Good afternoon,
We're so happy that you participated in our 2017 In-Service and hope you found the information useful in your work. We do understand, however, that it was a long day with a lot of information so we want to offer you the opportunity to get a refresher through our 2019 Educational Series for Healthcare Professionals. The series mirrors the agenda of the in-service, with updated information. The first session will kick off October 10th, with all sessions taking place throughout October. Check out the topics below and feel free to sign up for one, or all four!
We hope you'll join us!
- Session 1: Where to Start - Thursday, October 10th
- Deciding whether to work or take time off
- Assessing rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Online brand management, including thinking through disclosure on social media
- Managing privacy at work and in an online setting
- Session 2: Working Through Treatment - Thursday, October 17th
- What and who to tell when disclosing a cancer diagnosis in the workplace
- How to arrange for reasonable accommodations at work under the ADA
- Practical strategies to manage treatment side effects and modify work schedules
- Session 3: Taking Time Off - Thursday, October 24th
- How to assess workload and create a plan for managing time away from the workplace
- Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and how to use it
- Navigating disability Insurance
- Session 4: Returning to Work - Thursday, October 31st
- Easing back into the work routine when returning to an existing place of employment
- How patients can prevent themselves from being seen as “the cancer person” at work
- Tips for job-searching during and/or after cancer treatments
- Helping patients feel confident in addressing a gap in work history with potential employers
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