recruiting and building a new cadre of contact tracers should meet the immediate goal of addressing the pandemic but attention could also be paid to building a public health infrastructure in communities that supports health equity.REGISTER HERE

Virtual Community Conversation


Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Current Status of COVID-19: Staying Safe in Phase 4 and Beyond

Join us in a discussion with health experts on understanding and transitioning through the phases of COVID-19.

NIH Proposal Writing Webinar


Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

NIH Proposal Writing Webinar

Please join us for the webinar:

A Novel Approach to Writing Effective Proposals – Creating conversations with reviewers and patterns they expect to see…

NIH Funding Webinar


Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

ChicagoCHEC Seminar Series Presents:

NIH Funding Webinar

Please join us for the webinar: Seeking NIH Funding: Deconstructing the Alphabet Soup

42nd Annual Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade (VIRTUAL)


Sponsor/Host: Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Location: VIRTUAL (on TV)

Saturday, June 20th, 2020

2pm to 3pm CST

ON TV:

  • Comcast 647
  • DirecTV 461
  • Dish 880
  • U-Verse 3055

Virtual Community Conversation


Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Join us in a discussion with health experts on navigating cancer screening and care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With Guest Speakers:

Lauren Green, MD, Co-Chair of the Center for Breast Care, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences

Jonathan Moreira, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine

Registration link: bit.ly/CHECVCC617

2020 Lurie Cancer Center Survivors’ Virtual Walk & 5K


Sponsor/Host: Lurie Cancer Center
Location: Virtual
More information: View Event Page »

SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020

Moving Forward, Together

Celebrating Survivors, Accelerating Cancer Research, Advancing the Fight Against COVID-19

For 27 years, we’ve joined together to honor cancer survivors, recognize supporters and celebrate milestones. To continue moving forward in a way that protects the health of our community, we are making this year’s event a virtual celebration. Although we’ll miss gathering in person, we’re excited about the opportunity to celebrate, virtually, with cancer survivors and supporters, friends and families from across Chicago, throughout the country and around the world.

As a virtual participant you can choose the time and place to walk, run or be active (while social distancing) on Sunday, June 7. In the face of this unprecedented challenge, we’re confident that our signature event will continue to be a source of hope and inspiration to those who have faced or are facing cancer.

You are essential to the work we do. In addition to funding breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment, this year our donors and fundraising teams have an option to support our heroes in the battle against COVID-19. You can choose to direct your donation to fund lifesaving research and prevention efforts that may benefit healthcare professionals and cancer patients at higher risk of complications from coronavirus.

Now more than ever, we need research to translate discoveries into the highest level of patient care.

Seminar Series – NIH Biosketch Webinar


Event Type:
Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: Online
More information: View Event Page »

Sobrevivientes Saludables: Manteniendo la Salud Mental en Casa


Sponsor/Host: Wellness House / ALAS WINGS
Location: Online Virtual
More information: View Event Page »

Martes, 26 de Mayo

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

En este grupo, se va hablar sobre la importancia de

mantener su salud mental como una persona que

tiene o ha tenido cáncer. Se va hablar sobre

diferentes estrategias que usted puede utilizar en

casa, especialmente durante la situación del

coronavirus.

¿Preguntas? Llame a Ricardo (Ricky) al 708.655.9431

ó a Sue Merlos al 312.883.2527.

Enlace de invitación:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85762411150?pwd=NEdq

WE5zTldRdmUwQ3Z4bGtzUVh6Zz09

(Contraseña: 052620)

Sobrevivientes Saludables 4

ChicagoCHEC Virtual Community Conversations


Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Conversation on the Impact of COVID-19 on Communities Touched by Cancer

This is an avenue to share experiences, challenges and resources related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Register Online

COVID-19 y el cáncer de seno: Lo que necesita saber – 16 de Mayo 


Event Type:
More information: View Event Page »

Spanish COVID-19 Program Updated[2]

Sábado, 16 de Mayo
9:30 – 10:45 a.m.

En una situación emergente que está cambiando rápidamente, las doctoras Rosalinda Alvarado y Claudia Tellez responderán sus preguntas sobre el nuevo coronavirus, COVID-19. Ellas, proporcionarán una descripción general de COVID-19, analizarán las implicaciones para las personas con antecedentes de cáncer de seno, explicarán cómo podría afectar su tratamiento médico y ofrecerán consejos para mantenerse sanos y reducir su riesgo. Habrá una oportunidad para preguntas y respuestas después de la presentación.

YOGA en español

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

A las 11:00 a.m., acompáñenos para tomar una clase de yoga en español!

Webinar: Barriers Assessment and Reduction with Zakiya N. Moton, MPH


Event Type:
Sponsor/Host: UIC
Location: Online
More information: View Event Page »

Please join us for the upcoming webinar Barriers Assessment and Reduction!

Register here 

Gilda’s Club – Zumba


Location: GildasClubChicago.org
More information: View Event Page »

Message from Gilda’s Club:

Dance-fitness program with Latin music

Saturdays | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Please RSVP here. Login information for virtual programming will be emailed the day prior to the program, or one hour before the program start time, depending upon when we receive your reservation.  Please note registration closes one hour prior to the program start time.

Gilda’s Club – Yoga with Mary


Sponsor/Host: Mary - Gilda's Club
Location: GildasClubChicago.org
More information: View Event Page »

Message from Gilda’s Club:

Mat yoga class including stretching, deep breathing, balancing, functional strength and relaxation.  Stretch your body and mind.

For class:

Two blocks or a stack of books that can be used for lunges on the floor

Strap or belt or scarf

Blanket to fold and sit on

Bolster or pillow

Sticky/yoga mat

Please RSVP here. Login information for virtual programming will be emailed the day prior to the program, or one hour before the program start time, depending upon when we receive your reservation.  Please note registration closes one hour prior to the program start time.

Due to the unprecedented need caused by Covid-19 Gilda’s Club Chicago has created a robust virtual program. We now have more than 150 online programs scheduled including support groups, wellness workshops, yoga and art therapy. Please go to GildasClubChicago.org to RSVP. We will then send you further instructions on how to join zoom.

Gilda’s Club – Artes y Manualidades


Sponsor/Host: Gilda's Club
Location: GildasClubChicago.org
More information: View Event Page »

Acompáñanos para el arte que puede hacer desde la comodidad de su hogar. Los proyectos utilizarán elementos comunes que se encuentran en su hogar para crear algo maravilloso. La instrucción se dará en español, pero todos son bienvenidos.

Esta semana el proyecto será Tessellations. Los materiales necesarios son hojas de papel, un lapiz, tjeras y cinta; materiales opcional son el cartón de una caja de cereal u otro cartón delgado y un post-it.

Por favor confirme aquí. La información para el programa virtual será enviada por correo electrónico el día antes del programa o una hora antes, dependiendo de cuándo recibimos su reserva. Tenga en cuenta que el registro se cierra una hora antes del inicio del programa.

 

Join us for art you can make from the comfort of your home. The projects will use common items found in your home to create something wonderful. The instruction will be given in Sp​anish, but all are welcome.  

This week the project will be tessellations. The only materials required are paper, pencils, scissors and tape; optional materials are thin cardboard and post-its.

Please RSVP here. Login information for virtual programming will be emailed the day prior to the program, or one hour before the program start time, depending upon when we receive your reservation.  Please note registration closes one hour prior to the program start time.

COVID-19, Cancer Survivorship and Care


Sponsor/Host: UIC
Location: Register Online
More information: View Event Page »

The webinar will feature Dr. Susan Hong, MD, MPH. She is the current Director of the Cancer Survivorship Program at the University of Illinois Cancer Center. She will be sharing her expertise with community organizations who work with cancer survivors and patients in active treatment.

Friday, May 8, 2020

Time: 12:00 to 12:30 pm

Registration Link:

https://is.gd/cancerengagecovid19survivor

CACCCEC-Cancer Survivorship_5-8-2020

Gilda’s Club – Mother’s Day Celebration


Location: GildasClubChicago.org
More information: View Event Page »

Message from Gilda’s Club:

Calling all moms!  You are invited to join us virtually for a Mother’s Day Celebration as we celebrate each other!  Our virtual event will begin with sharing our favorite Motherhood moments followed by some beautiful live music courtesy of The Lyric Opera Chicago.  We will then finish with a recipe exchange which will be compiled into a booklet for you to keep!

Lyric Opera Stage Artists will include:

Ideale – Kelsea Webb

A Cloris – Ken Donovan

Over the Rainbow – Pam Williams

Somewhere – Kelsea Webb

Maria – Ken Donovan

You’ll Never Walk Alone – Pam Williams

Momma a Rainbow – Bradford Newquist

Please send your recipe directly to:  [email protected] to be included in the distribution of the booklet after the event, via email.

Lyric Opera Chicago was founded in 1954.  Lyric Opera Stage Artists (LOSA) is a service organization that is comprised of members of the AGMA shop at Lyric Opera of Chicago.  They participate in many community outreach programs including volunteering at food banks, putting on concerts in senior centers and sponsoring a tee-ball team. For more information plaease visit www.lyricoperastageartists.org.

Gilda’s Club – Unleash Your Creativity


Sponsor/Host: Audra Eisin-Banazek
Location: GildasClubChicago.org
More information: View Event Page »

Message from Gilda’s Club:

Art can be great for mind, body and spirit! Chase away the stress of the day and join Audra Eisin-Banazek in an art group perfect for anyone new to art making, as well as the seasoned professional. Using simple materials from around the home, we will explore creativity while connecting with others. The motto of this group: There is no wrong way to make art!

Projects will differ each week with materials and desires of the participants in mind. Suggested materials: Pens, pencils or any drawing materials, paper (scrap paper is fine), scissors, junk mail, old magazines. We will work with whatever you are comfortable with and are inspired by.

Fridays | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Please RSVP here. Login information for virtual programming will be emailed the day prior to the program, or one hour before the program start time, depending upon when we receive your reservation.  Please note registration closes one hour prior to the program start time.

Due to the unprecedented need caused by Covid-19 Gilda’s Club Chicago has created a robust virtual program. We now have more than 150 online programs scheduled including support groups, wellness workshops, yoga and art therapy. Please go to GildasClubChicago.org to RSVP. We will then send you further instructions on how to join zoom.

COVID-19 and its Impact on Beauty Industry Professionals


Sponsor/Host: Dr. H. Steven Sims
Location: https://uichicago.webex.com/join/jeangonz

The  webinar will discuss COVID-19 and how to protect you and your family. We will also feature South Shore business owners, Catrice Moore and Curtis Eskridge. Salons, barber shops, spas, massage studios, and wellness clinics everywhere are making hard decisions on what to do considering the Corona Virus and COVID-19 pandemic. During this webinar we will share a few resources on what to consider over the next few days and weeks to come as you prepare to address the needs of your clients and community in the future amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic.

See details to join:

https://uichicago.webex.com/join/jeangonz
Meeting number: 808 484 566
Join by phone: +1-312-535-8110 (Chicago)
Access code: 808 484 566

Anxiety with Cancer During a Pandemic Webinar


Sponsor/Host: Chicago Academic Cancer Center Community Engagement Collaborative (CACCCEC)
More information: View Event Page »

The webinar will feature Mr. Chris Balmaceda, LCSW, OSW-C, a social worker in

supportive oncology. He is part of the Northwestern Medical Group, Northwestern

Medicine Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of the Robert H. Lurie

Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial

Hospital.

Friday, May 1, 2020 Time: 12:00 to 12:30 pm

Registration Link https://is.gd/cancerengagementcovid19anxiety 

Hosted by the Chicago Academic Cancer Center Community Engagement Collaborative (CACCCEC) – A collaborative between the Lurie Cancer Center, UChicago’s Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of Illinois Cancer Center’s Community Engagement Teams.

 

 

Wellness House with Mile Square – Yoga for Cancer


Location: Online Class
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Message from Wellness House:

Welcome to online programs! Feel free to join any class that has a registration link. All of our classes are provided at no cost! Programs for the next week are uploaded every Friday morning. If you’re new to Wellness House and want to learn more about our programs or have questions about registration or classes that require pre-registration, please contact our reception desk at 630-323-5150 or [email protected]. We’re here to help you get started.

Interested in online fitness classes? Register here for a FREE online yoga class with Wellness House with Mile Square!

Wellness House with Mile Square – Sobrevivientes Saludables: Manteniendo la Salud mental en Casa


Location: Online Webinar
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Message from Wellness House:

Welcome to online programs! Feel free to join any class that has a registration link. All of our classes are provided at no cost! Programs for the next week are uploaded every Friday morning. If you’re new to Wellness House and want to learn more about our programs or have questions about registration or classes that require pre-registration, please contact our reception desk at 630-323-5150 or [email protected]. We’re here to help you get started.

Topic: Healthy Survivors. Register here for this online webinar on maintaining your mental health and well-being in your home.

Wellness House with Mile Square – Yoga for Cancer


Location: Online Class
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Message from Wellness House:

Welcome to online programs! Feel free to join any class that has a registration link. All of our classes are provided at no cost! Programs for the next week are uploaded every Friday morning. If you’re new to Wellness House and want to learn more about our programs or have questions about registration or classes that require pre-registration, please contact our reception desk at 630-323-5150 or [email protected]. We’re here to help you get started.

Interested in online fitness classes? Register here for a FREE online yoga class with Wellness House with Mile Square!

Gentle, beginner and restorative yoga postures designed to reduce cancer related side effects. No prior yoga experience is needed. All equipment provided for use during class. Chair modifications will be offered for standing and mat-based postures, if needed. An Informed Consent Waiver is required for all mind/body movement participants and will be provided in class.

Wellness House with Mile Square – Tai Chi


Location: Online Class
Email: [email protected]
More information: View Event Page »

Message from Wellness House:

Welcome to online programs! Feel free to join any class that has a registration link. All of our classes are provided at no cost! Programs for the next week are uploaded every Friday morning. If you’re new to Wellness House and want to learn more about our programs or have questions about registration or classes that require pre-registration, please contact our reception desk at 630-323-5150 or [email protected]. We’re here to help you get started.

Interested in online fitness classes? Register here for a FREE online Tai Chi class with Mile Square.

Seminar Series – Policy Brief Webinar


Event Type:
Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: Online
More information: View Event Page »

Virtual Zoom Live Cancer Support Group


Sponsor/Host: Sisters Working it Out
Location: Online

Encore Presentation: COVID-19 Impact on the Cancer Care Delivery Ecosystem


Sponsor/Host: Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC)
Location: Online
More information: View Event Page »

Central time zone: 4:30PM-7:30PM

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