UNMC, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska to present free Mini-Medical School on women and cancer Oct. 14, 21, 28

 

The University of Nebraska Medical Center, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, will present a Mini-Medical School on women and cancer. The series, which will be held Oct. 14, 21, and 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (CDT), will be broadcast live via satellite from the UNMC campus in Omaha, to 30 communities.

 

During the series, participants will learn about improvements in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management, as well as the latest research and advances in women’s cancers. Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center and a breast cancer physician, will kick off the series on the first evening.

 

In Omaha, speakers will present on Oct. 14 and 21, in the UNMC Durham Research Center, Suzanne & Walter Scott Auditorium, located at Emile St. and Durham Research Plaza (formerly 45^th St.). On Oct. 28, the series will be presented in the new Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, Truhlsen Campus Events Center, located on the northeast corner of 42^nd & Emile Streets. In addition to the campus location, participants in Omaha can watch the series via satellite at Clarkson West Medical Center, Suite 201, 2727 S. 144th St. Seating is limited at this location.

 

A complete list of sites is included below.

 

“A diagnosis of cancer is something no woman wants to face, but chances are, one out of every three women will have to face it during their lifetime,” Dr. Cowan said. “The good thing is as a nation, we’re starting to see the benefits of cancer research started in the 1970s that’s translating into improved treatments and earlier detection. For the last decade, there’s been an improvement of more than 12 percent in the survival of patients with cancer.

 

“Here at UNMC, scientists are leading the way in discovering new treatments, advances, and even preventive measures for the many different types of cancer that women face. This work will lead to even more effective and less toxic therapies in the future.”

 

This year, for the first time, UNMC has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska on the series.

 

“At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are committed to delivering the health and wellness solutions people value most,” says Dr. Bill Minier, vice president of medical policy & medical director. “We are excited to have this opportunity to work with UNMC in this education effort. We know first-hand, through the experiences of our families, our employees, and our members, the challenge of going through a cancer journey.”

 

UNMC’s Mini-Medical School is a health education program that provides Nebraskans with the latest information and research about current diseases and health issues. Taught by UNMC experts, the series is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about issues surrounding significant developments in health research and patient care.

While the program is free, continuing nursing education credit is available for nurses. The cost is $40, regardless of the number of sessions attended. Participants must register for Mini-Medical School at the site they will attend, and they will receive contact hours for each session attended.

 

UNMC College of Nursing Con­tinuing Nursing Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). Three sessions are provided for a total of 6.0 contact hours under ANCC criteria. Provided for a total of 7.2 contact hours under Iowa Provider #78. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13699 for a total of 7.2 contact hours.

 

To register for one of the sites listed below, visit www.unmc.edu/minimed, or call toll-free (877) 852-0013.

 

 

Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D.

Director, UNMC Eppley Cancer Center

 

Julie Vose, M.D., professor and chief, section of oncology/hematology

 

Steven Remmenga, M.D., professor, section of gynecologic oncology

 

Kerry Rodabaugh, M.D., assistant professor, department of obstetrics and gynecology

                       

 

A panel discussion moderated by Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., will include: Cheryl Williams, M.D.

associate professor, department of radiology; James Edney, M.D., professor, department of surgery; Bob Thompson, M.D., associate professor, department of radiation oncology; Elizabeth Reed, M.D., associate professor, section of oncology/hematology, and director of the UNMC Breast Cancer Program; and Constance Visovsky, Ph.D., associate professor, UNMC College of Nursing department of adult health and illness.

 

William Minier, M.D., medical director, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

 

 

Hamid Band, M.D., Ph.D., professor, Eppley Institute, and director, UNMC Center for Breast Cancer Research

 

Jim Shull, Ph.D., professor and chairman, department of genetics, cell biology and anatomy

 

Vimla Band, Ph.D., professor and vice chair of research, department of genetics, cell biology and anatomy, and associate director, UNMC Center for Breast Cancer Research.

 

 

Alma, Harlan County Health System, 717 N. Brown St.

 

Atkinson, West Holt Memorial Hospital, Clinic Education Room, 406 W. Neely St.

 

Broken Bow, Broken Bow Public Library, 626 South D St.

 

Chadron, Chadron State College, Student Center, Scottsbluff Room, 1000 Main St.

 

Columbus, Central Community College – Columbus, Student Center, Room #179, 4500 63rd St.

 

Fremont, Fremont Area Medical Center, Health Park Plaza, Dunklau Conference Room, 450 E. 23rd St.

 

Grand Island, Central Nebraska AHEC at College Park, Room #305, 3180 W. Hwy 34

 

Harrison, Sioux County Courthouse, Meeting Room, 325 Main St.

Hastings, Central Community College – Hastings, Platte Building, Room #218 (upstairs, east end) East Hwy 6

 

Holdrege, Central Community College – Holdrege Center, 1308 2nd St.

 

Imperial, Chase County Community Hospital, Telemedicine Room, 600 W. 12th St., limited space available

Kearney, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Communications Building, CMCT #217, 1910 University Drive

 

Lexington, Community Health & Fitness Center, Education Room, 1600 W. 13th St.

 

Lincoln, UNMC College of Dentistry, Dixon Lecture Hall, 40th & Holdrege Sts., *due to construction, the east side main entrance will be closed. Patient/visitor parking has moved to the west side of the building.

 

Lynch, Niobrara Valley Hospital, Telehealth Room, 401 S. 5th St.

 

McCook, Center for Enterprise, McCook Community College, McMillen Hall, Room 208

1205 E. 3rd St.

 

Norfolk, Northeast Community College – Norfolk, Lifelong Learning Center, Suite B – Night 1

Suite C – Nights 2 & 3

801 E. Benjamin Ave.

 

North Platte, West Central District Health Department, Conference Room, 105 N. Dewey  

 

Ogallala, Educational Service Unit 16, 314 W. 1^st St.

 

UNMC campus, Oct. 14 & 21 – UNMC Durham Research Center, Suzanne & Walter Scott Auditorium, Emile St. & Durham Research Plaza. Free parking in Lot 2, patient parking structure (located southeast of building).

UNMC campus, Oct. 28 – Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, Truhlsen Campus Events Center, northeast corner of 42^nd & Emile Streets. Free parking in Lot 4 parking structure (located south of building).

 

Clarkson West Medical Center (Oct. 14, 21, 28), Suite 201, 2727 S. 144th St. (east side of building that faces Oakview Mall). Seating is limited.

 

O’Neill, North Central District Health Department Conference Room, 422 E. Douglas St.

 

Osmond, Osmond General Hospital Conference Room, 402 N. Maple

 

Pender, Pender Community Hospital Basement Meeting Room, 603 Earl St.

 

Red Cloud, Webster County Historical Museum Exhibit Hall, 721 W. 4th St. (West Hwy 136)

 

Rushville, UNL Extension in Sheridan County, 105 Loofborrow

 

Scottsbluff, UNMC College of Nursing, University Complex Panhandle Station, Room #201, 4502 Avenue I

 

Sidney, Western Nebraska Community College, 371 College Drive

 

Tecumseh, Johnson County Hospital, Conference Room, 202 High St.

 

Valentine, Cherry County Hospital, Conference Room, 510 N. Green St.

 

Wayne, Wayne State College, Gardner Hall, Business Building

West Point, St. Francis Memorial Hospital, Telehealth Room, 430 N. Monitor St.

 

Anyone with the satellite downlink capability can tune into the series on Nebraska Satellite System 2, Channel 105. In addition, any facility with Internet Protocol capability may be able to receive the broadcast. For more information, contact Brenda Jeter at bjeter@unmc.edu or (402) 559-9049.

 

 

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