This month, the Indiana Cancer Consortium hosted our 2012 Annual Meeting on April 27 at Joseph E. Walther Hall at IUPUI. During the event, we unveiled the Indiana Cancer Facts and Figures 2012 and our second infograph entitled “The Impact of Cancer in Indiana.”

Please share the below infograph, which uses the most up-to-date cancer information available, with colleagues and friends.

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The Indiana Safe Routes to School Partnership is hosting many initiatives during April and May to increase the number of Hoosier Children safely walking and biking to school. The ICC supports these events and encourages our membership to attend to learn more about Safe Routes to School policy and advocacy.

Through the Indiana Cancer Control Plan 2010-2014, the ICC works to increase policies that promote physical activity for students, and we specifically advocate for Safe Routes to School programs including both infrastructure projects and educational activities that facilitate safe walking and biking to school.

Safe Routes to School programs also directly relate to the ICC Policy Agenda. The ICC advocates for Complete Streets policies at the state and local level, which ensure that transportation planners and engineers consistently design and operate the entire roadway with all users in mind. When “streets are complete,” alternative modes of transportation (walking, biking, etc.) are more attractive; physical activity is promoted; safety is improved for all users, and in the case of safe routes to school, safety is improved for children; and the unintended chronic disease effects of a less active lifestyle is minimized.

To learn more about the Indiana Safe Routes to School Partnership and their upcoming events, please visit the Health By Design. To learn more about how the ICC is involved, join the ICC Advocacy Committee.

Today, the Indiana Cancer Consortium thanks all of our members for the time and effort dedicated to the strengthening and passing of HB 1149, but more importantly, we ask that our coalition quickly shifts focus to the local level. Therefore, as an aid in local conversations, the ICC proudly presents “The Facts About Secondhand Smoke” infograph. Spread the word via blogs, Facebook, and Twitter and help the ICC get secondhand smoke out of business!

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As a note, Indiana Public Health District 6 includes the following counties: Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Howard, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Tipton, Union, and Wayne.

• RFP Brief
• Work Plan Form
• Work Plan Outline

Also, please mark your calendars for the next District 6 Cancer Control Coalition meeting. It will be held on Thursday, March 1st from 10am-12pm, at the IU Ball Memorial Hospital Cancer Center. Please note that while there is a technical assistance contact phone number and email provided on the RFA, this meeting will be the only opportunity to receive in-person technical assistance on the RFA.

The District 6 (D6) Cancer Coalition Coordinator works under the guidance of the Indiana Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (ICCCP) Health Policy Coordinator and Administrator of the Delaware County Health Department to support all activities associated with the D6 Cancer Control Coalition, such as: managing mini-grant process; reporting; and providing general oversight for coalition communications, events, and meetings. The D6 Cancer Coalition Coordinator will coordinate the activities of the coalition including meeting scheduling, in-kind and attendance tracking, event planning, membership recruitment, project and program support, and other duties as assigned. Work is broad in scope involving strong communication, writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate mini-grant process to support the ICCCP and the Indiana Cancer Consortium (ICC) in efforts to address the disproportionate lung cancer burden in D6 through public and organizational policy initiatives, health systems change, and health communications
• Coordinate release of a Request for Proposals, formal review process, and contract execution with mini-grantees
• Oversee cancer control interventions carried out at the local level by mini-grantees in D6
• Submit quarterly program activity reports to the ICCCP Health Policy Coordinator
• Collect quarterly program activity reports specific to mini-grantee work and submit aggregate reports to the ICCCP Health Policy Coordinator
• Fulfill additional data requests as needed to the ICCCP and ICC
• Participate in regular meetings and/or conference calls with ICCCP Health Policy Coordinator
• Write and implement a coalition development plan that involves participation from all sectors (education, health care, civic, faith, business, and youth) in D6
• Develop communication channels and outreach between the coalition and: local health departments; hospitals and local health clinics; rural health clinics; federally qualified and community health centers; community mental health centers; minority health coalitions; addictions treatment facilities; Purdue Extension offices; schools – public and private; state and local policymakers; public housing authorities; local chambers of commerce; businesses; not-for-profit organizations; cancer centers; hospice/palliative care providers; and cancer registries
• Host monthly D6 Cancer Control Coalition meetings
• Document coalition meetings with transcribed minutes
• Attend all required training opportunities and workshops (coordinator will be notified of all required trainings and workshops through the ICCCP Health Policy Coordinator)
• Facilitate increased coalition membership and meeting attendance, with the goal of attaining representation from all 13 counties in D6
• Present on the efforts, activities, and progress of the D6 Cancer Control Coalition to the ICC Steering Committee and as part of the ICC Annual Meeting (dates TBD)

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Science, or a related field required. Masters of Public Health preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to interpret state and local laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to public health
• Ability to analyze state and local level political environments to identify trends that make a policy more or less likely to be adopted
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to professionals and general public
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience with project coordination in an interdisciplinary/team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state, local community, and/or health organizations and other stakeholders
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher
• Ability to travel – Requires up to 30 percent in-state local travel
• Resides in one of the 13 counties within D6 (Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Howard, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Tipton, Union, or Wayne)

Part-time position, up to 25 hours per week, at a rate of $18 per hour. Position housed at the Delaware County Health Department. To apply, please send cover letter with CV/resume to Katelin Ryan at karyan@isdh.in.gov by Friday, December 23, 2011. Please identify title of position in email subject line.

Central Indiana Cancer Centers

Free screening program, accepts 8 patients per month

Call: (317) 356-2422 (CICC)

http://indianacancer.com/your-visit/our-services/cancer-screening/monthly-screening-program/

Community Healthcare System

Free Screenings

Sept. 17, 2011 from 9-10:45a.m.

Community Hospital Outpatient Center, 9660 Wicker Ave., St. John, IN

Call: (219) 836-3477 or 866-836-3477 to register

Sept. 21 2011 from 5-6:45 p.m.

Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN

(219) 836-3477 to register

Franciscan St. Anthony Health

Free Screenings

Sept. 13 and 14 from 4-6 p.m. and Sept. 15 from 9-11 a.m.

The Burrell Center Institute, 1201 S. Main St., Crown Point, IN

800-931-3322 to register

Goshen Center for Cancer Care

Free screenings ongoing

http://www.goshenprostatescreening.org/

Hendricks Regional Health and Urology of Indiana

Free Screenings

Sept. 13 and 14 between 5-6 p.m.

Location: Urology of Indiana office (Building Three), Danville, IN

100 Hosptial Ln, Suite 105

Http://www.hendricks.org/formbuilder/forms.aspx?formid=7070&sid=1

IU Health Methodist Hospital

Monday, Sept. 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

(317) 916-3525

IU Health University Hospital

Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m.

(317) 948-2081

IU Health West Hospital Cancer Center

Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.

(317) 217-3627

Northeast Indiana Urology

Free Screenings

Sept. 21, 2011 from 1 to 4 p.m.

(260) 443-7420

http://www.neiurology.com/node/250

Regional Cancer Center at IU Health Morgan

Friday, Sept. 9, from 8 to 4 p.m.

(765) 349-6533

Riverview Cancer Center

Reduced cost screenings for $25, ongoing

(317) 776-7179

http://www.riverview.org/cancer-center.html

St. Vincent Hospital Trinity Clinic

Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m.

(317) 338.2273

St. Vincent Mercy Hospital

Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 9 to 11 a.m.

(765) 552-4587

Trinity Free Clinic, St. Vincent, and Urology of Indiana

Free screenings

Sept. 20, 2011

Location: 14598 Oak Ridge Road, Carmel, IN

http://www.trinityfreeclinic.org/

Urology of Indiana

Free Screenings

Sept. 19, 2011

St. Francis Indianapolis

Call: Urology of Indiana at 1-877-362-2778 or St. Francis Indianapolis, (317) 528-5000

Sept. 21, 2011

IU Health West

Call: Urology of Indiana 1-877-362-2778 or IU Health West (3170 217-3000

http://www.urologyin.com/even.html

Witham Health Services

Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.

(765) 485-8120

Here’s the result of what happens when you ask fifty strangers:

“If you could say one message to someone living with cancer, what would it be?”

Thank you to our fifty participants who gave us their time, their stories, and their honesty.

This is dedicated to all those living with cancer, the survivors, and their loving caregivers.

Today, we are proud to announce our next organizational milestone and our next step in the fight against cancer: The Indiana Cancer Consortium Blog!

What can you expect from the ICC Blog?

The blog will be a place for the ICC to elaborate on its mission and objectives represented in the state plan by providing committee updates, event announcements, and various accomplishments achieved by the ICC and/or ICC partner organizations. However, more importantly, the blog will act as a tool for better connecting the consortium with members, health professionals, other coalitions, and various citizens interested in cancer control and prevention. With this blog, we promise to be more transparent and more accessible, and as a result, we hope to provide readers with both educational and informative content.

What will be written about on the blog?

The blog will focus on evidence-based cancer control and prevention with a specific aim to educate professionals and the public on the objectives outlined in the Indiana Cancer Control Plan, 2010-2014.

That said, our blog will also reflect the many hats the ICC wears in the Indiana cancer community (leader, advocate, planner, cheerleader, provider, etc.). In short, blog articles will explore:

• The depths of cancer control in developing, implementing, and evaluating a state plan;
• The intricacies of establishing local cancer control coalitions;
• Advocacy issues ICC committees and partner organizations are undertaking;
• Best practices on how to use social media with public health;
• Cancer facts and figures reports specific to the Indiana cancer burden.

All this in addition to a few special blog series that you will surely not want to miss out on!

Wrapping up…

So, welcome to all of our readers! This project is one that will evolve over time to the needs of our members and readers, but we hope you are as excited as we are about what is to come. We encourage you to get involved by commenting on our posts and letting us know your thoughts or what your organization may be doing in the field of cancer control. Finally, we love hearing from our members and invite those interested to contact us for guest blogging opportunities.

Until next time, thanks for reading and have a good day!

Health Education and Communications Coordinator

UPDATE: We are no longer accepting applications for this position.

Purposes and Overall Responsibilities of this Position:

The Health Education and Communications Coordinator works under the guidance of the Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) Program Director as part of the Cancer Section at the Indiana State Department of Health. This position participates in health education program planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts and develops and implements communication strategies to increase awareness of cancer-related topics. Work is broad in scope involving complex program elements which require analytical, interpersonal, evaluation, and strong writing and public speaking skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as program lead for evidence-based practices and programs with partner organizations
• Provides technical assistance to the Indiana Cancer Consortium (ICC), local health departments, schools, and other community organizations on resources, and evidence-based practices and programs, and provides resources to partners as needed
• Collaborates and assists in the implementation and evaluation of cancer-related programs to local health departments, minority health coalitions, cooperative extension services, agencies on aging, faith based organizations, parish nurses and other community-based organizations
• Develops and maintains a database of educational materials and program information for the Cancer Section
• Responds to requests for information on cancer and requests for materials
• Develops and implements the Cancer Section communication plan initiatives and works with the Program Coordinator to evaluate the plan
• Works with the ISDH Office of Public Affairs to increase cancer awareness through earned media
• Provides, manages, and promotes e-based public health initiatives to internal and external partners, collaborates closely with the Cancer Coalition Coordinator on these efforts
• Assists with work plan development and grant writing
• Serves on internal and external committees and task forces
• Submits reports to CCC Program Director on a timely basis
• Performs other duties as required

Job Qualifications:

Master’s of Public Health, Health Education, Communications, or related degree preferred.

Two years relevant experience – in public or community health settings preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of population-based activities, from planning through evaluation, to ensure successful project outcomes
• Knowledge of health principles and the ability to apply them to public health
• Knowledge of health communication strategies and plan development
• Knowledge of organizational structure, administrative process, and quality improvement
• Working knowledge of training and public speaking techniques
• Ability to interpret and communicate health information
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, local community and/or health organizations and other stakeholders
• Ability to travel

Contractor reimbursed at hourly rate equivalent to annual salary of $38,000 to $40,000 plus vacation, sick time, and state holidays.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, June 24. Please send cover letter and resume/CV to Keylee Wright, ICCCP Director, at kwright@isdh.in.gov.

Program Coordinator

UPDATE: We are no longer accepting applications for this position.

Purposes and Overall Responsibilities of this Position:

The Program Coordinator works under the guidance of the Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) Program Director as part of the Cancer Section at the Indiana State Department of Health. This position participates in program planning, develops communication strategies, and develops and administers evaluation activities for the CCC Program. Work is broad in scope involving complex program elements which require analytical, interpersonal, evaluation, and strong writing skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates, updates, and maintains the CCC Program’s five-year evaluation plan
• Coordinates, maintains, and writes revision of the state cancer control plan
• Oversees the design and implementation of program evaluation to determine the progress of program goals and objectives and to set performance measures
• Coordinates and writes annual work plan objectives for grant proposals
• Submits required grant progress and other reports to grantors on time
• Works with the CCC Program in planning and implementing activities related to federal cooperative agreements and grants
• Develops and implements communication strategies, specifically for dissemination of evaluation reports
• Assists with CCC Program strategic planning to ensure program activities emphasize policies, systems changes, and environmental changes which support improved health outcomes related to cancer
• Provides support to the Indiana Cancer Consortium (ICC) on evaluation and other activities, and ensures responsibilities of the coalition are met by anticipated deadlines
• Ensures that evaluation activities are complementary to state program operations and activities, and consistent with the state cancer control plan
• Works with the Cancer Section team in developing partnerships throughout ISDH and externally to more effectively implement CCC Program objectives
• Travels in- and out-of-state as required and as approved by the CCC Program Director
• Provides support to the ICC and other cancer-related partners in development, implementation, and evaluation of a statewide cancer control plan

Job Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field preferred.

Two years relevant experience needed – in public or community health settings preferred.

Two years experience in program evaluation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with developing grant proposals, program goals, and SMART objectives
• Extensive knowledge of public health/health promotion evaluation methods
• Marketing or communications experience
• Extensive writing skills for the creation of reports
• Experience with project coordination in an interdisciplinary/team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret and disseminate evaluation results and make recommendations on implementation in a program area
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, including public speaking
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, local community and/or health organizations and other stakeholders
• Ability to travel

Contractor reimbursed at hourly rate equivalent to annual salary of $42,000 to $46,000 plus vacation, sick time, and state holidays.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, June 24. Please send cover letter and resume/CV to Keylee Wright, ICCCP Director, at kwright@isdh.in.gov.