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Breast and Cervical Cancer Network (WBCCN)

 

The network is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 which is funded by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and granted through the Wyoming Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program to the WBCCN.

 

MISSION

To form a united partnership focused on reducing breast and cervical cancer mortality rates in Wyoming through increased education and early detection. 

 

MEMBERSHIP

Members include county or regional people working on breast and cervical cancer issues.  Partners offer educational and resource information.  The partners include: 

  • Wyoming Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
  • Mountain Pacific Quality Health Foundation
  • Susan G. Komen Foundation Wyoming Affiliate
  • Cancer Information Service
  • American Cancer Society
  • Caring for Women Program
  • Women’s Cancer Care Foundation
  • Wyoming Health Council 

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

  • A forum to bring your local breast and cervical cancer prevention issues and needs to statewide discussion.
  • Continuing education provided at coalition meetings.
  • First pick of free breast and cervical educational materials, some of which will only be available to active coalition representatives.
  • An opportunity to network with other community leaders involved in breast and cervical cancer awareness and prevention.
  • Advance notice of grant, training and other opportunities available for breast and cervical cancer awareness.
  • Reimbursement for county representatives to attend the network meetings. 

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO AS A MEMBER?

  • Participate in or designate an alternate participant for quarterly meetings of the Wyoming Breast and Cervical Cancer Network. These meetings are held in Casper.
  • Serve as a single point of contact for breast and cervical cancer awareness and prevention efforts in your county.
  • Help plan meetings and activities in your region of the state.
  • Represent your county.

As a local leader in breast and cervical cancer awareness and prevention, you are invited to become a member of the network.

 

For more information, call Lynn Erickson, WBCCN Consultant at (307) 760-3643 or email her at wyolynn@yahoo.com.