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Cancer control is a marathon, not a sprint
Out-going chair Jeff Lozon reflects on the Partnership's first 30 months
 Q. In 2006 you took on the critical role of inaugural Chair, before there was staff or even an office - it was just you, vice-chair Dr. Simon Sutcliffe, and the interim Board. What was that early start-up period like for you?
A. It's important to note that the Partnership really began years before, when hundreds of people worked to develop the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control. Read more... |
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Partnering to prevent cancer and chronic disease
CLASP integrates science, policy and practice for better health
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 For professionals working in cancer, making a difference in the lives of people affected by it is at the heart of everything they do. But what if their efforts could have broader impact - preventing many types of cancer and chronic diseases from ever developing?
That's the intent of a new Partnership initiative that coordinates prevention strategies among chronic diseases and cancer. Read more... |
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Related content:
- The Partnership is pleased to announce that a Letter of Intent (LOI) is now available as an optional step for organizations interested in applying for funding through CLASP. Read more...
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Creating new possibilities in cancer control among First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Priorities range from prevention to palliative care
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Making inroads in cancer control among First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples was the focus of dialogue at a recent National Forum hosted by the Partnership. More than 65 participants met in Winnipeg on March 19-20, as part of the Partnership's commitment to advancing cancer control with the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada. Read more... |
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The Partnership's Spring 2009 newsletter
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 The articles above are also available in print in the Partnership's Spring 2009 newsletter.
It can be downloaded here. If you, or your organization, would like printed copies of the newsletter please contact us.
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Help us find Canada's leading service delivery models
Innovative and promising models sought
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The Partnership's Health Human Resources Action Group is looking for input as it compiles a directory of creative, high-quality or promising ways of delivering cancer services.
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Info Link
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Check out the current edition of Info Link, a roundup of recent announcements and coming events in cancer control. |
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