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Western North Carolina Colorectal Cancer Summit

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Western North Carolina Colorectal Cancer Summit

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
Blue Ridge Room
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

Mar 16, 2023 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Contact

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The American Cancer Society, in partnership with the Colon Cancer Coalition, MAHEC, HCA Healthcare Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is launching a multi-component project that aims to improve colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and detection in a sustainable and collaborative approach across the region.

Research has shown a strong correlation between sustained and consistent screening efforts with the decrease in CRC incidence and mortality. Screening allows for the early detection of CRC cancer when the cancer is easier to treat, however, many WNC residents at the recommended ages for CRC screening remain unscreened, and the pandemic continues to aggravate this situation.

Meanwhile, CRC incidence and mortality disparities exist in the WNC region and are expected to grow amid the pandemic's disruptions to routine cancer screening and existing barriers to care. Elevating the realities faced by Western North Carolina patients, clinicians, researchers, and communities is paramount to achieving increased screening in the region. Capitalizing on ACS's strength as a highly trusted source of cancer information and a proven convener in the mission to end cancer, the American Cancer Society is collaborating with health systems (hospitals, safety net clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers) and others to increase CRC screening rates, improve CRC early detection and access to treatment, and in turn, save lives from CRC in the WNC region.

Agenda



5:00pm Registration/Check-in Begins
5:30pm-5:40pm Welcome and Introduction
5:40pm-6:00pmKeynote Discussions
6:00pm-6:15pmPlenary Session: Access Outcomes, and Current Existing Program
6:15pm-6:40 pmPanel Discussion
6:40pm-6:45pmBreak
6:45pm-7:40pmBreakouts
#1 The ACS Learning Collaborative and Links to Care Model
#2 Disparities in CRC Treatment and Survivorship Coordination
#3 The Role of Communities and Community Partners
7:40pm-8:30pmPanel Discussion and Q&A: Medicaid Expansion and Advocacy
8:30pmClosing


Jointly Provided by

American Cancer Society


In Collaboration with

Colon Cancer Coalition

Audience

MD, DO, PA, NP, Nurses, Navigators, Community Organizations Advocating/Supporting CRC Patients

Objectives

check Summit keynote and plenary session: Participants will be reintroduced to the importance of language
check Summit keynote and plenary session: Participants will be introduced to evidence-based interventions that highlight what is working in WNC
check Breakout 1 - The ACS Learning Collaborative and Links to Care Model: Participants will be introduced to the proven quality improvement model developed and offered by the ACS.
check Breakout 2 - Disparities in CRC Treatment and Survivorship Coordination: Participants will be able to discover and identify resources available regionally to support patients from diagnosis to survivorship.
check Breakout 2 - Disparities in CRC Treatment and Survivorship Coordination: Participants will be able to discuss ways to minimize barriers to care for their patients.
check Breakout 3 - The Role of Communities, Community Partners and Community Health Workers: Participants will be able to discuss the impact of social determinants of health (SDoH) on cancer diagnosis, treatment, care and survivorship.
check Breakout 3 - The Role of Communities, Community Partners and Community Health Workers: Participants will be able to takeaway tools and messaging to assist them in offering community resources to patients.
check Panel discussion and closing session: Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the impact of Medicaid expansion in cancer diagnosis, treatment, care and survivorship.
check Summit keynote and plenary session: Participants will become familiar with the ACS CRC initiative.
check Breakout 1 - The ACS Learning Collaborative and Links to Care Model: Participants will be able to identify barriers to care that are specific to our area and learn about evidence-based approaches to lower those barriers through the ACS learning collaborative and Links to Care Model.
check Breakout 1 - The ACS Learning Collaborative and Links to Care Model: Participants will be able to participate in discussion with other key stakeholders to explore proven models to 1) increase follow-up for FIT positive patients, 2) decrease time between referrals and colonoscopies, 3) increase free and/or reduced-cost colonoscopies for uninsured patients, and 4) decrease time between diagnosis and treatment initiation.
check Breakout 2 - Disparities in CRC Treatment and Survivorship Coordination: Participants will be able to recognize potential barriers associated with CRC diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship in WNC.
check Breakout 3 - The Role of Communities, Community Partners and Community Health Workers: Participants will be able to identify partners in the WNC community that can assist patients to decrease barriers and access to cancer diagnosis, treatment, care and survivorship.
check Breakout 3 - The Role of Communities, Community Partners and Community Health Workers: Participants will be able to identify resources and support the community can offer to cancer patients in WNC.
check Panel discussion and closing session: Participants will discuss various key takeaways to 1) increase screening rates through evidence-based interventions, 2) explore strategies to develop a Links to Care and medical neighborhoods, and 3) expand local networks to allow for a greater role of community in cancer diagnosis, treatment, care and survivorship.

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Free, but must register to attend

FREE

Speakers

Mireille J. Aleman, PHD, MPH
Robyn M. Bailey, BSN, RN, ACM
Molly Black, MPH
Michael Burke, MD, PhD
Kerry A. Crandall, MS, CGC
Joe Greene
Beth Matthews, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG
MICHAEL NEWCOMER, MD
Martin Palmeri, MD, MBA
Elisa Quarles, CEO
Amy H. Russell, MD
Shantelle R. Simpson, Ed.D, MSM, RN
Tomica A. Smith, BS, MS
Kelly White, MPH, MHE

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Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and two full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than two full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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