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• June 8 - CPED Virtual Conference
• June 15 - April invoice due
• June 15 - eCaST closed for June bill run

• Last chance to register for CPED Virtual Conference
  • Registration is now open for the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Program Virtual Conference. 
    • Tuesday, June 8, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This virtual conference is intended for all CPED staff. 
    • Register in English. Register in Spanish. 
    • Agenda.

• Reminder for budget year-end data entry close-out:
  • Please enter data on all services provided between July 2020 and June 2021 as soon as information is available. Final grant activity statements for your agency’s FY2021 budget will be generated on June 30, 2021, based on data entered and screenings completed by June 29, 2021.
    • Data entry and reimbursement trends are used to assess your future WWC budget. Delays receiving information on services provided may result in a lower budget than your agency needs.
  • Use the following tools to ensure services in eCaST are complete and up to date:
    • WWC Performance Measures & Cases Report Dashboard - Tutorial Video
      • Review cancer screenings not meeting clinical measures using the cases tab within the dashboard. Remember that funding for the WWC program from the CDC depends on statewide performance on these measures. (**Due to COVID-19, there is additional flexibility regarding performance indicators, but please ensure eCaST reflects all up-to-date information available)
    • eCaST Data Entry Dashboard (Tiles) - Tutorial Video
      • Review all screenings on the Data Entry, Admin Notices, Health Navigation, Case Management, and Procedure Errors tabs to address all caution flags. 
  • Use the eCaST Contact Support feature if you have questions or contact Becky Hall – Becky.Hall@state.co.us

• SAVE THE DATE: Updated TCO Portal Demonstration 
  • The CPED evaluation team is excited to announce the “soft launch” of the new and improved TCO Data Portal.
  • Join Justin Palarino for a live training session on June 15 at 11am.
  • The training will be recorded.
  • Zoom information
    • Zoom link
    • Passcode: CPED
    • Dial-in: +1-720-707-2699
    • Meeting ID: 890 2508 5768 
      
       

• CQI Staff Update
  • Magen Phillips’ last day at CDPHE is June 3, 2021.
  • Please reach out to Sara Grassmeyer (sara.grassmeyer@state.co.us) if you have any questions or need support.
  • Thanks to Mag for advancing the colorectal cancer work and quality improvement work across communities in Colorado.
  • We wish her well as she starts a new job, welcomes her first baby, and moves to her home state of Montana in the Fall! 

• Public Health in the Rockies Conference Scholarship Applications NOW OPEN
  • The Public Health in the Rockies 2021 Scholarship Application is open and available to current students (enrolled in high school, college or university and NOT Colorado School of Public Health), eligible early career professionals (those who are within 3 years of graduating from their highest anticipated degree) and eligible public health professionals (unemployed or furloughed due to COVID-19, unemployed recent graduate OR employed but the employer is unable to fund professional development due to COVID-19). 
  • Apply by June 15th 11:59pm MT! 
  • Visit the Public Health in the Rockies website for more information about eligibility and the application process.
• Colorado Cancer Coalition 2 Part Presentation on Client Reminders and Small Media 
  • CPED is funding a two-part presentation that is being hosted by the Colorado Cancer Coalition (CCC).
  • Allie Bain, will be discussing the use of client reminders and small media to increase cancer screening rates.
  • During this two-part webinar series, we will explore what client reminders are, how they can be utilized, and what resources are available to support development of messages and clinic processes.
  • In addition, small media interventions including what defines small media, dissemination processes, and ways to determine effectiveness will be discussed. 
    • Part 2 is June 28th from 12-1:00 PM 
      • The available resources and messaging that can be utilized to support implementation of client reminders and small media interventions will be shared and discussed. This will include targeted messaging based on specific population needs and motivations.
      • Register Here!