Beyond Quality of Care Measures: Preventing Cervical and Breast Cancer in Health Center Programs
Tuesday, April 18, 2019
Summary: Some of the cancers that most often affect women are breast, colon, endometrial, lung, cervical, skin, and ovarian cancers. Breast cancer is the most common cancer that women may face in their lifetime aside from skin cancer. It affects women of any age and the risk goes up as they get older. In addition, cervical cancer can affect any woman who is or has been sexually active and is also prevalent among women with a history of human papilloma virus (HPV), as it is a sexually transmitted virus. This webinar will provide an overview of these cancers, illustrate early detection programs in two Public Housing Primary Care Health Centers and provide resources for patients and clinicians.
Panelists:
- Dr. Debbie Saslow, Director of Breast and Gynecological Cancer, American Cancer Society
- Kathy Orchen, P.A., M.P.H., Quality Assurance Manager, Zufall Health Center
- Alejandrina Arevalo, Director of Patient Engagement, San Ysidro Health
Learning Objectives:
- Review the most common cervical and breast cancer risk factors
- Identify Zufall’s cervical and breast cancer prevention practices
- Analyze San Ysidro Health’s cervical and breast cancer evidence-based programs