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June 28 kicks off Sage Webinar Series and Office Hours
The Sage Clinical Services team is happy to announce our upcoming Sage Provider Webinar Series! We will host an educational webinar each quarter that details different aspects of the work Sage Programs are doing. A previous webinar recording can be found on our website that gives an overview of the Sage Program.
Tune into our June 28 Webinar to meet new Sage staff, learn about Cancer Screening Quality Improvement, and get your Sage questions answered.
Join our July 26 ‘Office Hours’ for a brief Sage Program overview and Q&A Time. Office Hours will be informal with a focus on the Sage Cancer Screening Programs Orientation Checklist and plenty of time for questions. The Sage Office Hours are intended for new clinic staff or clinic staff who need a refresher on the Sage Program. The Sage Office Hours are recurring every three months. The next Office Hours will be held in October.
Register for Sage Office Hours
Sage Webinar Series – We want your feedback!
Do you have questions about Sage or want to learn more about a specific topic? We’d love to know.
Please fill out this short survey to help us make sure the webinars are relevant to you.
Exploring ways to increase mobile mammography efforts
On May 30, the Sage Program, American Cancer Society, and Masonic Cancer Center hosted a successful roundtable event to discuss ways to increase mobile mammography efforts across the state. There were two presentations, two panels, and a breakout roundtable session to close out the event. Those in attendance included community partners and healthcare provider partners, among many others.
Special thank you to all who participated in our panel opportunities; Native American Community Clinic, StairStep, Breast Cancer Champions, Bois Forte, Park Nicollet, Essentia, and Mayo. The group brainstormed many ideas to increasing mobile mammography efforts and we’re excited to continue the conversation.
Investigating The Community Guide and CDC Cancer Screening Change Packages
The MDH Cancer Screening Quality Improvement (CSQI) Program receives funding from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) -- Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) and National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) to implement evidence-based interventions (EBIs) and quality improvement activities identified in “The Community Guide.” The purpose of the EBIs is to increase and improve the quality of colorectal, breast and cervical screening and follow-up testing in primary care clinics and health systems serving high-need populations using a health equity approach. The Community Guide outlines EBIs required by the CDC, which are provider assessment and feedback, provider reminders, client reminders, and reducing structural barriers.
The CDC Cancer Screening Change Packages are a great resource for any clinic that wants to increase breast, cervical or colorectal cancer screening for their patients. The change packages are designed to provide evidence-based and practice-based changes, tools, and resources that providers can choose from to improve the effectiveness of cancer screening in their clinic.
Patterns of cancer incidence and mortality
This report describes the patterns and trends of new cancer diagnoses (incidence) and cancer deaths (mortality) from 1988 to 2019. It presents incidence and mortality statistics for all cancers combined and the 10 most common cancers in Minnesota. The report consists of a summary of results accompanied by a new online interactive web page and a supplement citing publications in public health and research that used MCRS data.
Highlighting another successful year
It takes a village to fight breast cancer, and those who participated in this year’s Minnesota Race for the Cure helped raise critical funds that will invest in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer, eliminate inequitable barriers to quality care, and provide patients’ direct support in their treatment journey.
This year’s Race, which was located at Viking Lakes in Eagan, raised over $350,000 dollars and hosted nearly 3,500 participants! Kool 108’s Lee Valsvik was this year’s emcee and welcomed the Minnesota community to Susan G. Komen’s annual event that honors those affected by breast cancer. In addition to the fantastic vendors, sponsors, and participants the event also welcomed U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar to the Opening Ceremony and Parade of Hope.
Susan G. Komen is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. They advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information.
To learn more visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with them on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
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