August Updates

Join us for the Colorado Cancer Coalition Symposium on October 1st, 2025

The Colorado Cancer Coalition’s 2025 Annual Symposium will bring together cancer experts, advocates, survivors, and caregivers to reduce the burden of cancer in Colorado through connection, collaboration, and a focus on equity. The full-day event will feature sessions on current data, emerging treatment and prevention efforts, and partnerships that strengthen care and survivorship statewide.

Attendees will explore a range of topics, including policy, patient navigation, rural health, research, and community-informed strategies shaped by those most affected by cancer. Join us on October 1st as we unite to make a lasting impact on cancer care and control.

Finalized agenda coming soon! Check out https://coloradocancercoalition.org/2025-symposium/ for more information. CMEs are currently under review.

Interested in sponsoring this event, or joining us as an exhibitor? Contact Ella Meyer at EMeyer@trailhead.institute to learn about our wide range of sponsorship and exhibitor options.

New Educational Series: Understanding Breast Cancer: Risk, Genetics, and Prevention

How can we prevent breast cancer? In this two-part series from the Colorado Cancer Coalition’s Breast Cancer Task Force, Dr. Wood and Julia Schiller break down what you need to know - from everyday risk factors and screening guidelines to the powerful role genetics can play in prevention.

Whether you're navigating a personal diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or working in healthcare, this series offers practical, up-to-date insights to help you make informed choices, act early, and reduce your risk of breast cancer. 

Watch Our Recorded Webinar on Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural and Latino Communities in Colorado

Missed the live session? Find the recording of the July 17th webinar on CRC Screening in Rural & Latino Communities on our Youtube. 

Research Roadshow in Greeley, CO

Join researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz, University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University and the CU Cancer Center for this free highly interactive research and health-oriented event - experience new health innovations! This event is designed for older adults, but all are welcome.

Friday, August 15th

10 am - 2 pm

LINC Library Innovation Center

5801 8th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631

Register below to be entered into a gift card giveaway! Walk-ins also welcome.

Upcoming Conference: Colorado Health Literacy Coalition 11th Annual Conference presented by The Colorado Health Literacy Coalition

Join The Colorado Health Literacy Coalition’s 11th Annual Conference featuring workshops on topics including:

• How to buy health insurance.
• Helping consumers understand the costs of care.
• Coverage for low-income Coloradoans through Medicaid, CHP+, and hospital discounted care.
• Getting care that's covered by understanding networks, referrals, and prior authorization.
• Increasing the use of patient portals.
• Medicare options and how to sign up.

Key details:

• Date: Thursday, September 25th, 2025
• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Breakfast and registration starting at 8:00 a.m.)
• Location: Embassy Suites Denver Central Park
• 4444 Havana St. Denver, CO 80239

Interested in more resources? Check out the Survivorship & Palliative Care Task Forces (SPCTF) Newsletter!

A Program at Trailhead Institute

The Colorado Cancer Coalition is a program at Trailhead Institute. To learn more about Trailhead, visit their website, connect on LinkedIn, or sign up for updates through the link below.