Upcoming Events
The Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island offers a range of educational and training opportunities developed in collaboration with our organizational partners. These programs are designed to support healthcare professionals, community health workers, and community members with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills in cancer prevention, screening, navigation, and care.
Scroll below to explore upcoming trainings and educational events happening across Rhode Island.
Community Palliative Care Workshop
We are excited to invite you to our first Community Palliative Care Workshops this summer: How to Navigate Serious Illness with Care and Compassion.
Our Palliative Care Work Group has developed this community training to help Rhode Islanders better understand what palliative care is, when it may be needed, and what resources and support are available for patients and caregivers.
In this workshop, you will:
• Learn the basics of palliative care
• Hear directly from healthcare professionals
• Discuss support for patients and caregivers
• Connect with community resources
We are offering TWO free trainings at local libraries, in both English and Spanish:
📍 Spanish Workshop
June 24 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Mount Pleasant Library
315 Academy Ave, Providence, RI 02908
📍 English Workshop
July 13 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Rochambeau Library
708 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02908
RSVP is available using the QR codes or buttons below.
Please share these flyers with your networks and anyone in your community who may be interested in attending. All are welcome and the workshops are free to attend.
We hope to see you there!
Project ECHO Training
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The Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Health Center Association, Rhode Island Public Health Association, Brown University Family Medicine, and other partners, is excited to launch our second Project ECHO series: Cancer Screenings and Navigation to Care.
This free six-session training is designed for patient navigators, community health workers, and healthcare professionals supporting individuals across the cancer care continuum. Participants are welcome to join any or all sessions based on their availability. Sessions begin June 16 and run every other Tuesday through August 25, from 12:00–1:00 PM EST.
Use the button to register and learn more.
Cancer Spotlight Series
The Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island invites you to attend our Cancer Spotlight Series, a quarterly community meeting series that highlights the Partnership’s current initiatives and brings together members, partners, and stakeholders working across the cancer care continuum.
Each session features presentations from organizations and experts who are advancing cancer prevention, screening, treatment, survivorship, and equity throughout Rhode Island.
The series is designed to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and keep our community informed about the innovative work happening to reduce the burden of cancer across the state. All are welcome to attend. Use the button below to RSVP and learn more!
Lung Cancer Screening Roundtable
The Partnership is pleased to be a collaborative partner for the upcoming live webinar Future of Lung Cancer Screening for All Communities in Rhode Island: Where We Are and Where We Need to Be taking place on Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 12:00 PM- 1:30 PM.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for primary care physicians, oncologists, physician assistants, registered nurses, community health education specialists, social workers, respiratory therapists, tobacco treatment specialists, and other allied members of the healthcare team caring for patients at risk for lung cancer.
Credit Designation
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Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
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Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 1.5 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
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Nursing Continuing Education: This activity has been submitted to Northeast Multi-State Division (NE-MSD) for approval to award nursing contact hours.
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Respiratory Therapist Accreditation: An application has been submitted to the American Association for Respiratory Care.
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Social Work Continuing Education: An application has been submitted to the National Association of Social Workers Rhode Island Chapter.
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Certified Health Education Specialist Accreditation: This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) up to 1.5 total Category I contact education contact hours.