May 8, 2007
Introductions and Welcoming
- All attendees were asked to give their name and the agency they represent.
Review of February 7, 2007 Meeting Minutes
- There was a motion by Stephen Katzen to approve the minutes from the February 7, 2007 meeting. It was seconded by Linda Kisby.
Committee Activities
- Breast Cancer Committee
- Celebrating Women’s Femininity: A Breast Cancer Survivors’ Fashion Show
- Saturday, May 19, 2007
- Good public sign-up so far, but there is still room.
- Anyone who would like to volunteer to help the day of the event should sign up on the Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet.
- Prostate Cancer Committee
- Men’s Health Expo
- Saturday, June 2, 2007
- This event does not have a good sign-up at this time. If anyone can help distribute flyers or brochures it would be greatly appreciated. There are numerous brochures available.
- An ad will be going into the Press of Atlantic City and the Current.
- Anyone who would like to volunteer to help the day of the event should sign up on the Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet.
- Professional Community Education Committee
- Professional Education Event with The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
- Friday, November 2, 2007
- The Continuum of Cancer Care
- “Strengthing the Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Cancer Care.”
- Directed to nurses, physicians and social workers with 6 credits for the day.
- Palliative Care Committee
- Lisa Aiello-Laws, chairperson of the Palliative Care Committee gave a presentation about the palliative care committee and spoke specifically about the survey and poster that was designed. The poster was displayed for coalition viewing.
- Past Event: “Aging with Dignity in Today’s Healthcare System” at Fairways in Mays Landing – March 7, 2007
- Past Event: Poster Participation in the ELNEC (End of Life Nursing Education Consortium) Conference – March 22 & 23, 2007)
- Future Event: 2 Day Seminar in May 2007. (May 9th & 16th) Joint effort with the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
- Committee is working on the conclusion of the survey.
Brainstorming Activity
- Palliative Care Committee
This committee is looking to educate the public about Palliative Care. The coalition had a brainstorming activity in which members contributed ideas for locations to have information sessions. The ideas generated from the brainstorming activity are below:
- AARP
- Jewish Community Center
- Health Clubs
- Parent’s Night at Schools
- Churches (Parish Nursing)
- Service Clubs
- Kiwanis
- Lions
- Veteran’s Associations
- Local 54/Casinos
- Chamber of Commerce
- Presentation to the County or other large Businesses
- Large Businesses (county has a list)
- Press of Atlantic City
- Colleges
- Municipal Government
- Viking with Ocean
- South Jersey Gas
- Electric Company
- 55+ Communities/Senior Facilities
- Library System
The ideas from the brainstorming activity were excellent and we very much appreciate everyone’s input. If there are any additional ideas please feel free to contact Angela Bailey or Lisa Aiello-Laws.
Additional Information on Committees
Marge Scanny spoke about the CEED grant, as well as some of the information listed below.
- Melanoma Lecture – June 13, 2007 @ 7pm
- This was a last minute lecture that was put together. The physician’s office volunteered to present. There are flyers available. Any help to get the word out would be appreciated.
- Komen Friend to Friend Project
- Received the Komen Grant for 2007/2008
- Goal: 27 Friend to Friend Parties with 500 women educated and 150 mammograms.
- Melanoma Project
- This project is still in progress. The curriculum is complete and we are looking into how to get it into the schools properly.
- Youth Educator’s Badge
- The project was formally presented at the coalition coordinators last meeting. All the information has now been received and we are now ready to get started on the project. The coalition is looking for a team leader for this particular project.
- Additional Ideas
- After the June events we will be reevaluating the activities for the last year, as well as the committee functions. This is an opportunity for all coalition members to think about the types of projects they would like to participate in and create for the public or professionals. Not every project must be cancer related and can be something that your organization is working on and may need help. Please think about ideas and bring them with you to the next meeting.
OCCP Report from Susan Sanna
- OCCP Report
- The second NJ Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan for the next five years (2008-2012) is currently under peer review. All the chapters have been reviewed and revised.
- The new Plan will include Ovarian Cancer in a new “Gynecologic Cancer” chapter. In April 2007, Susan Bass Levin, Ovarian Cancer survivor and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, announced that Ovarian Cancer would be included in the second Plan at the Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser sponsored by the South Jersey Chapter of the National Ovarian Coalition. There were over 800 attendees at this event.
- Also the “Emerging Trends” chapter will address thyroid, esophageal and endometrial cancers. Due to the Governor’s office July 2007. To be announced by the Governor’s office January 2008.
- OCCP’s biennial Status Report to the Governor is being finalized. The Task Force has approved it and it has gone on to the Commissioner.
- March 2007 the OCCP submitted its grant application to the CDC. This year’s CDC grant is competitive. Optional funding has been applied for prostate, colorectal, skin and ovarian. The first year funds applied for by OCCP to the CDC are $843,209 (beginning July 1, 2007). OCCP is awaiting approval of funds from CDC late May/June2007.
- The County Capacity and Needs Assessment Fact Sheets have been printed and published in Spanish and have been disseminated to all the County Cancer Coalitions.
- The County Capacity and Needs Assessments plan to be updated to coincide with the release of the new Plan.
- The Full Capacity and Needs Assessment Report Summaries and Fact Sheets for each county are available for download on our website www.njcancer.gov.
- The OCCP is currently investigating securing an 800 public call in number.
- Request for Applications have gone out to all 21 counties and it is another 3 year (multi-year) NJDHSS/OCCP health service grant to implement the NJ Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan at the County Level. The grant begins July 1, 2007 at $65,000 per year.
- OCCP is planning its First Annual Women’s Health Conference for Women in Business to be held Sept. 18, 2007.
- OCCP is planning its First Annual Women’s Cancer Update for Primary Care providers and Advanced Practitioners Dinner to be held Sept. 25, 2007. CME’s to be offered.
- Task Force Update
- The Governor’s Task Force on Cancer Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment in NJ held its quarterly meeting May 7, 2007.
- Task Force Standing Committee Updates
- Evaluation has completed OCCP’s biennial Status Report to the Governor. It has gone to the Commissioner of NJDHSS for review.
- Advocacy Ad Hoc is focusing on a number of legislative issues including Access to Care, funding for OCCP (2 million), improving Palliation and Pain Management in NJ (NJ rates scores a “D” ), Nutrition and Physical Activity (to have the Plan included in The Mayor’s Wellness Campaign for all 566 municipalities), Cancer Treatment for Colorectal and Prostate ($400,000), Tobacco Control 30 million (previously 30 million now cut to 11million, NY state has 85 million, CDC recommends at least 45 million), HPV Vaccine Insurance Coverage, funding for National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), and increased funding for NJ CEED (7 million). The ACS is planning a “Transportation/Access to Care Summit” for Spring 2008
- Task Force Workgroup Updates
- The Melanoma Workgroup held a free Melanoma Symposium April 19, 2007 for healthcare professionals at the Clarion Hotel in Cherry Hill. Educational credits and contact hours were offered. It was sponsored by The Cooper Health System, Our Lady of Lourdes, The Melanoma Research Foundation and the southern NJ County Cancer Coalitions. The title was “Melanoma Update 2007” with 346 attendees. It was the largest CME offering Cooper has sponsored to date. Totally underwritten.
- The Palliation Workgroup is holding a series of three regional conferences for northern, central, and southern NJ. Samaritan Hospice will be hosting the first one Nov. 2007 in Collingswood. Hackensack will be hosting the second conference Dec. 2007. The third conference will be hosted at CINJ in the Spring of 2008. Dates TBA.
- The Childhood Cancer Workgroup is holding its second childhood cancer survivorship conference “Childhood Cancer: Negotiating the Present…Planning the Future” to be held May 18, 2007 at the Forsgate Country Club. This conference will offer education credits and is targeting survivors, the newly diagnosed and young adults. It is being underwritten by the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation and the Valerie Fund. Registration is $15.00 per person. Tom Coughlin, coach of the NY Giants will be the guest speaker with two autographed footballs. CME’s will be offered. Totally underwritten.
- The Colorectal Cancer Workgroup is holding its first Dialogue for Action “Coming Together to Conquer Colorectal Cancer in NJ: A Dialogue for Action”. This conference will be held June 28, 2007 at the Trenton Marriott. It is aimed at healthcare professionals and is sponsored by the NJDHSS/OCCP, ACS, and is a program of the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation.
- The Breast Cancer Workgroup is collaborating with the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Central and South Jersey and NJ CEED to promote the 211 “Reach Out for Life: Somebody Needs You” campaign. The goal is to reduce Stage 3 and Stage 4 breast cancers and to screen 1,000 women and educate 10,000 women about mammograms. It is targeting African-American women, from Hunterdon County southward (13 counties in all) that fall between 250.1%-300% of the poverty level, which is above NJ CEED’s cut off. African-American women have a lower incidence rate of breast cancer but are diagnosed at a later state and therefore have a higher mortality rate than Caucasian women. Using the 211 health information phone line, manned 24 hours by care managers, women are encouraged to call in to see if they qualify for a free screening mammography. Komen is planning a new media push to promote the 211 health information phone line.
- The Cervical Workgroup has formed a NJDHSS position statement regarding the new HPV vaccine. Awaiting approval by the Deputy Commissioner. The statement speaks to education, not mandating.
- The Nutrition and Physical Activity Workgroup is finalizing their Resource Guide. A DRAFT version has been produced. Also promoting the “5 A Day” campaign.
- The Prostate Workgroup is continuing its work with Virgil Simons and the “Barbershop Program” initiative.
- The Oral Cancer Workgroup is working with the NJ Dental Association on creating a Speakers Bureau of Dentists to join Coalitions, speak at events, and to offer free oral cancer screenings at health fairs.
- The Lung Cancer Workgroup continues to work with the Advocacy Ad Hoc Committee on increasing funding for comprehensive tobacco control from 11 million currently back to the previous budgeted 30 million. They are also working on a conference with the NJ Hospital Association on smoke free campuses.
Future Scheduled Meetings:
Quarterly Coalition Meetings
Shore Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, June S Rulon Conference Room @ 10am
- Wednesday, August 8, 2007
- Thursday, November 8, 2007
Palliative Care Committee
Shore Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, Patient Family Room @ 9am
- June 27, 2007 Please note this date has changed.
- July 26, 2007
- August 23, 2007
- September 27, 2007
- October 25, 2007
Professional/Community Education Committee
Gilda’s Club South Jersey @ 1:00pm
- Monday, May 14, 2007
Participants in Attendance:
Angela Bailey - Shore Memorial Hospital - ACHLC
Ben Mount - Atlantic County Division of Public Health
Kay Hadley - Holy Redeemer
Laurel Nuschke - Brendan Borek
Lina DeCrescenenzo - Atlantic County Division of Public Health
Linda Kisby - AtlantiCare Hospice
Lisa Aiello-Laws - Shore Memorial Hospital – Cancer Center
Lisa Boccabella - Shore Memorial Hospital – Wellness/Tobacco
Marge Scanny - Shore Memorial Cancer Center - NJ CEED
Marianne Herman - AtlantiCare – Palliative Care
Mary Jo Christiansen - Samaritan Hospice
Meg Lombard Edel - Samaritan Hospice
Nicole Milan-Tyner - Gilda’s Club South Jersey
Pat Diamond - Atlantic County Division of Public Health
Rhonda Fitzgerald - Atlantic City Health Department
Steve Katzen - Shore Memorial Hospital – Tobacco Dependence Program
Sue Rush - Heartland Hospice
Susan Sanna - NJDHSS - OCCP
Todd Salerno - American Cancer Society