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The National Native Network at the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, in conjunction with the Indian Health Service Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and the Indian Health Service Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar series:  Cancer Risk Reduction in Indian Country.

Presenters:
Kevin English, DrPH, Director, Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center, Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc.
Donald Haverkamp, MPH, Epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Learning Objectives/Outcomes: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Apply safe and convenient colorectal screening for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) patients.
2. Identify geographical differences in colorectal cancer incidence among AI/AN populations.
3. Recommend appropriate testing for patients by following the draft USPSTF recommendation to begin screening average-risked persons at age 45.

Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, health educators, administrators, and support staff working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities.

Funding for this webinar was made possible by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention DP18-1808 National Network Approach to Preventing and Controlling Tobacco-related Cancers in Special Populations.
Webinar contents do not necessarily represent the official views of the United States Department of Health Human Services; Indian Health Service; or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.

Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)

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