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SUMMARY:First day of Women's History Month
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URL:https://www.mywcms.org/event/first-day-of-womens-history-month/
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SUMMARY:Western North Carolina Colorectal Cancer Health Equity Summit
DESCRIPTION:More Info \nThe American Cancer Society\, in partnership with the Colon Cancer Coalition\, MAHEC\, HCA Healthcare Foundation\, and the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is launching a multi-component project that aims to improve colorectal cancer (CRC) health equity in a sustainable and collaborative approach across the region. Research has shown a strong correlation between sustained and consistent screening efforts with the decrease in CRC incidence and mortality. Screening allows for the early detection of CRC cancer when the cancer is easier to treat; however\, many WNC residents at the recommended ages for CRC screening remain unscreened\, and the pandemic continues to aggravate this situation. Meanwhile\, CRC incidence and mortality disparities exist across race and socioeconomic statuses in the WNC region and are expected to grow amid the pandemic’s disruptions to routine cancer screening and existing barriers to care. Elevating the realities faced by Western North Carolina patients\, clinicians\, researchers\, and communities is paramount to achieving equity in the region. Capitalizing on ACS’s strength as a highly trusted source of cancer information and a proven convener in the mission to end cancer\, American Cancer Society is collaborating with health systems (hospitals\, safety net clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers) and others to increase CRC screening rates\, improve CRC early detection and access to treatment\, and in turn\, improve health equity and save lives from CRC in the WNC region. A key component of this effort will be to convene stakeholders (health systems\, community organizations\, patients\, survivors and caregivers) for a summit to discuss current CRC landscape through an equity lens.
URL:https://www.mywcms.org/event/western-north-carolina-colorectal-cancer-health-equity-summit/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:Rural Summit 2023: Driving Policy Change
DESCRIPTION:Rural Summit 2023: Driving Policy Change \nAll Roads Lead to Rural \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 20 – 21\, 2023   |  Raleigh Convention Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Rural Summit is the NC Rural Center’s annual conference. Each year\, we think of it as our state’s rural homecoming- a unique opportunity for local leaders and state partners to come together in conversation and celebration. \nThe Rural Summit 2023 is taking place March 20-21\, 2023 at the Raleigh Convention Center. This conference will focus on Driving Policy Change: All Roads Lead to Rural. \nThe 2023 Rural Summit will bring together community leaders\, policymakers\, and rural advocates from across the state and nation to engage in a thoughtful\, intentional dialogue about the actions we can take today to advance policy and systems change across a broad spectrum of rural development issues. \nClick here to learn more and to register for the event.
URL:https://www.mywcms.org/event/rural-summit-2023-driving-policy-change/
LOCATION:Raleigh Convention Center\, 500 S Salisbury St\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Get Your Rear in Gear 5k
DESCRIPTION:Get Your Rear in Gear 5k – Asheville\, NC \nWebsite: https://donate.coloncancercoalition.org/asheville \nDATE: Saturday\, March 25\, 2023 at 9AM \nLOCATION: Carrier Park\n220 Amboy Rd Asheville\, NC 28806 \nRegistration Fees:\n**Colorectal cancer patients and survivors register for Free** \nEarly Bird Fees – Through February 25\, 2023\nAdult: $30\nYouth (18 and under): $20\nKid’s Fun Run (10 and under): $15\nVirtual Participant: $25 \nRegular Fees\nFebruary 25 – Event Day\nAdult: $35\nYouth (18 and under): $25\nKid’s Fun Run (10 and under): $20\nVirtual Participant: $25 \nIf you’re interested in being a sponsor\, email Amy Barcombe: amy@mywcms.org \nThe proceeds raised from this race support the WNC Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative (WNC CRCSI). WNC CRCSI provides vital colorectal cancer screening to average risk\, uninsured\, low-income patients between the ages of 45 and 75 in Buncombe\, Madison\, Mitchell and Yancey counties. The program is run by Digestive Health Partners (a gastroenterologist practice in Asheville) in collaboration with local federally qualified community health centers\, WCMS’s Project Access\, and the American Cancer Society. \n 
URL:https://www.mywcms.org/event/get-your-rear-in-gear-asheville-carrier-park/
LOCATION:Carrier Park
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