Healthy KC Networking Forum: Cancer Prevention During A Pandemic
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Healthy KC Networking Forum: Cancer Prevention During A Pandemic
Date:
November 10, 2020
Time:
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM CST
Registration:
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Event Description:
Join Healthy KC and The American Cancer Society for a discussion around Cancer Prevention During a Pandemic - Improving Health Behaviors. Employers will learn about the recently changed guidelines and how COVID-19 has affected screening rates. The presentation will cover important timely topics such as:
Cindy Kirtley is Director of Benefits for JE Dunn Construction where she has oversight of employee benefit programs, retirement and an award-winning wellness program. She loves being a JE Dunn employee-owner, and being part of a team that has the Best People + Right Culture. Prior to joining JE Dunn, Cindy handled employee benefits for Smithfield Foods, Inc., and spent many years prior to that as a life and disability account manager. Cindy holds an MBA from Rockhurst University, and resides in Kansas City, Missouri, with her family.
- Understanding the American Cancer Society screening guidelines
- The effect of COVID-19 on cancer screening and prevention rates
- How to provide guidance to employees on appointments and follow-up
Presenters:
Dr. Makaroff is a family physician and Senior Vice President of Prevention and Early Detection at the American Cancer Society. She oversees a broad portfolio of cancer prevention and early detection initiatives including health equity, cancer screening, HPV vaccination, tobacco control, comprehensive cancer control, and other national partnerships.Cindy Kirtley is Director of Benefits for JE Dunn Construction where she has oversight of employee benefit programs, retirement and an award-winning wellness program. She loves being a JE Dunn employee-owner, and being part of a team that has the Best People + Right Culture. Prior to joining JE Dunn, Cindy handled employee benefits for Smithfield Foods, Inc., and spent many years prior to that as a life and disability account manager. Cindy holds an MBA from Rockhurst University, and resides in Kansas City, Missouri, with her family.
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