Challenges of Cancer in Vermont and Rural Northern New England 2018 Annual Meeting Challenges of Cancer in Vermont and Rural Northern New England Gary Stein, PhD: Co-Chair, VTAAC; Director, University of Vermont Cancer Center Daniel Fram, MD: Co-Chair, VTAAC; Medical Director, National Life Cancer Treatment Center

Thank you! To our sponsors that made this event possible, we would not be here today without you. American Cancer Society American Lung Association Central Vermont Medical Center Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center University of Vermont Cancer Center …including individual member contributions To our partners in making cancer preventable, treatable and survivable. Northern New England Clinical & Translational Research Network Biden Cancer Initiative

2018 VTAAC Annual Meeting Agenda Challenges of Cancer in Vermont and Rural Northern New England 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Overview Gary S. Stein, Ph.D., Director, University of Vermont Cancer Center, VTAAC Co-Chair 9:15 am Comprehensive Cancer Control in Vermont –Challenges and Opportunities Angela Ryan, CDC Cancer Prevention and Control; Allison Verbyla, Vermont Department of Health; Heidi Considine, VTAAC; Sharon Mallory, Vermont Department of Health 10:00 a.m. Primary Care in Northern New England Mark Levine, M.D. VT Commissioner of Health; Charles D. MacLean, M.D., UVM College of Medicine, Associate Dean Primary Care and Rural Northern New England 10:45 a.m. Break – VTAAC Video 11:00 a.m. Panel Discussion-Challenges of Cancer in Rural Northern New England (in partnership with Biden Cancer Community Summit) Co-Moderators -Charles D. MacLean, M.D., UVM College of Medicine and Jan Carney, M.D., M.P.H., UVM College of Medicine, Associate Dean for Public Health 12:15 p.m. Lunch/VTAAC Impact Awards 12:30 p.m. Survivor Perspective Melissa Volansky, M.D., Stowe Family Practice 12:45 p.m. Closing Synopsis (Daniel Fram, MD, VTAAC Co-Chair Medical Director National Life Cancer Treatment Center) Meeting Evaluation

Mission Ultimate Goal Action Provide a forum for collaboration, engagement and sharing of resources for individuals and organizations concerned about cancer Ultimate Goal Reducing the burden of cancer in Vermont Action Network of community, clinical, and nonprofit partners working together prevent, detect, and treat cancer, as well as improve cancer survivor quality of life. 

2016-2020 Vermont Cancer Plan Guide for cancer control practices and engagement across the state Represents collective efforts of statewide stakeholders Goals: Reduce Cancer-Related Disparities Cancer Prevention Early Detection of Cancer Cancer Directed Therapy & Supportive Care Survivorship & End-of-Life Care The 2016 – 2020 Vermont Cancer Plan provides guidance, information, data, and links to partners and resources for all Vermonters. Vermont’s cancer community – including the Department of Health, the statewide cancer coalition, Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer (VTAAC), hospitals, cancer survivors, non-profit organizations and other community organizations came together to create this document. Reduce cancer related disparities Prevent cancer from occurring or recurring Detect cancer at its earliest stages Treat cancer with appropriate, quality care Ensure the highest quality of life possible for cancer survivors

Take Action Addressing cancer requires extensive dedication and commitment by many Hundreds of people & organizations contribute to implement the Vermont Cancer Plan Everyone can play a role in the fight against cancer Making cancer preventable and treatable should be a responsibility and an obligation