Kentucky Cancer Program- East

The Kentucky Cancer Program- East (KCP) at UK Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Community Health Worker which will be part of the Community Impact Office. This person will establish and maintain relationships and partnerships with community organizations to promote health equity. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the African American population of the greater Lexington area. This candidate will form collaborations and expand KCP’s partnerships with African American community leaders, organizations and community members to identify needs and priorities related to cancer and health equity. Apply here:

Community Health Worker The Kentucky Cancer Program (KCP) at Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Community Health Worker which will be part of the Community Impact Office. This person will establish and maintain relationships and partnerships with community organizations to promote health equity. The ideal candidate will....

The Bath County Breathes team met in Owingsville this morning to review updates and discuss next steps for a community service project using clinical and community strategies to increase lung cancer screening rates and address lung health issues related to to***co and radon. Pictured are Traci Miles and Sheila Campbell from Sterling Health, Marcelle Doggett from Christian Social Services, Burnsy Stewart, Assistant Judge Executive and Tonya Pauley and Angela Combs, Regional Cancer Control Specialists with the Kentucky Cancer Program. Not pictured but also in attendance were Theresa Hollan and Vickie Fairchild with St. Claire Healthcare and Jessica Lykins with the Gateway District Health Department.

Cancer survivors in Northern Kentucky...this is happening TODAY at Edgewood Cancer Center! You are invited to attend!

The Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Center Administrator Associate. If you have administrative management and leadership experience overseeing financial, HR, and office space please consider applying for this role. Only applications submitted via the link https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/528746 will be considered.

Center Associate Administrator The Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Center Administrator Associate. This position will provide independent support for administration, HR management and related fiscal responsibilities within the Markey Cancer Center, a large and complex matrix organization. In addition, the position will provi...

Friend for Life Cancer Support Network is a tremendous resource for cancer survivors and caregivers. Please consider becoming part of their incredible network.

Kentucky Cancer Program- East provided lung health education with the MEGA Lungs at the LiveWell Edgewood Coalition's Health & Wellness Expo today. Dr. Geiske and coalition members were in attendance along with community residents that included a special lung cancer survivor who was thrilled to enter through the lungs!

Here are some photos from Evarts Elementary School's "Love Your Lungs" event held on April 12th. It is NEVER too soon to teach children to take care of their lungs and to avoid to***co and vaping...and Kentucky Cancer Program- East is always ready to help with those lessons!

Kentucky Cancer Program- East was in London today for a MEGA Lungs event at Somerset Community College-Laurel Campus. Here are some of the students with our exhibit!

Volunteer opportunities are available in the Central Kentucky area. For more information visit https://www.cancer.org/involved/volunteer/road-to-recovery.html

The district winners in the 2024 Kentucky Cancer Program- East Dress in Blue Day Facebook Photo Contest are:

🔹Big Sandy - Martin County Rural Health Clinic

🔹Bluegrass - Harrison Memorial Hospital

🔹Buffalo Trace - Mason County Senior Center

🔹Cumberland Valley - Clay Dance Fit

🔹Kentucky River - Beattyville Family Clinic

🔹Lake Cumberland - Adair County Health Department

🔹Northern Kentucky - Pendleton County Extension Office

CONGRATULATIONS and thank you for helping us spread the word that colon cancer screening saves lives!!

Why We CARE (Celebrate Access to Research for Everyone) Here at UK Markey Cancer Center, researchers, doctors, and staff come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, and all share the common goals of providing...

Kentucky Cancer Program- East's Community Health Worker Khadijah Wallace worked with African American churches and community events this month to promote Colon Cancer Awareness and the importance of screenings. Here are a few photos from those events...

Important reminder for those traveling to or around UK Markey Cancer Center beginning in April...

A friendly reminder: beginning in April, multiple streets around our campus will be impacted by the construction of our new cancer and advanced ambulatory complex, as well as a new parking garage.

Details: https://uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/site-preparation-begin-new-uk-cancer-and-advanced-ambulatory-building

Remember to VOTE for your favorite Dress in Blue Day Facebook Photo Contest entries!
Go to our Photos and click on the 2024 District Album you wish to view. Once there, just “like” a photo or photos to place your vote! 💙

The Rising Center (Hazard)

Thanks, Anthony Rogers, for helping ! ColoRectal Cancer Awareness Resource Expo

This is happening today in Albany! Stop by and visit the KCP-East colon cancer exhibit!

Today is the day! Stop by our office this morning from 9:00-11:00 to learn more about colon cancer and take home some nice give aways!

VOTING IS NOW OPEN through April 1, 2024 for the Dress in Blue Day Facebook Photo Contest.

This album is for: NORTHERN KENTUCKY DISTRICT: Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, and Pendleton Counties

How do I vote for my favorite photograph?
• Select your district’s Photo Album, then find the photo(s) for which you wish to vote
• “Like” your favorite photograph(s) in your district’s (or any district’s) photo album
• One winner will be announced in each district, based on the number of “likes”
• If you want to vote for multiple photos in multiple districts to show support for other organization, that IS permitted
• Voting will take place March 19, 2024 through April 1, 2024 at 12:00pm (all Eastern Times)
• You must be a Facebook user to participate and you can only vote once per photo per Facebook account
• Winners will be announced on Monday, April 1st immediately after voting closes at 12:00 PM EDT



PENDLETON COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE

VOTING IS NOW OPEN through April 1, 2024 for the Dress in Blue Day Facebook Photo Contest.

This album is for: LAKE CUMBERLAND DISTRICT: Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor and Wayne Counties

How do I vote for my favorite photograph?
• Select your district’s Photo Album, then find the photo(s) for which you wish to vote
• “Like” your favorite photograph(s) in your district’s (or any district’s) photo album
• One winner will be announced in each district, based on the number of “likes”
• If you want to vote for multiple photos in multiple districts to show support for other organization, that IS permitted
• Voting will take place March 19, 2024 through April 1, 2024 at 12:00pm (all Eastern Times)
• You must be a Facebook user to participate and you can only vote once per photo per Facebook account
• Winners will be announced on Monday, April 1st immediately after voting closes at 12:00 PM EDT

VOTING IS NOW OPEN through April 1, 2024 for the Dress in Blue Day Facebook Photo Contest.

This album is for: KENTUCKY RIVER DISTRICT: Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe Counties

How do I vote for my favorite photograph?
• Select your district’s Photo Album, then find the photo(s) for which you wish to vote
• “Like” your favorite photograph(s) in your district’s (or any district’s) photo album
• One winner will be announced in each district, based on the number of “likes”
• If you want to vote for multiple photos in multiple districts to show support for other organization, that IS permitted
• Voting will take place March 19, 2024 through April 1, 2024 at 12:00pm (all Eastern Times)
• You must be a Facebook user to participate and you can only vote once per photo per Facebook account
• Winners will be announced on Monday, April 1st immediately after voting closes at 12:00 PM EDT

VOTING IS NOW OPEN through April 1, 2024 for the Dress in Blue Day Facebook Photo Contest.

This album is for: CUMBERLAND VALLEY DISTRICT: Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle, and Whitley Counties

How do I vote for my favorite photograph?
• Select your district’s Photo Album, then find the photo(s) for which you wish to vote
• “Like” your favorite photograph(s) in your district’s (or any district’s) photo album
• One winner will be announced in each district, based on the number of “likes”
• If you want to vote for multiple photos in multiple districts to show support for other organization, that IS permitted
• Voting will take place March 19, 2024 through April 1, 2024 at 12:00pm (all Eastern Times)
• You must be a Facebook user to participate and you can only vote once per photo per Facebook account
• Winners will be announced on Monday, April 1st immediately after voting closes at 12:00 PM EDT



CLAY DANCE FIT (in photo)

VOTING IS NOW OPEN through April 1, 2024 for the Dress in Blue Day Facebook Photo Contest.

This album is for: BUFFALO TRACE DISTRICT: Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson

How do I vote for my favorite photograph?
• Select your district’s Photo Album, then find the photo(s) for which you wish to vote
• “Like” your favorite photograph(s) in your district’s (or any district’s) photo album
• One winner will be announced in each district, based on the number of “likes”
• If you want to vote for multiple photos in multiple districts to show support for other organization, that IS permitted
• Voting will take place March 19, 2024 through April 1, 2024 at 12:00pm (all Eastern Times)
• You must be a Facebook user to participate and you can only vote once per photo per Facebook account
• Winners will be announced on Monday, April 1st immediately after voting closes at 12:00 PM EDT

VOTING IS NOW OPEN through April 1, 2024 for the Dress in Blue Day Facebook Photo Contest.

This album is for: BLUEGRASS DISTRICT: Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, and Woodford

How do I vote for my favorite photograph?
• Select your district’s Photo Album, then find the photo(s) for which you wish to vote
• “Like” your favorite photograph(s) in your district’s (or any district’s) photo album
• One winner will be announced in each district, based on the number of “likes”
• If you want to vote for multiple photos in multiple districts to show support for other organization, that IS permitted
• Voting will take place March 19, 2024 through April 1, 2024 at 12:00pm (all Eastern Times)
• You must be a Facebook user to participate and you can only vote once per photo per Facebook account
• Winners will be announced on Monday, April 1st immediately after voting closes at 12:00 PM EDT

Magoffin County Senior Center

VOTING IS NOW OPEN through April 1, 2024 for the Dress in Blue Day Facebook Photo Contest.

This album is for: BIG SANDY DISTRICT: Johnson, Martin, Magoffin, Floyd, and Pike Counties

How do I vote for my favorite photograph?
• Select your district’s Photo Album, then find the photo(s) for which you wish to vote
• “Like” your favorite photograph(s) in your district’s (or any district’s) photo album
• One winner will be announced in each district, based on the number of “likes”
• If you want to vote for multiple photos in multiple districts to show support for other organization, that IS permitted
• Voting will take place March 19, 2024 through April 1, 2024 at 12:00pm (all Eastern Times)
• You must be a Facebook user to participate and you can only vote once per photo per Facebook account
• Winners will be announced on Monday, April 1st immediately after voting closes at 12:00 PM EDT

Registration is open for this upcoming Women's Health Information Seminar in Harrison County. Kentucky Cancer Program- East is proud to be a partner in promoting women's health!

💙 Join the movement! It’s Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Share this post, encourage others to get screened, and let's make a positive impact on colon health! Kentucky Cancer Program- East

🚨 Knowledge is power. Know the symptoms Take control of your health and talk with your doctor about screening options. Raise awareness and save lives! 🌟