2006 Michigan Cancer Consortium Annual Meeting Plenary and Breakout Sessions
The 2006 MCC Annual Meeting participants discussed a variety of comprehensive cancer control topics. This page includes
a brief description of the opening and closing plenary sessions and the individual breakout sessions,
as well as key contact information for most speakers. In some instances,
it also includes a link to the presentation itself. We
encourage you to review these summaries and contact the resource person(s)
for those presentations that interest you.
"Putting Survivorship Recommendations Into Practice" (Andy Miller, MHSE, CHES)
Learn about the national efforts to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors. Learn about Lance Armstrong’s legacy, Lance Armstrong Foundation research priorities, and potential funding opportunities.
Contact Information:
Andy Miller, MHSE, CHES,
Director
Survivorship Programs
Lance Armstrong Foundation
P.O. Box 161150
Austin, TX 78716
E-mail: andy.miller@laf.org
"The Power of One — You Make the Difference" (Mark Eastburg, PhD)
Every cancer survivor needs to understand the resources and services that may be available to enhance his/her own quality of life. Likewise, each survivor, if informed, has a unique opportunity to become an advocate not only for one’s own health but for the may other survivors who need information and support. Learn about efforts in Michigan to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors and ways you can get involved.
Contact Information:
Mark Eastburg, PhD
Interim President/CEO
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
300 68th St., SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
E-mail:
Mark.Eastburg@PineRest.org
"The New HPV Vaccine — Hype vs. Reality" (Ann Garvin, MS, CNM; Carolyn Johnston, MD)
What’s all the buzz about the HPV vaccine? Learn how to decipher hype from reality and how the HPV vaccine relates to primary care and public health. This session will address the recommended use and effectiveness of the HPV vaccine. Methods to overcome barriers and engage women in appropriate screening and follow-up for cervical cancer after vaccination will also be discussed.
Contact Information:
Ann Garvin, MS, CNM
Nurse Consultant for BCCCP
Cancer Prevention and Control
Michigan Department of Community Health
109 Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48909
E-mail: garvina@michigan.gov
Carolyn Johnston, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Michigan Hospitals and Clinics
1500 E. Medical Center Drive L4606WH
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
E-mail: johnstob@med.umich.edu
"Promising Practices: Building a Palliative Care Community in Michigan" (Peg Nelson, APRN, CHPN, BC-PCM)
Learn about the trends and best practices in palliative care and end-of-life care, including an update on current and emerging issues around pain and symptom management. Michigan hospital-based palliative care services will be discussed and some of the best practices that integrate palliative care into the continuum of hospital-based patient care will be showcased.
Contact Information:
Peg Nelson, APRN, CHPN, BC-PCM
Advance Practice Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy / Oakland
44405 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48341
E-mail: nelsonp@trinity-health.org
"Community-Based Innovation and Collaboration Workshop" (Susan Hoppough, PhD, RN)
This hands-on session will give participants the tools and strategies
needed for developing successful community-based collaborations.
Participants will learn about the challenges of cancer control at the
community level and the benefits for actual collaborative initiatives.
Also, come network and brainstorm with other cancer control leaders in
your own communities.
Contact Information:
Susan Hoppough, PhD, RN,
Director
Research and Innovation
The Lacks Cancer Center
Saint Mary's Health Care
200 Jefferson S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
E-mail: hoppougs@trinity-health.org
Of course you’re already a cancer advocate but come learn how to have a greater impact! A panel discussion will help you determine how to affect change on the legislative level, community level, and within your organization. Representatives of successful initiatives will give specifics on how effective advocacy can make a difference. Take home tools that you can use to improve cancer outcomes wherever you live/work.
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What exactly are Patient Navigator Models? This panel discussion will have an expert from the HANYS Project to help organizations understand, develop and utilize evidence-based Patient Navigator Models within their own organizations. There will also have Michigan models represented that have special emphasis on reducing disparities and reaching special populations.
Contact Information:
Emmanuel L. Barias, MD, President
Asian Health Outreach Foundation
Advantage Health Family Practice
150 Jefferson Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
E-mail: bariase@trinity-health.org
Coy Smith, ND, MSN, RN, CNAA, CHE
Vice President, Patient Care Services
Benedictine Hospital
105 Mary's Ave.
Kingston, NY 12401
E-mail: csmith@benedictine.org
Deborah McEvoy
Nurse Coordinator
Henry Ford Hospital System
Josephine Ford Cancer Center
One Ford Place 5C
Detroit, MI 48202
E-mail: dmcevoy1@hfhs.org
"Treatment's Over...Now What? Managing Seamless Transitions" (Caroline S. Blaum, MD, MS;
Samuel M. Silver, MD, PhD)
What happens to cancer patients after they leave their oncologists’ care?
A panel will address the important transitions in health care from cancer
settings, to primary care, and beyond. Participants will learn about the
factors that influence transitions between health care providers/settings and
identify a process that could prevent patients from being “lost in transition.”
Contact Information:
Caroline S. Blaum, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Michigan
Research Scientist
Ann Arbor DVAMC GRECC
Institute of Gerontology, 914 NIB
300 N. Ingalls St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
E-mail: cblaum@umich.edu
Samuel M. Silver, MD, PhD
Professor of
Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Health System
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0843
E-mail: msilver@umich.edu
"The Interface Between Family History, Genomics and Chemoprevention in Performing Breast Cancer Risk Assessment" (Karen Lewis, MS, MM, CGC)
What’s the link between family history, genomics, and chemoprevention? Learn how all these relate to breast cancer risk assessment in the primary care setting, and the complex relationship between primary care providers, public health, and insurers.
Contact Information:
Karen Lewis, MS, MM, CGC
Medical Policy and Technology Administrator
Priority Health
1231 E. Beltline NE, MS 1255
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
E-mail: Karen.lewis@priority-health.com
"Genomics and Cancer Control" (George Vande Woude, PhD)
In this thought-provoking presentation, George Vande Woude of the Van Andel Research Institute discusses how genomics is becoming more integrated into cancer control. Dr. Vande Woude also presents future cancer genomics trends and specific research currently underway at the Van Andel Research Institute.
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