2025 MIDWEST CONFERENCE AGENDA WITH LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Time/Title Speakers
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9:00 - 9:15 AM CT
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9:15-9:30 AM CT
Welcome
 Nicole Jarvis, LMSW, Assistant Director of Programs, Cancer and Careers No CE/CNE/PDC credit
9:30-11:45 AM CT
Navigating Work: Effective Strategies
  • Nicole Jarvis, LMSW, Assistant Director of Programs, Cancer and Careers
  • Scott Sinclair, Senior Manager of Programs, Cancer and Careers
  • Attendees will be able to discuss relevant considerations for cancer patients/survivors who are making disclosure decisions online and at work.
  • Attendees will be able to provide cancer patients/survivors with examples of effective communication techniques in the workplace when managing a diagnosis.
  • Attendees will be able to assist cancer patients/survivors in identifying strategic approaches to managing treatment side effects while at work.
    		• 2.25 CE, CNE or PDC
    - ASWMB & NYSED (social work)
    - ANCC & CABRN (nursing)
    - SHRM (HR pros)
    -Interactive Elements:
    -Real-time polls
    -15-min Q&A
    -Chat box
    11:45-12:45 PM CT
    Lunch     		No CE/CNE/PDC credit
    12:45-2:00 PM CT
    Navigating Work & Cancer: Career Change    		 Julie Jansen
  • Attendees will be able to describe common mindsets/types of job seekers who may be looking to change careers after a cancer diagnosis 
  • Attendees will be able to support cancer patients/survivors in conducting a self-assessment of their needs, wants, etc. when considering a career change.
  • Attendees will be able to identify obstacles and opportunities faced by cancer patients/survivors navigating a career change.
    		• 1.25 CE, CNE or PDC
    - ASWMB & NYSED (social work)
    - ANCC & CABRN (nursing)
    - SHRM (HR pros)
    -Interactive Elements:
    -Real-time polls
    -15-min Q&A
    -Chat box
    2:00-2:15 PM CT
    Break    		 No CE/CNE/PDC credit
    2:15-3:30 PM CT
    Navigating Work & Cancer: Nutrition Considerations    		 Karla Giboyeaux, MA, RDN, CDN
  • Attendees will be able to describe best practices for cancer patients/survivors who wish to plan for healthy, affordable meals during/after treatment.
  • Attendees will be able to describe strategies for cancer patients/survivors to ensure they are able to eat well at work during/after treatment.
  • Attendees will be able to list common side effects of cancer treatment that can potentially be minimized through dietary choices and modifications.
    		•  1.25 CE, CNE or PDC
    - ASWMB & NYSED (social work)
    - ANCC & CABRN (nursing)
    - SHRM (HR pros)
    -Interactive Elements:
    -Real-time polls
    -15-min Q&A
    -Chat box
    3:30-4:00 PM CT
    Closing Remarks    		 Sissy Silva, MA, Senior Manager of Programs and Spanish Resources, Cancer and Careers No CE/CNE/PDC credit

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