This support group is meant for individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer who are in need of additional support. The support group will allow for patients to have open discussion every month to provide and receive the support they need from each other. The group is open to the public. We welcome patients from […]
Parking Parking will be available at East High School. Street parking is available surrounding City Park. Please note that City Park will be closed to outside traffic from 7-10 a.m. Starting Time: 8:30 am Schedule 7:00 am - Race packet pickup & on-site registration 8:15 am - Opening remarks 8:30 am - 5K begins 8:40 […]
The second-annual Climb for A Cure Hike is July 30, 2017 – August 1, 2017 in Alma, Colorado with summits planned on Mount Democrat, Mount Cameron & Mount Lincoln. Climb for A Cure Hike is a group of colorectal cancer survivors, caregivers, advocates and others touched by the disease climbing mountains around the United States. These hikes are […]
Rejuvenate, re-energize and renew your motivation to live a more balanced life with the 2nd Annual Women’s Wellness and Life Balance Experience on Saturday, Sept 16 from 9am - 1pm. Kick off the morning with nationally recognized keynote, Mary LoVerde - featured on The Oprah Show and 20/20 - as she coaches you to Stop […]
This webinar qualifies for .5 COPIC point. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity. At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to: - Explain Systems and EMR Tracking - Discuss importance of reminder systems - Identify patients in need of devoted patient navigation […]
This webinar qualifies for .5 COPIC point. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity. At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to: - Identify practical ways to combat the issue - Explain benefit of creating a registry of patients with positive FIT/FOBT and […]
What Patient Navigators and the Medical Community Need to Know: A Colorectal Cancer Patient’s Perspective Violet was 31 years old when she was diagnosed with Stage IV Colorectal Cancer. She spent a year trying to convince doctors that something was wrong, only to be told repeatedly that she was “too young” to have this disease. […]
Please join us for an interesting and informative Cancer Genetics in Primary Care workshop! Learn more about how cancer genetics impact your patients across the care continuum, where to find screening tools to collect a complete family history on your patients, how to find genetic counseling and testing resources in the state, and get […]
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis in both men and women. However, it is 90% curable if detected early! That's why Sky Ridge Medical Center has teamed up with the American Cancer Society on its 80% by 2018 campaign to ensure that we increase the number of colonoscopies to save lives. So […]
Join the Colorado Cancer Coalition's Colorectal Cancer Task Force for a webinar on early age onset Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Swati Patel will share the latest updates. Swati G. Patel, MD MS, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Director Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk & Prevention Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, Staff Physician, […]
