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Updated 6/19/08
2008 Annual New Mexico Pink Shawl Project
May 17, 2008
Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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Cornmeal Ceremony Representing Healing Powers |
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The New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance combined efforts with People Living Through Cancer, New Mexico Department of Health Cervical and Breast Program, United Native Council, andthe University of New Mexico Cancer Center to sponsor the Second Annual New Mexico Native Women’s Pink Shawl Project. The Pink Shawl Project included educational programs, health fair, luncheon and Powwow.
Attendees at the Public Education Seminar listened to Nellie Sanoval, BS, MS, on “Breast Cancer: Honor Yourself,” and Monique Giago on “Winyan Ta Oinajin Topa” – (Four Stages of a Woman’s Life): A Traditional Lakota Healing Model. The Professional Medical Seminar speakers were Gayle
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Pink Shawl Blessing |
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Dine’Chacon, MD, speaking about “Patient Interactions in Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Screening,” Emily Haozous, RN, speaking on “Cancer Pain in Southwest American Indians,” and Josephine Waconda, RN, on “The Nuance of Native American Traditional Behavior to Western Medicine.”
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Zuni Boyz Drum Group |
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There were over 20 educational booths providing attendees with a wide-range of breast health information and resources.
The luncheon brought Native Americans and non-Natives together to learn about the history and significance of the Pink Shawl. A
“Traditional Blessing of Shawls” honored the Breast Cancer Survivors, empowering them with the strength to continue their battle and to educate their communities on the significance of prevention.
The Pink Shawl Gourd Dance and Powwow included 10 drum groups for the Intertribal dances.
The 2008 Annual New Mexico Pink Shawl Project fulfilled its mission by bringing breast health information to Native Americans in a safe and culturally-relevant manner.
Special Thanks to the Following Sponsors and Participants
| University of New Mexico Cancer Center |
Lovelace Women's Hospital |
| City of Albuquerque & Mayor Martin Chavez |
Tom Mims |
| Lance Armstrong Foundation |
MGI |
| McCune Charitable Foundation |
New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance |
| Central New Mexico Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure |
New Mexico Depart. of Health, Breast & Cervical Cancer Program |
| Petroglyph Pathology Services |
Onyx Pharmaceuticals |
| All Things Said/Relay New Mexico |
People Living Through Cancer |
| American Cancer Society, Albuquerque and Phoenix |
Pfizer |
| Cochiti Pueblo |
Presbyterian Healthcare Services |
| Construction Reporter |
Radiation Oncology Associates |
First Nations Community Healthsource |
Sanofi Aventis |
| Genentech |
United Native Council |
| Guiding Eagles Health Coalition |
University of New Mexico Center for Native American Health |
| Isleta Casino and Resort |
William Johnson of Isleta Pueblo |
NMCCA Third "Annual"
HERO Recognition Breakfast
Click here to view the "Could You be a Hero?" video
On February 15, 2008, New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance recognized patients who participated on oncology research studies as HEROs. HERO is an acronym for “Helping to Enhance Research in Oncology (SM) and NMCCA believes any person who participates in a research study shows courage by volunteering for a new experimental treatment that may offer hope and possibly a cure to future generations. These people truly are heroes.
The 2008 HERO Recognition Breakfast was held at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, Albuquerque and included 150 participants and family members who received complimentary tickets, medical professionals and community supporters. The keynote speaker was Dr. Kenneth Kaushansky, M.D. from the University of California, San Diego. Additional speakers were Dr. Alfredo Vigil, M.D. Secretary of New Mexico Department of Health, Andrea Hawkins, representing Congresswomen Heather Wilson, and Danny Milo, representing Senator Jeff Bingaman. The invocation was given by Deacon Steve Franker from Prince of Peace Catholic Community. A group blessing of cancer patients was given by Mr. Kenneth Begay a traditional medicine healer.
NMCCA is dedicated to providing access to the most up-to-date clinical research studies in cancer treatment for New Mexico cancer patients and physicians.
| Thank you to our generous sponsors: |
Genentech Bio Oncology
Imclone Systems Incorp.
Onyx Pharmaceutical
Hematology Oncology Assoc.
Lovelace Women’s Hospital
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Radiation Oncology Assoc.
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Celegene Corp.
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals
Taiho Pharma
MGI Pharma
Pfizer Global Pharma
Sanofi Aventis
Pharmion |
Millennium
Amgen
Merck Oncology
Astra Zeneca
Novartis Oncology
Schering-Plough
AmpliMed Corp. |
NMCCA Board of Directors News
For Immediate Release
6-2-08
Contact: Debbie Putt, Communications and Outreach Manager
New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance
505-272-7819
New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance
Welcomes New Participants and Announces New Board Member
Albuquerque, NM – At their May 2008 meeting, the Board of Directors of New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance approved David Garcia, M.D. from the University of New Mexico Cancer Center, Albuquerque, as a new NMCCA Participant. Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces, was also approved as an Institutional Participant. MMC is a JCAHO accredited 286-bed acute care facility that has been a part of the Las Cruces community for over 50 years. MMC has both inpatient and outpatient oncology services. Memorial Ikard Cancer Treatment Center offers the latest technology and a specially trained and certified staff provides the finest in radiation oncology and treatment. The cancer treatment center allows close-to-home radiation treatments and care by a highly skilled and caring team. In 2009, MMC plans to add Tomotherapy capability to the Ikard Cancer Treatment Center. MMC will be the second hospital in New Mexico to offer this advanced treatment option.
. NMCCA looks forward to working with these new Participants and to the expertise that they bring to the organization.
The NMCCA Board of Directors also welcomes Dr. Thomas Byrd from New Mexico Veterans Administration Health Care System as a new Director to the NMCCA Board.
New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, offers New Mexico cancer patients and physicians access to the most up-top-date clinical research studies in cancer treatment. Our network of the major healthcare systems in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Santa Fe and most of the community oncology professionals allows cancer patients to receive quality healthcare locally while increasing the knowledge of cancer care globally.
Please see our "Board of Directors" page for a full list of NMCCA's Board members.
Helping to Enhance Research in
Oncology
NMCCA's HERO program educates the community, raises awareness about the role of clinical trials in cancer care and addresses health disparities in New Mexico by working to remove barriers to participation in the trials offered by our partners.
Click here to view the "Could You be a Hero?" video
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