CME

May 6 • 12:00 – 1:00PM

Community-Engaged Approaches to Cancer Control with American Indian and Alaska Native Communities in California
Claradina Soto, PhD, MPH
 

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2/1/2026 - 1/31/2029

Commercial Tobacco Use among American Indian Adults Living in North and South Carolina
Rachel Denlinger, PhD, MPH

Commercial tobacco use remains a leading cause of premature death in the United States and disproportionately affects American Indian (Al) adults. National surveys estimate the current cigarette smoking prevalence for Al adults is 27%; however, state-level and tribe specific data are limited. North Carolina (NC) is home to eight state-recognized tribes. A collaboration was established between the NC Commission of Indian Affairs, the NC Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch, and the Southeastern American Indian Cancer Health Equity Partnership to develop and implement the NC American Indian Adult Tobacco Survey, a commercial tobacco use survey with and for tribal communities to assess overall use among Al residents and by tribal affiliation. The webinar will share findings from Wave 1 of the survey as well as discuss the successful community-engagement approach for survey implementation.

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1/1/2026 - 12/31/2029

Strategies to Address HPV-related cancers among American Indians in Southeastern North Carolina
Ronny Bell, PhD
Megan Huchko, MD, MPH

 

May 21, 2025 – May 21, 2029

Building Partnerships for Health: Collaborative Cancer Research with Tribal Nations in Oklahoma
Dorothy Rhoades, MD, MPH

In this webinar, Dorothy A. Rhoades, MD, MPH, the Director of the Native American Center for Cancer Health Excellence at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, discusses building collaborative partnerships between the cancer center’s clinical and research communities with Oklahoma Tribal Nations and health organizations. To date, cancer center affiliated researchers have collaborated with 29 Tribal Nations and organizations across 45 extramural awards that support research, education, and outreach initiatives.

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February 25, 2025 – February 27, 2027

Evolution of Native Patient Navigation
Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DRPH, OPN-CG

Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DRPH, OPN-CG provides an overview of how the field of patient navigation has evolved since its inception in the late 1980s / early 1990s. It includes a brief overview of the nationally recommended metrics and CMS codes for reimbursement of navigation services. It also identifies what is missing in the codes to fully address the cancer continuum.

July 22, 2024 - July 21, 2026

Improving AI/AN Cancer Surveillance Data in the US
Melissa A. Jim, MPH

Misclassification of AI/AN as non-AI/AN in cancer incidence has resulted in the underestimation of the disease burden in these populations. We routinely link Indian Health Service (IHS) patient registration data with data from central cancer registries that are part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) and the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program. The linkages provided evidence that, when reporting national rates, the regional variations were masking the real burden of disease among AI/AN.
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.

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Embracing Indigenous Wisdom in Evidence Based Cancer Prevention: A Path of Collaboration, Respect, and Insight on Duke's Voyage
Tomi Akinyemiju, PhD, MS
Tony Locklear, MA
Vivette Jeffries-Logan, BA
Angel Oxendine, BS, BSW

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.

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Catawba Indian Nation & Levine Cancer Institute: Partners in Healing
Daniel R Carrizosa, MD, MS
Darcy Doege, BSN, RN
Mellisa Wheeler, BSW, MHA

 

 

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Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention
Francine C. Gachupin, PhD, MPH

In working to address Native American cancer health disparities, it is imperative to build partnerships with tribal communities to increase their trust in the potential benefits of cancer research efforts. The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention was established in 2002 and the Partnership’s approach is to expand capacity for culturally-sensitive and community-relevant research on cancer and to continue to develop respectful collaborations that empower sovereign Native American communities to define, implement, and achieve their goals for cancer health equity.

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 Siobhan Wescott, MD, MPH
 

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Donald Warne, MD, MPH

Donald Warne, MD, MPH, will describe health disparities and inequities related to American Indian cancer control. We will explore the legal basis for federally-funded health services to American Indians and the complexity of health policy at the federal, state and tribal levels that impact cancer control. We will provide a framework for health equity and a path forward to improve outcomes.

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Hannah E. Woriax, MD

Hannah E. Woriax, MD, will review several case scenarios and patient archetypes that have had their treatment course changed drastically due to recent landmark research studies. Dr. Woriax will then go through a few scenarios relevant to my current patient population specifically. Based on these patient scenarios, she will then discuss potential research possibilities for the future.

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Ronny Bell, PhD, MS
Marc Emerson, PhD, MPH

Ronny Bell, PhD, MS, and Marc Emerson, PhD, MPH, in this collaborative session will provide context regarding the cancer disparities and efforts to address these disparities for American Indians and Alaska Natives across the US. Dr. Bell will provide context for understanding and addressing cancer disparities among American Indians in North Carolina.

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Rodney Haring, PhD, MSW

Rodney Haring, PhD, MSW, will discuss how treaty and wampum conversations have impacted the cancer care of Indigenous populations. Building on this foundation, Dr. Haring will describe how to create culturally congruent practices that will improve the quality of research and care to benefit Native Nations. Additionally, he will lead attendees in thinking about new ways to work together to provide sustainable cancer care for succeeding generations.