The North Dakota Cancer Coalition

The North Dakota Cancer Coalition is made up of partners from across the state who work together with the common goal of reducing the incidence and death of cancer among North Dakotans. Our vision is a cancer-free future in North Dakota. Learn more about the North Dakota Cancer Coalition HERE.

Date: Saturday – April 24, 2021
Time:  10:00 AM (ET)| 9:00 AM (CT) | 8:00 AM (MT) | 7:00 AM (PT)
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Location:  This is a virtual, live presentation

Presenters & Topics

10:00 AM ET

Welcome and Introductions
Pam Gahr, MPH
Program Manager for Cancer Survivorship and Community Outreach
Essentia Health

10:05 AM ET

Survivor Story
Brian Halvorson
Melanoma survivor, educator, and community advocate

10:15 AM ET

When in Doubt, Give Primary Care a Shout
Jessica Kleindl, DNP, FNP, RN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice
Essentia Health

10:45 AM ET

Emerging Melanoma Research
Melissa Wilson, PA-C, MPAS
AIM at Melanoma Foundation, Ask an Expert
Physician Assistant, Senior
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

11:00 AM ET

Raising Awareness in Your Community
Julie Garden-Robinson, PhD
Associate Professor
NDSU Extension

11:15 AM ET

Q & A 
Led by Pam Gahr, MPH
Program Manager for Cancer Survivorship and Community Outreach
Essentia Health

11:30 AM ET

Resources for Melanoma Patients & Caregivers
Samantha Guild
President
AIM at Melanoma Foundation