2025 Cervical Cancer Awareness Summit
January 27th, 2025
Our third annual Cervical Cancer Awareness Summit features experts that discuss the latest data on cervical cancer in our community, featuring best practices for prevention & treatment. ummit topics include:
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The Cervical Cancer Landscape in 2025
- Guidelines 101 – Understanding New HPV Testing Recommendations
- Advances in Cervical Cancer Treatment
- Local Case Study and more!
Men's Health Awareness Month: Prostate Cancer Update
November 20th, 2024
In collaboration with the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center prostate cancer team, this webinar featured an update on prostate cancer in San Diego County and lessons learned from our 2024 Prostate Cancer Community Think Tank. Speakers included:
- Michael A. Liss, MD, Urologic Oncologist
- Rana McKay, MD, Medical Oncologist
2024 Cervical Cancer Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative Session III: Binational Efforts to Reduce Cervical Cancer Disparities
November 7th, 2024
- Eva Guerrero, MD, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Tijuana Health Jurisdiction
Colorectal Cancer Screening in SD: Spotlight on Medi-Cal Plans
August 16th, 2024
Brought to you by the San Diego Colorectal Cancer Screening Roundtable! This webinar featured special update on the latest Medi-Cal colorectal cancer screening rates in the San Diego region and spotlighted case studies from Molina Healthcare and Community Health Group for effective strategies to improve screening.
- Daniel Anderson, MD, FACP, Executive Leadership, California Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C4)
- Alan J. Conrad, MD, MMM, CPE, FACHE, FAAPL, Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director, Community Health Group
- Katie McMahon, AVP, Quality Improvement, Molina Healthcare of California
2024 Cervical Cancer Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative Session II: Inclusive Screening in the LGBTQIA+ Community
July 18th, 2024
The second session of our Cervical Cancer Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative focused on promoting inclusive cervical screening within the LGBTQIA+ community. Make sure to check out this special webinar for an update on cancer disparities in the community and best practices for addressing them in the clinical setting.
- Jorge Alvarado, MD, FACOG, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Assistant Clinical Professor, Reproductive Sciences
2024 Cervical Cancer Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative: The Promise of HPV Self-Testing
April 18th, 2024
The UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center and its partner, Every Woman Counts (EWC), host the first Cervical Cancer Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative. This session focused on the Promise of HPV Self-Testing and discussed access to care, current resources & the future vision for cervical cancer screening and prevention.
- The Promise of HPV Self-Testing: NCI's SHIP Trial
- Spolight on EWC: Update to Eligibility Guidelines, Cervical Cancer Screening Resources and more
2024 Make SD HPV Cancer Free Summit
March 4th, 2024
SD PATH presents their 4th annual Make SD HPV Cancer Free Summit! Summit topics include:
- Update on HPV Cancer Burden
- Status on HPV Vaccination in San Diego County
- Who do you Trust? Addressing Vaccine Beliefs and Behaviors
- Case Studies for Success: Local HPV Vaccination Success Stories
10 Annual Colorectal Cancer Screening Roundtable
February 27th, 2024
The UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center and its partners commemorate a decade of strides in the fight against colorectal cancer during their 10th Annual Colorectal Cancer Screening Roundtable. Roundtable topics include:
- Latest trends and screening data
- Policy Updates
- Local Case Studies within Federally Qualified Health Centers
2024 Cervical Cancer Summit
January 29th, 2024
Our second annual features experts that discuss the current and future state of cervical cancer in our San Diego/border region. Summit topics include:
- The Cervical Cancer Landscape & Updates to Treatment
- Cervical Screening in California/San Diego
- Local Case Studies to Improve Screening and more!
2024 Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM)
Join us throughout the month for new Cervical Cancer Awareness resources and educational events designed to shed light on prevention and early detection. Download and share our social media toolkit available in English and Spanish!
Prostate Cancer in the Black and African American Community
August 29th, 2023
This webinar sheds light on the prevailing disparities in prostate cancer within the Black and African American community and emphasizes the critical role of health equity in addressing these differences within communities of color.
- Reggie Tucker-Seeley, ScD, Vice President of Health Equity at ZERO Prostate Cancer
- Kris Bennett, MiM, Director of Health Equity, Community Organizing and Engagement at ZERO Prostate Cancer
- Brent Rose, MD, Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Radiaiton Oncology, Chief of Genitourinary (GU) Disease Team, Co-Director of the Center for Health Equity, Education and Research
Cervical Cancer Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative Session II
July 20th, 2023
The second session of the Cervical Cancer Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative that focuses on promoting inclusive cervical cancer screening.
- Gina Frugoni, MD, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences
Cancer Prevention in the Trans Community Session II
June 8th, 2023
The final session of the Cancer Prevention in the Trans/Nonbinary Community focused finding Trans/Nonbinary-friendly screening in San Diego.
- Julie Celebi, MD, Primary Care Physician, Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health
- Edward R. Cachay, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist, Professor of Medicine
- Jill S. Blumenthal, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist, Associate Professor of Medicine
Lung Cancer Screening Seminar
June 7th, 2023
This special serminar provided updates on lung cancer screening in California, guidelines, uptake and follow up.
- David Strong, PhD , Professor, Herbert Wetheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science
Cancer Prevention in the Trans Community Session I
June 1st, 2023
The first session of the Cancer Prevention in the Trans/Nonbinary Community focused on addressing cancer risk factors and prevention with an emphasis on recommended screening guidelines.
- Amy Sitapati, MD, Primary Care Physician-Internal Medicine, Clinical Professor, Division of Biomedical Informatics, Division of Biomedical Informatics
- Amirali Salmasi, MD, MSCR, Associate Professor of Urology, Urologic Oncology
- Jennifer T. Anger, MD, MPH, Gender Affirming Surgery, Orologic Reconstruction & Female Pelvic Medicine, Professor and Vice Chair of Research, Department of Urology
Behind the Science - A Cancer Research Forum
May 25, 2023
Do you ever wonder what goes on behind the doors of Moores Cancer Center? Watch this webinar to get a peek about the amazing discoveries our researchers are working on.
- William Kim, PhD - “Understanding Breast Cancer Complexities One Cell at a Time”
- Matt Hangauer, PhD - "Understanding How Cancer Becomes Drug Resistant"
- David Piccioni, MD, PhD - "Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer Spreading to the Spinal Fluid"
- Leslie Crews, PhD - "There and Back Again: Accelerating Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trials through Lab-Based Discoveries and Community Collaboration"
- Nasim Kasiri, MPH - “Cannabis Use Among Adult Cancer Survivors in Southern California” This is open to all in the community wanting to learn more!
Better Health Through Better Understanding
April 26, 2023
- Elena Martinez, PhD, Associate Director, Population Science, Disparities and Community Engagement, Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego
- Winta Mehtsun, MD, MPH, Surgical Oncologist, Moores Cancer Center and Assistant Professor, UC San Diego School of Medicine
- Humberto Parada, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor and Division Head of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, San Diego State University
Colorectal Cancer Screening Roundtable
February 22, 2023
Topics include:
- Screening Rates in San Diego
- Using CancerDAT to Inform Grants & Services
- Case Studies from Local FQHCs
- Established & Emerging Screening Tests
- Panel on the Expansion of Medi-Cal
Cervical Cancer Screening Summit
January 19, 2023
This webinar features experts that discuss the current and future state of cervical cancer in our San Diego/border region. Summit topics include:
- The Current State of Cervical Cancer
- Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer is on the Rise
- Clinical Trials and New Horizons
- Survivorship
- FQHC Spotlights: Best Practices for Promoting Cervical Cancer Screenings
- The Future of Cervical Cancer Testing: Self-Testing, Rapid Tests & More
How to Use the Cervical Cancer Screening Toolkit
Speaker: Selemawit Ghebrendrias, M.D., UC San Diego Health
Read Dr. Ghebrendrias's publication on cervical cancer prevention practices below.
Cervical Cancer Screening Toolkit - Awareness Brochures and Posters
The Cervical Cancer Screening Toolkit includes cervical cancer awareness brochures, posters, and videos. Posters and brochures are available to download in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Hmong, Tagalog, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Pashto, Somali, Amharic, Swahili and Tigrinya.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Video
Watch and download the informational videos in the Cervical Cancer Screening Toolkit. Videos currently in English and Somali.
Assemblymember Weber Backpack Giveaway
August 13, 2022
Moores Cancer Center partnered with Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber's office to hold a community event to provide HPV vaccinations via community partner Champions for Health and to provide cancer education. There were also giveaways where participants could receive backpacks, school supplies, and other crucial vaccines.
Adolescent Immunization in California: Where Do We Go From Here? With California Immunization Coalition, CDPH, ACS and SD PATH
August 11, 2022
HPV 101 with Assemblymember Weber, Dr. Maya Kumar, and Mike West
July 23, 2022
2022 The Rising Tide in Oropharyngeal Cancers
April 27, 2022
This special event features experts from across the spectrum of oropharyngeal cancer and cancer prevention.
Speakers:
- Mike West, JD, HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer Survivor
- Wai-Yin Chan, MS, DMD, MPH, Pediatric Dentist
- Ezra Cohen, MD, FRCPSC, FASCO, Medical Oncologist and Chief, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Associate Director, Translational Science, Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health
- Moderator: Dr. Thomas Olinger, Chief Dental Officer, County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency
Increasing Vaccinations with Multilevel Interventions in Health Systems
2022 Make San Diego HPV Cancer Free – March 4, 2022
Join pediatric leaders at Kaiser Permanente and Vista Community Clinic to hear about system-level changes like recommending the HPV vaccine at age 9, vaccine refusal forms, and getting internal support for system changes to make an impact on vaccinations.
Speakers:
- Alyson Kaye, CNP, Vista Community Clinic
- Saloni Patel Rao, DO, Kaiser Permanente San Diego
2022 Make San Diego HPV Cancer Free – Keynote Session
March 4, 2022
Speakers:
- Jesse Nodora, DrPH, Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and Moores Cancer Center at University of California San Diego
- Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber, California’s 79th Assembly District
- Kelly Motadel, MD, MPH, County of San Diego - Health and Human Services Agency
- Mark Sawyer, MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine; Rady Children’s Hospital; past AAP chapter president; co-director of San Diego Immunization Program
- Corinne McDaniels-Davidson, PhD, MPH, CHES, SDSU Institute for Public Health, SDSU School of Public Health, Moores Cancer Center at University of California San Diego
- Elena Martinez, PhD, Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and Moores Cancer Center at University of California San Diego
- Sujana Gunta, MD, Vista Community Clinic
- Daniel Calac, MD, Indian Health Council
- Samantha Williams, FNP, Covid-19 Task Force with the San Diego Black Nurses Association (SDBNA), JIREH Providers
2022 San Diego Colorectal Cancer Screening Roundtable
February 23, 2022
Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Covid-19 Era
- State of Colorectal Cancer Screening in San Diego – Stony Anderson, MD, California CRC Coalition
- USPSTF: Updated Recommended Screening Age – Samir Gupta, MD, MSCS, AGAF, Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health
- Emerging Screening Tests for Colorectal Cancer – Folasade May, MD, PhD, MPhil, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
- Medi-Cal Health Plans and Emerging Perspectives in Colorectal Cancer Screening – Patrick Tellez, MD, MPH, MSHA – Community Health Group
- CRC Screening During COVID: Getting Patients Back on Track
- Neighborhood Healthcare – James Schultz, MD, MBA, FAAFP, DiMM, FAWM, Chief Medical Officer
- San Ysidro Health – Sharon Velasquez, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer
- C4: Policy Updates and Grants – Stony Anderson, MD – California CRC Coalition
2021 CHEC It Out! Clinical Trial Education for African American Breast Cancer Patients
September 23, 2023
Angelique Richardson, MD, PhD – Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health
Dr. Angelique Richardson is a board-certified medical oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer at UC San Diego Health. She also does clinical trial research and community research to help patients understand the importance of clinical trials. She is part of the COE Steering Committee at Moores Cancer Center, and is involved with several organizations like Susan G Komen and Tigerlily Foundation.
2021 CHEC It Out! Let’s Be Heard: Public Health Advocacy in Action
June 3, 2021
Support policy efforts that impact the cancer community. Learn how to find groups and coalitions, become an ally, and make a difference!
SPEAKERS:
- Lisa Archibald, MSW – Vista Community Clinic
- Lynda Barbour, MPH – ACS Cancer Action Network
- Council President pro Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe, San Diego City Council District 4
2020 San Diego Colorectal Cancer Screening Roundtable
August 13, 2020
Collaborations in Colorectal Cancer Screenings
- Anecdotal Findings from a Community-Based Flu FIT Intervention– Jaime Carrillo, MA, Champions for Health
- Mailed FIT Best Practices – Samir Gupta, M.D., MSCS, AGAF, Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health
- Interactive Breakouts
- How has COVID-19 affected colorectal cancer screening?
- What strategies have been put in place to address screenings?
- What are some lessons learned?
- Group Sharing
- Moores CancerDat: Colorectal Cancer Data – Corinne McDaniels-Davidson, Ph.D., SDSU Institute for Public Health
- California Colorectal Cancer Coalition – Daniel Stony Anderson, M.D., FACP, California CRC Coalition