Event Categories: All Meetings & Events

GLHA Networking Luncheon

Clark Auditorium, Lowell General Hospital

Monday, November 7, 2016
11am-1pm

AGENDA

11:00am-11:30am     Networking

11:30-11:40                Welcome / GLHA Updates
Kerrie D’Entremont, Executive Director, GLHA

11:40-11:50                Task Force & Subcommittee Updates

11:50-12:00                General Announcements

12:00-1:00 “The Refugee Journey” Presentation and Q&A
Presented by: Sarah Blumenshine, Co-Director, Greater Boston Refugee Ministry

1pm                             Closing Remarks

RSVP Please by Oct 31st to:
 Christine Soundara

*Please be sure to reference which event you are responding to in the subject line – thank you!

 

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.

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