NNN Webinar: Colorectal Cancer Prevention in the Alaska Tribal Health System

The National Native Network with the Indian Health Service Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar.

Title:  Colorectal Cancer Prevention in the Alaska Tribal Health System
Date:  Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Time:  3 – 4 p.m., EDT

Presenter:
Diana Redwood, PhD, MPH
Senior Epidemiologist
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Learning Objectives/Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this activity, the healthcare team will be able to:

1.  Examine the burden of colorectal cancer among Alaska Native people and rates of colorectal cancer screening.
2.  Implement evidence-based program activities to increase colorectal cancer screening among Alaska Native people.
3.  Appropriately assess, educate, and refer patients for colorectal screening and prevention.

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

Continuing Education (CE) Credit Information:
There is no registration fee to participate in this activity. In order to receive continuing education credit, learners must participate in the webinar in its entirety, and complete an online evaluation.

Please contact mwillette@itcmi.org if you have any questions or problems with the system.

Funding for this webinar was made possible by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention DP18-1808:  Networking2Save:  CDC’s National Network Approach to Preventing and Controlling Tobacco-related Cancers in Special Populations.  Webinar contents do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Indian Health Service, or the Department of Health and Human Services.


Hardware/Software Requirements
Minimum hardware, software, Internet connectivity and connection speed requirements for Zoom Webinars can be found HERE.

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