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GLHA Substance Use and Prevention Task Force
GLHA Social Determinants of Health Task Force
No Small Matter Film Screening
- What: A screening of the film No Small Matter. We will hear powerful stories and stunning truths about the human capacity for early intelligence and the potential for quality early care and education to benefit America’s social and economic future. Watch the film’s trailer.
- When: 6:30-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6
Where: Academic Arts Center at Middlesex Community College, 240 Central Street, Lowell, MA
PRIDE Sign Making Party!
Acrefest Celebration
Partners in Perinatal Health
Partners in Perinatal Health is a statewide partnership of non-profit organizations committed to improving the quality of health available to childbearing families. Join us to learn more!
Conference Goals:
- Examine current health issues that impact infant survival and women’s health.
- Identify cultural issues affecting perinatal health care.
- Share knowledge and exchange information among health professionals about perinatal health.
- Examine model programs addressing the many conditions that put mothers and children at risk.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Registration is available by mail or online. To register online, click here and select Conference Registration. The DEADLINE for all registrations is April 30, 2019 or once the event reaches capacity.
Registration fee is 185
Bridging the Gap: Professional Medical Interpreter Training.
Lowell Community Health Center is conducting the nationally recognized Bridging The Gap Professional Medical Interpreter Training. This training program is open to bilingual individuals that perform interpreter related services. The goal of this course is to master the art of medical interpreting.
Please note the following:
- Registration is on a first come, first served basis and the deadline is Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
- Registration preference will be given to participants serving Greater Lowell community agencies.
Network Connection Meeting: Child & Family Mental Health Awareness.
Join Vital Village, Child Witness to Violence Project, Care Dimensions, and community partners as they work together to raise awareness, build understanding, and uplift community strategies to support mental health for every child and family. Join them for an active meeting, with activities to support caregiver strengths, collective actions, advocacy opportunities, and resource sharing.
It will take place at the Vine Street Community Center, 339 Dundley Street from 5-8PM
Community Organizing in Action: Mobilizing for Change.
Topics: Community asset meeting, engaging hard to reach community members, and campaign strategies.
Description: What is community organizing, and how does it differ from advocacy and other strategies for social change? This training will equip participants with an organizing framework and basic tools needed to mobilize their community. Participants will get an opportunity to practice community power mapping in order to engage stakeholders and hard to reach residents. Participants will walk away with a framework to organize community-driven, goal-oriented campaigns by utilizing clear strategies and tactics shared in this training.
Audience: Coalition leaders and partners, individuals working towards community health and health equity.
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:
- Describe organizing theories, principles and best practices for community organizing.
- Explore foundation level organizing skills and tools that reach all levels of community.
- Articulate clear goals and strategies for local organizing campaigns.
Register Now!