Embracing Indigenous Wisdom in Evidence Based Cancer Prevention: A Path of Collaboration, Respect, and Insight on Duke's Voyage
Embracing Indigenous Wisdom in Evidence Based Cancer Prevention: A Path of Collaboration, Respect, and Insight on Duke’s Voyage” is a presentation that explores the partnership between modern scientific research and indigenous wisdom in the pursuit of effective cancer prevention strategies. It underscores the humility in learning from indigenous knowledge, and the discovery of insights that can enhance evidence-based approaches to cancer prevention.
Category
  • Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership
Format
  • Self-Paced, Online Courses
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation
Improving AI/AN cancer surveillance data in the US
Melissa Jim, MPH will describe our IHS linkage and characterize patterns of cancer incidence among AI/AN by IHS Region. We will discuss sources of AI/AN cancer data. I will also explore the United States Cancer Statistics: Data Visualizations website to show how to find AI/AN cancer data by IHS Region. Accurate cancer data is crucial to develop public health strategies and programs to address cancer disparities.
Category
  • Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership
Format
  • Live Webinars
Credits
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Participation
Event date May 1, 2024