Event Categories: All Meetings & Events

Circle Home Fall Prevention Clinic

tynsborough

Date: Tuesday, June 16th 2016
Time: 1:00-3:30pm
Location: Tynsborough Senior Center
169 Westford Rd, Tyngsborough, MA 01879

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 to
identify your fall risk, and show you how
to prevent falls and stay safe!
Join us – you’ll be glad you did!
More info – 978-805-2641

CMAA Fashion Show 2016

The Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association, is a nonprofit in the heart of Cambodian Town Lowell Ma. CMAA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for Cambodian Americans and other minorities and economically disadvantaged persons in Lowell through educational, cultural, economic and social programs. Almost all of their programs and services are offered to their clients at no charge to them.
Sponsorships and tickets can be  purchased via this link. http://bit.ly/cmaafashion2016

Greater Lowell Youth Pride Dance

Saturday, June 25, 2016, 5:00-9:00pm
The Onyx Room
122 Western Avenue
Lowell, MA 01851
Who Can Attend? – Youth Ages 13-18 ONLY
(You MUST have high school I.D. or valid license to enter)
Open to all youth living in or outside of Lowell.
Facebook Youth Pride Dance Link  Eventbrite RSVP Tickets for Youth Dance Link 
Theme – Vintage
Dress Code – Formal
Contest: Best Dressed!


DJ/Entertainment: Miss Jackie Diamond
Request any song that you would like to hear at the dance by commenting on the events page with the “Song Title & Artist Name”. Miss Jackie Diamond will create a playlist prior to the dance to ensure your song is played.

RSVP to the event IS required.  Refreshments will be served.

The Youth Pride Dance 2016 is Sponsored by the
Greater Lowell Health Alliance, LGTBQ Subcommittee

Improving Quality, Achieving Equity, and Pursuing Value: Delivering Care to Diverse Populations

Please RSVP by emailing:
RSVP@greaterlowellhealthalliance.org

Joseph R. Betancourt, MD, MPH
Director of The Disparities Solution Center of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Dr. Betancourt has spent many years working to improve quality of care, address racial and ethnic disparities, and achieve equity.

In response to findings presented in our recent
Cancer Disparities Needs Assessment for increased cultural awareness/sensitivity/ competency and improved health equity, Dr. Betancourt will be presenting on how MGH has remained successful in these areas.

Objectives of his presentation include:
• An overview of healthcare transformation and link to disparities and equity
• Highlighting root causes for disparities, drivers for addressing them, and their relationship to quality
Sharing lessons learned from MGH and a national network of hospitals across the country who are focused on improving quality and achieving equity.

GLHA LGTBQ Subcommittee Meeting – 2017 PRIDE Planning

The next Greater Lowell Pride 2017 planning meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 12 at Lowell General Hospital, Saints Campus, 2nd Fl. Board Room (1 Hospital Drive, Lowell) from 12:00-2:00pm. If you plan to attend, kindly let me know as lunch will be provided.

Are you interested in volunteering for Greater Lowell Pride 2017, but unable to attend the meeting? – Email the Point of Contact(s) below as each committee will meet separately outside of the LGTBQ subcommittee.

Point of Contacts who are unable to attend the meeting, please be sure to send any updates on the progress you’ve made.

GL Pride 2017 Committees – Point of Contacts

Sponsorship, Fundraising, Donations – Kerrie D’Entremont, kdentremont@greaterlowellhealthalliance.org, 978-934-8368

Vendors/Food Trucks/Resource Tables, etc. – Maria Crooker, Admin2@alternative-house.org, 978-808-4978 – Chhavy Sinuon, chhavy@atask.org

Parade (walking parade) – Alan Flagg, agf1951@aol.com, 978-454-5991 (home), 508-642-5550 (cell)

Entertainment/Performances – Jackie Diamond, missjackiediamond@comcast.net

Outreach/Marketing – Christine Soundara, csoundara@greaterlowellhealthalliance.org, 978-934-8531

Volunteers – Specific to Set Up, Clean, Decorations, Family Activities, etc. – Resi Polixa, resi_polixa@nps.gov, 978-735-3255 – Fahmina Zaman, fahmina@chhinc.org, 978-452-7721

Best regards,

Christine P. Soundara, MS GLHA Administrative Assistant Greater Lowell Health Alliance (GLHA) 55 Technology Drive, Lowell, MA, 01851
Tel: 978-934-8531 | Fax: 978-942-2882 https://www.greaterlowellhealthalliance.org/ 

“You” Focused Wellness – Interactive Networking Luncheon

The Greater Lowell Health Alliance invites you to participate in our interactive networking luncheon focused on the health and wellbeing of health professionals and those who care for others called “You” Focused Wellness” on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Lowell General Hospital, Main Campus, Clark Auditorium from 11:00am-2:00pm.By promoting the personal health among these individuals, we believe they will be able to best care for others.

We have invited licensed specialists and certified professionals from the Greater Lowell Area who have donated their time and will be offering  complimentary modalities ranging from massages, group hypnosis, tapping therapy, reiki demonstrations, and informational resources on stress management, healthy eating, and exercise. Special guest,David Crocker, of Cultivating Qi will be presenting on the benefits of alternative means to wellness and stress management, and hosting a live qigong demonstration. We encourage you to arrive as early as possible if you are interested in group hypnosis and tapping therapy as these sessions require early sign-up.

Date: Friday, May 6, 2016
Time: 11:00-2:00pm
Location: Lowell General Hospital, Main Campus, Clark Auditorium, 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA

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