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Lowell Medical Assistant Day Institute 2019

Registration for this event is closed.  Please contact Kerrie D’Entremont at the GLHA, to be added to the wait list.  Thank you!

Rational: Medical Assistants are multi-skilled healthcare practitioners that perform a wide range of clinical and administrative functions. Medical Assistants are employed by hospitals, clinics, medical offices and others. Their professional contributions are of essence in the delivery of care. In addition, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 29% during the next 10 years, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Event Plan: The 2019 Lowell Medical Assistant Day Institute aims to validate, support, empower and celebrate the contributions of Medical Assistants while opening new pathways to continuing their education within the workplace. This event is made possible from contributions of different groups and members of the community.

Partnerships & Sponsors: Special thank you to the following agencies for their dedication to this important initiative:

 

Greater Lowell PRIDE 2019

Members of the Greater Lowell Health Alliance, LGTBQ+ Subcommittee would like to invite you to celebrate Greater Lowell PRIDE Month 2019!

Happy PRIDE 2019!

WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT?
The 2016 Greater Lowell Community Health Needs Assessment revealed that community members who are isolated or without family support are at risk of developing mental health, substance abuse and other issues. There is a lack of sensitivity to this community, as well as a lack of awareness about transgender individuals. It’s easier to deliver more effective health services to individual when you see all of who they are–including how THEY identify their gender.

ABOUT THE GLHA LGBTQ SUBCOMMITTEE
The LGBTQ Subcommittee is a group of professionals and community members committed to addressing these issues, raising awareness and ensuring that ALL the members of the Greater Lowell community have access to culturally competent, inclusive and high quality services and supports. The Subcommittee also aims to build a network of resources and individuals in the community who can provide affinity and support to one another.

This is a collaborative effort between many community partners to plan and coordinate a month of events & celebrations.  If you would like to be involved in the PRIDE Planning Committee, or would like more information about Greater Lowell PRIDE – please contact Amanda Clermont, GLHA Community Engagement Coordinator. 

Special thank you to Middlesex Community College for hosting our festival on June 1st this year!

2018 PRIDE Flag Raising – Lowell City Hall (Photo credit Jennifer Myers)

FLAG RAISING

Please join us on Friday, May 31st, 11am, at Lowell City Hall front steps – for our Flag Raising PRIDE Kickoff Event! 


PRIDE Parade – Sat. June 1st, 12pm
Registration

3rd Annual Greater Lowell Pride Parade & Festival – Photo by Tim Carter

UPDATE:  The parade will begin staging/registration at 11am, Davidson parking area, 15 Davidson St., Lowell. 

Parade Route:  The procession will turn left onto Merrimack Street, left onto Central Street, right onto Market Street, right onto Palmer Street and then a right onto Merrimack Street and end at Middlesex Community College, 33 Kearney Square, Lowell.  The parade will START promptly at 12pm.

Individuals can march – FREE of charge. If you want to march as a group please register.

PRIDE Festival – Sat. June 1st, 12-5pm

Location:  Middlesex Community College, 33 Kearney Square, Lowell
Live entertainment, food, vendors and more!

If you would like to register to be a vendor please contact Amanda Clermont or register here.

Come back soon and check out our entertainment schedule!

If you or your agency would like to sponsor Greater Lowell PRIDE Month All funds raised go towards PRIDE Planning!

PRIDE Fundraising Events: Drag Bingo – June 11th & 25th,  7pm Warp & Weft   

For listing of other Greater Lowell PRIDE 2019 events please check out the Greater Lowell PRIDE Month Celebration Facebook Page! 

Happy PRIDE 2019!

Learning to Live with COPD

Join Dr. Irwin Buchwald, board-certified pulmonologist, and Lowell General’s Respiratory Department for an informative seminar that will discus COPD and the disease process.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Time: 5:00 to 8:00

Topics will include:
What is COPD?
What causes COPD?
How to control the Symptoms
Nutrition
Importance of Exercise
Coping with COPD
Oxygen Usage with Advanced COPD
Medications for COPD

There will be free screenings for oxygen saturation and vital capacity as well as instruction on proper medication usage and technique.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 
Please visit www.lowellgeneral.org/health or call 877-LGH-WELL to register.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is a national program that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in your community.

Adult Mental Health First Aid Designed for adults who regularly interact with other adults:

  • Friday, October 18

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Designed for adults who regularly interact with young people:

  • Friday, August 16

Time: 7:45am-4:30pm (*Begins promptly at 8:00am)

Cost: $25 per person**

*Minimum of 15 participants required in order to run the training.

** There is a $25 deposit to reserve your spot for this training.

Upon completion of the course, you will receive a full refund.

Registration Required! Call 1-877-LGH-WELL (1-877-544-9355) or visit www.lowellgeneral.org/health to see locations and to sign up.

Mental Health First Aid for Adults

Mental Health First Aid is a national program that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in your community.

Adult Mental Health First Aid Designed for adults who regularly interact with other adults:

  • Friday, April 5
  • Friday, June 14
  • Friday, October 18

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Designed for adults who regularly interact with young people:

  • Friday, August 16

Time: 7:45am-4:30pm (*Begins promptly at 8:00am)

Cost: $25 per person**

*Minimum of 15 participants required in order to run the training.

** There is a $25 deposit to reserve your spot for this training.

Upon completion of the course, you will receive a full refund.

Registration Required! Call 1-877-LGH-WELL (1-877-544-9355) or visit www.lowellgeneral.org/health to see locations and to sign up.

Mental Health First Aid for Adults

Mental Health First Aid is a national program that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in your community.

Adult Mental Health First Aid Designed for adults who regularly interact with other adults:

  • Friday, April 5
  • Friday, June 14
  • Friday, October 18

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Designed for adults who regularly interact with young people:

  • Friday, August 16

Time: 7:45am-4:30pm (*Begins promptly at 8:00am)

Cost: $25 per person**

*Minimum of 15 participants required in order to run the training.

** There is a $25 deposit to reserve your spot for this training.

Upon completion of the course, you will receive a full refund.

Registration Required! Call 1-877-LGH-WELL (1-877-544-9355) or visit www.lowellgeneral.org/health to see locations and to sign up.

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