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In Attendance: Elisabeth Atherly, Niccu Taforrodi, Susan Schmitz, Marie Tran, Makeisha Nesbitt, Dai Vu, Heidi Martin, Sara Rohde, Kristin Nemec, Janet Yee, Mary Koenecke, Mary Winnett, Mike Malone, Sue Olson, Patrtricia Ruiz de Somorcurcio, Lisa Stephens.
Recorded by: Elisabeth Atherly
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AGENDA ITEM
Welcome/Introductions
Facilitated Discussion on Cervical Cancer Screening Messaging
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KEY POINTS RAISED IN DISCUSSION
Attendees included three Susan Schmitz, Mary Koenecke, and Sue Olson of Glaxo Smith-Kline (GSK)
Mary Nikshenas of MDH Human Resources Department started the discussion by asking members to identify commonalities in the 3 screening guidelines (ACOG, ACS, ICSI). Members placed their responses on posted sheets.
Mary also asked members to note and cite the disparities in the guidelines.
Mary asked members to note any other concerns about the guidelines.
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DECISION/ACTION
Hello and welcome!
Most frequently cited commonality:
-Age at first screening (21)
Key disparities cited:
-Differences in the upper age limit on when to stop screening.
-Discrepancy on when and whether to use HPV tests.
-Differences in type of HPV test
Attendees mentioned:
-Cultural issues may be concern with respect to age recommended for first Pap test.
-The complexity of the guidelines make developing a simple message difficult.
-Some communities have a fundamental lack of understanding of basic medical terminology and biology which makes giving a message challenging.
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Developing a new message |
Mike M. These guidelines are based on populations—it is to decrease the incidence within a population. The focus is not on individual women. The purpose here is to get women screened frequently enough so that it has an effect.
Kristin N. proposed a three-part message: 1) See your doctor every year, 2) Ask some key questions, 3) When in doubt, get screened!
Heidi M.: A provider tool kit is also really important. It could include key questions to ask the patient and culturally appropriate ways to respond to questions about cervical cancer, the Pap test, et cetera.
Janet Y.: The tool kits could be introduced at the ACOG (?) conference in October.
Mary Nikshenas asked members to consider some concrete action steps.
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Develop a Pap screening “tool kit” for women
that includes key questions to ask the clinician, how to respond to clinician’s questions, and basic non-jargon information on cervical cancer, the Pap test, etc.
- Clarify and hone an appropriate message to women.
- Develop the 2 tool kits (women and providers)
- Collaborate with the other Cancer Alliance task groups
- Evaluate the utility and success of the tool-kits
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TOPIC
Team Leadership
Program Updates
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KEY POINTS RAISED IN DISCUSSION
Makeisha asked if this item should be included on the agenda for the next meeting. Kristin proposed a small work group meet to develop the different components.
Shall we continue using a “round robin” style where everyone has a turn to facilitate the meetings?
Kristin N. concerned that their should be a clearly identified “point-person” to keep track of things and to whom members go to with needs, concerns, trouble-shoot.
Concerns rose about new projects and whose role will it be to determine projects that become a part of the Cervical Team.
Members asked who would report at the upcoming task force meeting.
Logic Model Training up-coming in June. Call Liz Moe to register.
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DECISION/ACTION
Next meeting: Discuss message. Develop worksheets where members can post ideas, so that everyone has an opportunity to give input.
-Continue with shared team leadership.
-Put together a “How to facilitate Cervical Team meetings” binder. This will include: list of members; on-going agenda items; tasks to be done pre and post meetings.
- Outline the key roles: facilitator and administrator. Write them out and make available to members.
-Team will identify a member to report to the Cancer Alliance before each Alliance meeting.
Lisa Stephens: Move forward with this plan and evaluate it in the next 3 months.
Mike M. volunteered to review the project ideas based on the criteria developed earlier by Gaylynn.
Makeisha will be reporting at the next Health Disparities Task Force meeting in June.
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TOPIC
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KEY POINTS RAISED IN DISCUSSION
Niccu has been working with Oromo (Ethiopia) for the last 6 months. Developed a self-breast exam brochure and mammogram brochure. The community is in need of information on cervical cancer for both Oromo and Amhara.
Janet Y.- is serving on the Coordinating Committee of the MCA. It is a “rapid response” group to the Steering Committee. Has asked Cervical Team:
1) What do we want from the Steering Committee
2) Define the focus of the Cervical Team
3) What makes this group work well?
Dr. Winnett: Women’s Cancer Services data-base completed it will be housed on the Healthy Minnesota Women’s website.
Sara Rohde: MIHV’s Community Health Network Conference will be November 16, 2007 at Hotel Sofitel.
Heidi: Sept. 21st or 28th is the Innovations in Gynecology conference: www.omniaeducation.com
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DECISION/ACTION
Next meeting: is rescheduled for June 18th (Monday) at the American Cancer Society, 2520 Pilot Knob Road, Mendota Heights.
Faciliatator: Janet Yee
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