Lung Cancer Early Detection and Treatment Referral Program (LCEDTRP)

July 10, 2023 By Bryte Johnson Government Relations Director, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Connecticut The Connecticut General Assembly wrapped up its 2023 session late on June 7. The state Budget provided $453,000 in funding to create a new Lung Cancer Early Detection and Treatment Referral Program to be administered through the state Department of…

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LGBTQ+ Patient-Centered Cultural Competency Training

This is a  two-part online program presented by Layne Gianakos, program coordinator for the newly formed Office of Health Equity Research within the Equity Research and Innovation Center at Yale School of Medicine.. His passion for comprehensive LGBTQIA+ medical care and community assistance led him to work for Anchor Health Initiative, a non-profit LGBTQIA+ primary care organization…

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2022 Annual Meeting Overview

The 17th Annual Meeting of the Connecticut Cancer Partnership was held, via Zoom, on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. The title Connecticut Cancer Partnership Celebrating 20 Years: Renewed, Refreshed, and Ready to Go! reflected that CCP is coming out of a period of dormancy and is eager to reconvene cancer control partners in the work of reducing…

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Update in lung Screening

April 29, 2022 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Water’s Edge Resort and Spa Westbrook, CT The CT Cancer Partnership presents Update in Lung Cancer Screening Come hear about the latest advancements in lung cancer screening. Review the new guidelines for screening, shared decision-making, and how and when to make a referral for screening. In-person and…

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