Karmanos Office of Community Outreach and Engagement

08/25/2025

Join Us for an Important Conversation: Of Mice and Women: Connecting the Dots to Strengthen Uterine Cancer Research

Peek inside a lab driving breakthroughs in uterine cancer. Come for the information and stay for an eye-opening conversation that bridges the gap between laboratory science and real world impact. Learn how Dr. Michael Wilson’s cutting-edge research using mouse models, cancer cells, and patient tissue can inform and transform our understanding of uterine cancer in women. Hear directly from our leading scientist as we connect the dots between discovery and action. Real science. Real impact.

Karmanos Cancer Institute's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE), in collaboration with the Detroit Public Library, invites you to our next event in our Community Conversation on Cancer series. This event will be held both in person at the Detroit Public Library (Main Branch) and virtually via Zoom on 📅Wednesday, September 17, 2025. To register for the program, visit: bit.ly/CCOC_091725.

08/13/2025

🚨 Let’s talk Colon Cancer Awareness & Prevention 🚨
Come out on Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6–8:30 PM at The Canteen in Midtown for an evening of expert health talks, bilingual resources, free screenings, cultural connection, and community support.

💙 Free Medical Screening
💙 Cologuard & Shield Testing
💙 Mobile Clinic On-Site
💙 Halal Food & Arabic Music

Let’s come together to protect our health and raise awareness in the Arab American community. 🩺💪

📍 720 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, MI

08/07/2025

Real Talk: Lung Cancer is a community-based health video education program about lung cancer which features survivors who talk about their triumph over the disease. Register now! Join us to learn more, participate in a Q&A with McLaren doctors, and connect to resources at 1454 W. Center Road Essexville, MI 48732 on Wednesday, August 27th 2025, at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Appetizers will be provided!

To register, please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the following link: https://bit.ly/RTLCREG01

McLaren Bay Region

07/09/2025

Join Us for an Important Conversation: The Road Ahead – Understanding a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Exploring Treatment

Come for the information. Stay for the conversation. Leave with clarity and support. The path after a prostate cancer diagnosis can feel uncertain. Join us for a Community Conversation on Cancer session that breaks down the basics in plain language. Learn what a diagnosis means, what the options are, and how to take the next step with confidence.

Karmanos Cancer Institute's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE), in collaboration with the Detroit Public Library, invites you to our next event in our Community Conversation on Cancer series. This event will be held both in person at the Detroit Public Library (Main Branch) and virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

To register for the program, visit: bit.ly/CCOC_072325 or use the QR code on the attached flyer.

Please contact KCI COE Events at kcicoeevents@karmanos.org or via phone at 313-576-9765 with any questions, or for help with registration.

Additional upcoming Community Conversations on Cancer seminars:

◾️Wednesday, Sept. 17 | “Of Mice and Women: Connecting the Dots to Strengthen Uterine Cancer Research” – Michael Wilson, Ph.D.

◾️Wednesday, Oct. 22 | “The Road Ahead: Understanding a Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Exploring Treatment” – Hadeel Assad, M.D., and Michael Dominello, D.O.

◾️Wednesday, Nov. 5 | “How to Communicate with a Doctor to Get the Information and Support You Need” – Lauren Hamel, Ph.D.

05/19/2025

What does the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement do? We're glad you asked. Our goal is to make a two-way conversation between researchers and the communities we serve. Click through to find out more.

Community outreach involves more than just being present in the community. “The work that we do connects our communities with cancer science and connects our scientists with our diverse communities,” said Hayley Thompson, Ph.D., associate center director of Community Outreach and Education at th...

05/16/2025

Research into doesn't have to mysterious. Sign up for our free training and learn to partner with researchers doing important work. Use your voice to help improve outcomes for the whole community.

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement and the Wayne State University School of Medicine's Center for Health Equity and Community Knowledge in Urban Populations invite community members to see research from behind the scenes with the Building Y...

05/13/2025

The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that survivors resume normal physical activities as soon as their doctor deems it safe following a diagnosis. That's where the CAPABLE program comes in. Classes are starting now in Petoskey, but visit www.karmanos.org/karmanos/documents-and-links/capable-study-registration-7814 to find courses near you.

9&10 News The 2025 CAPABLE session in Petoskey is free for cancer survivors. Jennifer Beebe-Dimmer, Ph.D., MPH, leader of the  Population Studies and Disparities Research (PSDR) Program , scientific director of the  Epidemiology Research Core  at Karmanos and professor of Oncology...

04/18/2025

Community outreach involves more than just being present in the community. “The work that we do connects our communities with cancer science and connects our scientists with our diverse communities,” said Hayley Thompson, Ph.D., associate center director of Community Outreach and Education at th...

04/18/2025

KCI's COE office was honored as a 2025 Hometown Health Hero by the Michigan Public Health Week Partnership. This award recognizes people and organizations, and their work to improve the health of communities they serve. Read more about the award here: https://www.karmanos.org/karmanos/news/karmanos-community-outreach-and-engagement-office-5653?fbclid=IwY2xjawJvbbVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHjsPDHeW1ou5ZbtBbkoDdITuFyHbzim1ErzvwcPqHl8hQ_3T1t6V5EKvxyFc_aem_1tMMDnoMyCCKOdKkfFflZQ

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) has been named a 2025 Hometown Health Hero by the Michigan Public Health Week Partnership. This award recognizes people and organizations in Michigan working to improve the health of their communities. Le...

04/10/2025

Wayne State University CHECK-UP is now taking applications for the 2025 Community Health Scholars Program (CHSP) cohort. CHSP is a FREE program that will prepare learners to get deeply involved with their community's health through research and provide knowledge and skills to influence community-based research in roles such as advisory board members, consultants, and research personnel. CHSP provides in-depth training to prepare learners to serve as partners and leaders in research.

Community residents who reside or work in metro Detroit and/or the staff of local metro Detroit community-based organizations are encouraged to apply! Applicants must be 21 years of age or older, a formal background in healthcare or research is not required. Research is important in shaping healthcare experiences and innovations and is missing YOUR perspective. All applications must be submitted by April 25, 2025.

Apply at: https://bit.ly/CHSP25

04/01/2025

Karmanos Cancer Institute's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE), in collaboration with the Detroit Public Library, invites you to our next event in the 2025 Community Conversations on Cancer series: "The Next Breakthrough in Cancer: Treatment with Radiofrequencies". This event will be held both in person at the Detroit Public Library (Main Branch) and virtually via Zoom on 📅Wednesday, May 28 from 6-7 PM.

Join us for an insightful discussion led by Karmanos Cancer Institute President and CEO, Dr. Boris Pasche, where he will explore the development of a groundbreaking cancer treatment based on the discovery of tumor-specific radiofrequencies, (similar to the electric signals used in cell phone communications) in patients with cancer.

To register for the program, visit: bit.ly/CCOC_52825 or use the QR code on the attached flyer.

03/20/2025

Join us on Wednesday, March 26 from 2 - 3 PM for "Promoting Digestive Health and Colon Cancer Screening in Arabic-Speaking Communities".
The goals of this session include:
▪️ Promoting awareness of colorectal cancer and empowering the MENA/Arabic-speaking community to prioritize early screening.
▪️ Educating on actionable lifestyle changes to enhance colorectal health and prevent related health issues.

Register at: https://bit.ly/KCIcolonhealth