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Nebraska Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
5th Annual Cancer Summit 2009 For our cancer partners across the state: physicians, nurses, social workers, tumor registrars, health departments, cancer centers, advocacy groups, academia and survivors
Objectives
Discuss healthcare issues specific to Nebraska Native Americans.
Identify cancer care issues related to breast cancer, genetic counseling, childhood cancers, and palliative care.
Describe Nebraska cancer policy and advocacy.
Discuss worksite wellness practices related to reducing cancer risks.
Conference Cost $75.00 Early Registration (before September 18th)$90.00 Late Registration (after September 18th)$50.00 Tumor Registrars$20.00 Students
Hotel InformationHampton Inn and Suites301 West Hwy 26(308) 635-5200Limited rooms available at rate of $79.00 until
Registration
Presentations
Worksite Wellnesss - Jessica Davies Panhandle Public Health District
Role of Palliative Care in the Continuum of Cancer Care - Connie J. Beehler MD, Medical Director St. Elizabeth Palliative Care and Hospice - Supplemental Handout
Role of the Genetic Counselor on Your Cancer Center Team - Bronson Riley, M.S.,C.G.C., Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center
Nebraska Native Americans: Healthcare History & Future Challenges - Donald Warne, MD, MPH. Oglala Lakota, Executive Director, Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board
Effective Strategies In Worksite Wellness - Craig Johnson, Manager of Wellness, Safety, & Professional Development, Duncan Aviation
Contact InformationNebraska Comprehensive Cancer Control ProgramNebraska Health and Human Services301 Centennial Mall South PO Box 95026Lincoln, NE 68509Phone: (402) 471-4411Fax: (402) 471-6446Email: NebraskaCARES@dhhs.ne.gov
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