Cyber-Seminar Archives
Reaching Smokers in the Age of Mobile Technology: Resources, Networks, and Messaging
March 18, 2014 2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
As of 2013, every US state and Canadian province has a toll free tobacco quitline as a resource to treat tobacco dependence. The October National Cancer Institute (NCI) Research to Reality cyber seminar will examine how networks of quitlines interact and share innovations in quitline practices. We... More information. »
Tobacco Control Strategies for the Next Generation: Working for a Tobacco-free Future
February 18, 2014 2:00PM - 3:00PM EST
"Enough is enough" emphasized the Surgeon General upon releasing The Health Consequences of Smoking: 50 Years of Progress: the 50th Anniversary Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health. The report looks back at the important gains we have made in reducing tobacco use over the last half-... More information. »
Using New/Social Media for Cancer Control and Prevention Part II
January 21, 2014 2:00PM - 3:00PM EST
In early summer, the NCI Research to Reality Program issued a call for abstract inviting community members to share their experiences using new and social media tools in innovative and effective ways. The response was robust and we are delighted to present the second of a two-part series on... More information. »
Using New/Social Media for Cancer Control & Prevention Interventions
November 19, 2013 2:00PM - 3:00PM EST
In early summer, the NCI Research to Reality Program issued a call for abstract inviting community members to share their experiences using new and social media tools in innovative and effective ways. The response was robust and we are delighted to present the first in a two-part series on... More information. »
Implementation and Implications: The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Cancer Control
September 17, 2013 2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
It has been three years since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law. Most of the provisions will have been implemented by the start of 2014. The September National Cancer Institute (NCI) Research to Reality cyber-seminar will explore the major provisions of the ACA and Medicaid... More information. »
The Role of Primary Care in Cancer Prevention and Control: International and US Perspectives
July 16, 2013 2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
Primary care providers (PCP) and staff play an increasingly important role in the prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care of cancer patients. The July National Cancer Institute (NCI) Research to Reality cyber-seminar will explore this role and approaches to better improve the integration of... More information. »
Cultural Competency and LGBT Health Disparities: Identifying Barriers and Tailoring Strategies
June 18, 2013 2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
Understanding and improving the health, safety, and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals is a growing public health concern and is a goal for Healthy People 2020. The June National Cancer Institute (NCI) Research to Reality cyber-seminar will explore... More information. »
Health Rankings and Assessment: Tools of the Trade
May 21, 2013 2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
Having an understanding of the health of your community in relation to other communities/states can be an important factor in health planning and programming. The May National Cancer Institute (NCI) Research to Reality cyber-seminar will explore two resources that are designed to help users... More information. »
Collaborating for Impact: Public Health Genomics and Cancer Control
April 16, 2013 2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
The field of public health genomics has exploded over the last several years as more and more states are collaborating around cost-efficient, evidence-based methods to enhance cancer screening and prevention efforts. Join the National Cancer Institute and Research to Reality (R2R) on... More information. »
Across the Board: How multilevel interventions can improve the health of our communities
March 19, 2013 2:00PM - 3:00PM EDT
As the social ecological framework shows there are several levels -- including intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy— and that determinants within these levels interact with one another to influence behavior and health outcomes. Studies have shown multilevel... More information. »
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