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ACCN Virginia Project Meeting - May 2008

Learn about current and future efforts in regional and Virginia cancer activities. Includes coordinating storytelling training, HPV survey, and community coalitions. Stay informed on screening resources and survivorship initiatives. Get involved in cancer awareness and prevention efforts.

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ACCN Virginia Project Meeting - May 2008

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  1. ACCN Virginia Project Meeting - May 2008 Current & Future Activities Jim Bohland, PhD Karen Roberto, PhD Sharon Dwyer, MS Susan Marmagas, MPH

  2. Current Efforts • Regional Activities • Environmental Scoping Project • Coordinating Storytelling Training & Evaluation • Distribute Passport to Medical students • Carillion MD students, VCOM DO students, pharmacy students

  3. Current Efforts (cont) • Virginia Activities • Completing regional report with baseline data • Coordinating partner for first Comprehensive State Cancer Conference and launching of the new Cancer Plan - Fall 2008 • Coordinating sponsor for advocacy session, health disparities panel and health literacy for patients and providers • Work with Virginia Cancer Coalition Action Groups • Distribute screening resource guide with early detection & prevention group

  4. Future Efforts • Regional Activities • Participating in HPV survey & data collection • Develop with regional partners strategies for using the storytelling approach • Work with Ky to follow-up and evaluate storytelling training • Follow-up to environmental scoping project • Community/stakeholder risk perception

  5. Future Efforts (cont) • Virginia Activities • Updating Screening Information for providers • Work with survivorship and treatment state action group to develop resource guide • State partners – Senior navigator, ACS • Develop & Distribute web-based resources related to survivorship • Utilize storytelling approach • Supporting formation of new community coalitions • Cancer Registry Advisory Group • Possible use of community newspapers for raising awareness & information

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