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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
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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]
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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
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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]
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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]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Love Your Lungs: Breathe Healthy Live Happily


Sponsor/Host: UI Cancer Center , Chicago CHEC , & Connecting for Lung Health
Location: Zoom
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Everything is Public Health: Racism & Health Outcomes


Sponsor/Host: The Young Health Professionals
Location: Virtual via YouTube Livestream
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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
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6th Annual Community Forum


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Sponsor/Host: ChicagoCHEC
Location: via Zoom
Email: [email protected]
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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
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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
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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]
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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
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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.