Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)
In Partnership with Sanford Health—Bemidji
American Cancer Society Circle of Life
Cancer Education and Wellness for American Indian and Alaskan Native Communities
Community Health Representative Training
In Partnership with Sanford Health—Bemidji
Tuesday, June 14 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Sanford Health Service Building Classroom
There is no cost for the training. Lunch will be provided.
Topics:
1. Cancer Types 5. Indepth Breast & Cervical by Jim McLean
2. Cancer Treatment MDH SAGE Program
3. Healthy Habits and Screening 6. Indepth Colorectal Presentation
4. Caregivers American Indian Cancer Foundation
Circle of LifeSM features:
1. American Indian/Alaskan Native Artwork from throughout the U.S.
2. Two sets of power points for each topic: One set up for use with the Automatic Response System and one basic power point
3. Website containing all materials and flip books for one-on-one presentations are under development and will be available to participants later
Participants will receive all program materials including:
1. Power point presentations with scripts
2. Activities to make the presentations interactive
3. Supporting materials including written background information on each topic
4. Fact Sheets covering major cancers, treatment and healthy habits
5. Information on how to establish a program in your community
6. Ongoing support from American Cancer Society Health Equity staff
The Circle of Life Training will also be offered in Duluth on June 21
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @ Central Hillside Community Center
12 E. Fourth St., Duluth, MN 55805
For more information, please contact
Marjorie Johnson at 218.529.7627 x23 or marjorie.johnson@cancer.org
AGENDA
Circle of Life Training—Bemidji June 14
With In-depth Presentations on Breast, Cervical and Colorectal Cancer
Tuesday, June 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Lunch Provided
LOCATION:
Service Building Classroom
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
1300 Anne Street NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(Go to Medical Center [Hospital] Entrance and get directions from the Information Desk)
10:00 a.m. Welcome—Warren Larson, Sanford Health
Preview of Training—Marjorie Johnson, American Cancer Society
Introduction of Participating Organizations/Instructors
10:15: a.m. Introduction to the Elements of Circle of Life—MJ
• Purpose
• Power points (ARS and non-ARS versions)
• Activities
• Knowledge Questions
• Fact Sheets
• Background Modules
• Incorporating local resources
• Examples of Using Circle of Life
10:45 a.m. ACS/COL: What is Cancer?/Cancer Types—MJ
11:05 a.m. AICAF: Colorectal Cancer—Joy Rivera, CHR, American Indian Cancer Foundation
11:50 a.m. ACS/COL: Cancer Treatment—MJ
12:10 p.m. Lunch
12:40 p.m. ACS/COL: Healthy Habits—MJ
1:00 p.m. MDH SAGE: Breast & Cervical Cancer (30 min w/Q&A)
How SAGE Works—Jim McLean, RN, MSN, Minnesota Department of Health
1:45 p.m. ACS/COL: Caregivers—MJ
2:05 p.m. Wrap Up, Final Questions, CEUs
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