Free Upcoming CancerCare Connect Education Workshops™
CancerCare, in collaboration with AOSW, offers telephone and online workshops on a variety of cancer-related topics. These programs are free of charge and many provide continuing education credit for participating social workers. Unless otherwise noted, all workshops take place from 1:30 – 2:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. For details and to register, please visit CancerCare at www.cancercare.org/connect.

Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids now offers a monthly Colorectal and Related Cancers support group
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Freedom from smoking 7- week group class, developed by the American Lung Assocation. Upcoming schedule

Webinar: Text Messaging Reminder Programs for Smoking Cessation and HPV Vaccination for Hispanic Communities

This webinar will provide information on how to incorporate text messaging services as a tool to help Hispanics quit smoking and to help Hispanic parents with reminders to complete the HPV vaccination series for their children. This webinar is FREE and open to all but requires registration.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Registration

MCC Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Michigan Public Health Institute
Okemos, MI

8th Annual Men's Health Event 20XVIII

FREE men's health screenings including SPA, Testoterone, Gluecose, Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, Uric Acid, Liver Function, Vitals, Depression Screening, Joint & Mobility Assessments, HIV Testing, Vision Screening, Dental Screenings & Oral Cancer Examinations, Skin Cancer Screening, EKG Testing and more!

Saturday, September 29, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m..
Ford Field
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In collaboration with Beaumont Health. St. Mary's Health - Livonia and Wayne State University

Cancer: Genetics, Genomics and Your Practice - Identifying Patients at Increased Risk of Hereditary Cancer Syndromes (CME available)

This conference is for Nurse Navigators and other clinicians who want to improve their skills in identifying patients at increased risk of hereditary cancer syndromes.

Saturday, September 29, 2018
8:00 - 1:30 p.m.
TPC Michigan
One Nicklaus Drive
Dearborn, MI 48120
More information or Registration

SCOPE of Pain: Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education

SCOPE of Pain is an in-depth training that focuses on effective communication skills and the potential risks
and benefits of opioids for managing chronic pain. The training includes the assessment of opioid misuse
risk and how to manage opioid therapy including opioid tapers using a patient-centered approach.

 Earn Credits for: CME, CNE, ABIM MOC Part II, Risk Management and Opioid Education

Saturday, September 29, 2018
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m..
Little River Casino Resort
2700 Orchard Hwy
Manistee, MI
More information and Registration

First Annual Fundraiser & Luncheon ~ Beyond October!! How Far Have We Come?

Friday, October 5, 2018
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Village Club
190 E Long Lake Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI
To purchase tickets ~ $65 each
Make a donation to the silent auction

Wayne State University, School of Medicine : Symposium on Frintiers in Medicine and Science

Wednesday, October 17, 2018
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Scott Hall, Blue Auditorium
540 E Canfield
Detroit, MI 48201
Further information, including speakers and registration

Save the Date: 4th Annual Interdisciplinary Oncology Symposium ~

Friday, October 19, 2018
7:00 a.m. - .3:00 p.m.
Westin Southfield
1500 Town Center
Southfiled, MI 48075
Registration information to come

Tobacco Free Michigan meeting/training

Friday, October 26, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
East Lansing Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Rd
East Lansing, MI
Additional information to follow

MCC Annual Meeting

Wednesday, November 7, 2018
The Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
East Lansing, MI

... more events coming soon ...