Essex County Cancer Coalition

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After eight years serving as separate coalitions, the Essex and Passaic County Cancer Coalitions have united to form the new regional two-county Essex-Passaic Wellness Coalition, effective July 1, 2012, with an enhanced mission and combined meetings.

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Quarterly Meetings
March 14, 2012 - Essex-Passaic Meeting #3 (ECCC Meeting #35)
Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention: Improving the Health of NJ Communities

Saint Barnabas Health Care System


September 24, 2012 - Essex-Passaic Meeting #1 (ECCC Meeting #33)
Introduction to the Essex Passaic Chronic Disease Coalition, with presentations on two of its main projects: Colorectal Cancer Screening and Smoke-Free Outdoor Air

Mountainside Hospital


June 28, 2012 - Meeting #32
The Affordable Care Act

Saint Barnabas Health Care System


March 29, 2012 - Meeting #31
Tobacco Addiction / Preventing Oral Cancer

UMDNJ New Jersey Dental School


December 8, 2011 - Meeting #30
Learn about Cancer Clinical Trials

UMDNJ NJMS/University Hospital Cancer Center


September 22, 2011 - Meeting #29
Can Sex Lead to Cancer? — Sexually Transmitted Viruses & Cancer

Essex County College


May 19, 2011 - Meeting #28
Colorectal Cancer

Essex County Hospital Center


March 10, 2011 - Meeting #27
Cancer and the Environment, with a Focus on Cancer Clusters

UMDNJ NJMS/University Hospital Cancer Center


December 9, 2010 - Meeting #26
Urban Food Environments

St. Barnabas Health Care System


September 23, 2010 - Meeting #25
Prostate Cancer

UMDNJ NJMS/University Hospital Cancer Center


June 3, 2010 - Meeting #24
Sun Safety and Skin Cancer

Seton Hall University


March 25, 2010 - Meeting #23
Radiation Therapy

UMDNJ New Jersey Dental School


December 10, 2009 - Meeting #22
Cancer Clinical Trials

UMDNJ NJMS/University Hospital Cancer Center


September 10, 2009 - Meeting #21
Prostate Cancer: The role of PSA testing and prevention using finasteride

St. Barnabas Health Care System


June 9, 2009 - Meeting #20
Lung Cancer and Smokers Lung

Montclair Public Library


March 5, 2009 - Meeting #19
Lung Cancer

St. Barnabas Health Care System

Mark Your Calendars!
Upcoming Coalition Events

EPWC Quarterly Meeting

The next quarterly business meeting of the Essex Passaic Wellness Coalition will begin promptly at 4 PM and end at 5 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Casa Nova Grill, 264 Ferry St (corner of Chambers St), Newark, NJ 07105-3264.
The business meeting will be followed immediately by a symposium (reservations required) on breast cancer, addressing both genetic issues and complementary therapies.  Due to limited seating, if you wish to attend the symposium, you must contact the EPWC coordinator in advance to reserve a place.

Cancer-related News

Tobacco Resource Directory
A directory of resources for tobacco prevention, cessation, and advocacy is now available.
New Cancer Resources
Check out our resources page for ECCC cancer resource information.
Reducing Risk of Heart Attack & Stroke
Learn about our new initiative to teach Essex County residents how to reduce their risk of heart attack & stroke.

Attention Essex County Barbers!!

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Click here to learn more about the Barbershop Initiative and how you can make a difference in your community.

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Last Updated on August 16, 2010