Coalition Events
Regular meetings and activities hosted by the Comprehensive Cancer Alliance for Idaho to support implementation of the State Cancer Plan and coordination across partners.
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Workgroup meetings
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Board meetings
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Coalition-led convenings
Early Detection & Screening Workgroup Meeting
Date: May 18, 2026
Time: 2:00–3:00 PM MT
Location: Virtual
Meeting focused on improving access to cancer screening and strengthening systems for early detection and follow-up.
Contact Katy Rodgers or Erica Watkins for details.
Treatment Workgroup Meeting
Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 2:30–3:30 PM MT
Location: Virtual
Monthly meeting focused on improving access to high-quality cancer care, strengthening coordination across healthcare systems, and addressing barriers to treatment.
Contact Bozena Morawski or Sara Palma for details.
Survivorship Workgroup Meeting
Date: May 26, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM MT
Location: Virtual
Meeting focused on advancing survivorship care and improving quality of life through coordinated support services, care planning, and community partnerships.
Contact Becky Creighton, Tina Turpin, or Laura Williams for details.
Prevention Workgroup Meeting
Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:00 PM MT
Location: Virtual
Monthly meeting focused on advancing statewide cancer prevention strategies, including tobacco control, vaccination, and healthy environments.
Contact Timalee Geisler or Jen Shubert for details.
Community Events
Community-based and partner-led events that support cancer prevention, awareness, education, and engagement across Idaho.
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Partner trainings
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Public events
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Awareness campaigns
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Regional or national webinars relevant to Idaho
Flock Cancer Street Stroll 2026
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Location: Harrison Boulevard, Boise, Idaho
Flock Cancer Street Stroll is a community event that celebrates, honors, and raises awareness and funds for local breast cancer fighters, survivors, families, and support programs in the Treasure Valley.
HPV Vaccine 20-Year Summit: Prevention and Progress
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM MT
Location: Virtual Event
Celebrating 20 Years of the HPV Vaccine is a virtual regional summit that brings together public health professionals, healthcare providers, and partners to reflect on progress in HPV prevention and discuss strategies to reduce HPV-related cancers across the Western U.S.
Cancer Care in Rural America Improving Access for Better Outcomes
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM MT
Location: Virtual Event (in-person option in Washington, DC)
This national forum brings together policymakers, healthcare leaders, and cancer care experts to address the unique challenges facing rural communities. Sessions will focus on improving access to cancer screening and treatment, reducing disparities, and ensuring high-quality, innovative care for patients in rural areas.
Topics include barriers to accessing care, workforce and provider challenges, and policy opportunities to improve outcomes across the cancer continuum.
Run for Dunn
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM MT
Location: Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park, Boise, Idaho - 500 Walnut St. in Boise.
Run for Dunn is a community-based event that raises awareness and supports efforts to prevent skin cancer through education, early detection, and sun safety initiatives across Idaho.
58th National Conference on Radiation Control
Date: May 18–21, 2026
Time: Multi-day Conference
Location: Westin Chicago Lombard
The 58th National Conference on Radiation Control brings together public health professionals, radiation control programs, researchers, and partners from across the country to discuss radiation safety, environmental health, preparedness, and emerging issues in radiation control.
Relay For Life of Elmore County
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 11 AM - 10 PM
Location: Carl Miller Park, N 10th East and American Legion Blvd, Mountain Home, ID
Relay For Life of Elmore County is a community event hosted by the American Cancer Society that brings people together to celebrate survivors, remember those lost, and support the fight against cancer. The event is open to the general public.