Delaware Cancer Consortium 2008 Annual Retreat
February 7, 2008
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Dover Downs
The Delaware Cancer Consortium held an all-member retreat on February 7, 2008, to gain new insight and information, celebrate accomplishments, and plan for the challenges ahead.
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Opening Remarks
William W. Bowser, Esq., chairperson, Delaware Cancer Consortium, welcomes attendees and sets the stage for a day of learning and planning.
Remarks from Gov. Minner
The Honorable Governor Ruth Ann Minner discusses the inception of the Delaware Cancer Consortium and her hopes for a continued effort to reduce cancer rates in Delaware.
Keynote Address Pt. 1
Keynote speaker Tom Kean, executive director of C-Change, shared the organization’s future plans and the role of the DCC with regard to the national effort.
Keynote Address Pt. 2
Keynote speaker Tom Kean, executive director of C-Change, shared the organization’s future plans and the role of the DCC with regard to the national effort.
Keynote Address Pt. 3
Keynote speaker Tom Kean, executive director of C-Change, shared the organization’s future plans and the role of the DCC with regard to the national effort.
Keynote Address Pt. 4
Keynote speaker Tom Kean, executive director of C-Change, shared the organization’s future plans and the role of the DCC with regard to the national effort.
Dr. Grubbs Pt. 1
Early Detection & Prevention Committee Update
Dr. Grubbs Pt. 2
Early Detection & Prevention Committee Update
Rep. Hall-Long
Communication & Public Education Committee Update
Dr. Patricia Hoge Pt. 1
Tobacco & Other Risk Factors Committee Update
Dr. Patricia Hoge Pt. 2
Tobacco & Other Risk Factors Committee Update
Meg Maley Pt. 1
Environment Committee Update
Meg Maley Pt. 2
Environment Committee Update
Lt. Governor Carney Pt. 1
Health Equity & Inclusion Committee Update
Lt. Governor Carney Pt. 2
Health Equity & Inclusion Committee Update
Testimonial 1
Cheryl Cooper, a cervical cancer survivor, tells the audience how Screening for Life made it possible for her to detect and treat her cancer.
Testimonial 2
Rodney Baker shares his experience of working with a cancer nurse navigator to get a colonoscopy.
Testimonial 3
Lisa Humphrey tells the audience how Quitline helped her quit smoking cigarettes after more than 20 years of nicotine addiction.
Testimonial 4
Jorge Sanchez, a first-time homeowner, talks about receiving a free test kit to test for radon and free radon remediation to keep his family safe.
Testimonial 5
Emma Fulton tells the audience how the Delaware Cancer Treatment program saved her life.