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WEBINAR: Cultural Competencies for an Aging LGBTQ Population

WEBINAR: Cultural Competencies for an Aging LGBTQ Population
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Time: 1 pm EST

This 90 minute webinar will discuss the health and social care needs of older adults in the LGBTQ community. We will highlight the special obstacles faced by this population, opportunities to improve cultural competency and best practices to integrate LGBTQ friendly care into your organization.

The target audience includes HRSA grantees, healthcare providers, public health officials, community based organizations and advocates wanting to improve competency in regards to serving the needs of aging LGBTQ patients in their practices.

Free registration in advance is required and space is limited. Please feel free to share this announcement with your colleagues.

For more information, please contact Valerie Gallo at 415-437-8095 or vgallo@hrsa.gov

REGISTER

AGENDA

How HRSA Is Improving the Lives of the LGBTQ Community
Valerie Gallo, MPH – Public Health Analyst
Amanda Waldrup, MS, CHES – Public Health Analyst
HRSA Office of Regional Operations – San Francisco, CA and Chicago, IL

The State of Research into the Aging LGBTQ community
James R. Carter, PhD, MPH – Assistant Professor
Wright State University, College of Liberal Arts, Department of Social Work  – Dayton, OH

Meeting the Needs of the Aging LGBTQ Community
Julia Wallace – Case Manager
Tanya Times Witt – Lead Resident Services Coordinator, Triangle Square
Teresa Garcia, BA – Case Manager IV
Los Angeles LGBT Center – Los Angeles, CA

LGBT Older Adult Resources & Services Near You
Sherrill Wayland, MSW – Manager of National Projects
SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) – St. Louis, MO

Valerie Gallo, MPH Public Health Analyst HRSA, Office of Regional Operations 90 7th St., 8th Floor San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 437-8095
Fax: (415) 437-7664

International Transgender Remembrance day Walk & Vigil

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (TDOR) happens every November. It’s a day to remember those who have been killed as a result of antitransgender violence. TDOR acts to bring community and global attention to the continued violence endure by the transgender community.

Join us November 17th at the Lowell Community Health Center, at 5:30pm. There will be a walk to City Hall and the rally/vigil beginning at 6:10pm.

You may choose to join us just at City Hall if you prefer. We will be walking back to the Health Center at 7pm and there will be a light reception afterwards.

This event is family friendly, free and open to the public.

Visit our Facebook Event Page here!

The MA Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness

The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Presents: 

The Massachusetts Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness will educate young people, teachers, and parents about the growing opioid epidemic and encourage healthy decision-making.

The Summit will feature:

  • A showing of If Only, a short film co-produced by James Wahlberg with support from Recovery Centers of America and Millennium Health.
  • A keynote speaker who will share their personal story of addition and recovery
  • Student engagement in discussions about the critical role they can play in combating opioid abuse.

For summit details and links to more information about the opioid crisis, please visit: DrugFreeIsUpToMe.org

#drugfreeisuptome

 

FREE TDaP VACCINE CLINIC at Lowell General Hospital

FREE TDaP VACCINE CLINIC at Lowell General Hospital

November 5th, 10:00am-11:00am

Lowell General Hospital, Main Campus

*Donovan Conference Room

Free Drop-in Clinic

Open to expecting mothers, spouses or significant others, grandparents, babysitters, aunts and uncles as well as friends of the family (women greater than 20 weeks pregnant will need written request from their doctor).

For more information – click here or call 1-877-LGH-WELL (1-877-544-9355)

 

Fall Prevention Clinic

Date: November 4, 2016
Time: 1:00-3:30PM
Location: Tewksbury Senior Center, 175 Chandler Street, Tewksbury

Falls are the leading cause of injury and disability for
people over age 60. Are you concerned about falling?
Our nurses and therapists will help you identify your
fall risk, and show you how to prevent falls and stay
safe. Visit each table and learn something new!

Join us – you’ll be glad you did!
For more information: 978-805-2641

“Walk In” – no cost, no appointments
 Individual screenings offered by our nurses and therapists
 Learn how you can prevent falling
 Connect with community resources
 Enjoy refreshments and fun!

Fall Prevention Clinic

Date: October 17, 2016
Time: 1:00-3:30PM
Location: Lowell Community Health Center, 165 Jackson Street, Lowell

Falls are the leading cause of injury and disability for
people over age 60. Are you concerned about falling?
Our nurses and therapists will help you identify your
fall risk, and show you how to prevent falls and stay
safe. Visit each table and learn something new!

Join us – you’ll be glad you did!
For more information: 978-805-2641

“Walk In” – no cost, no appointments
 Individual screenings offered by our nurses and therapists
 Learn how you can prevent falling
 Connect with community resources
 Enjoy refreshments and fun!

Fall Prevention Clinic

Date: October 7, 2016
Time: 10:30-1:00PM
Location: Dunstable Library, 588 Main Street, Dunstable

Falls are the leading cause of injury and disability for
people over age 60. Are you concerned about falling?
Our nurses and therapists will help you identify your
fall risk, and show you how to prevent falls and stay
safe. Visit each table and learn something new!

Join us – you’ll be glad you did!
For more information: 978-805-2641

“Walk In” – no cost, no appointments
 Individual screenings offered by our nurses and therapists
 Learn how you can prevent falling
 Connect with community resources
 Enjoy refreshments and fun!

 

 

Community Health Improvement Planning (CHIP)

The 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 is inviting public input as it launches the region’s first-ever 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 (𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐏)!

For more information, visit our Facebook Event Page .

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