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SUMMARY:King County Resource Fairs - 2026
DESCRIPTION:Check out local resource fairs across King County offered on an on a ongoing basis throughout 2026.  \n\n\n\nInterested in volunteering at this event? \n\n\n\nThe Office of Healthcare Equity will be present at this event and would be grateful to have University of Washington Medicine and Health Sciences students\, faculty\, or staff represent their departments or work. Please reach out to us at ohce@uw.edu for more information. \n\n\n\nBelow dates that we are interested in volunteers joining us.  \n\n\n\n\n3/11 – Skyway Library\n\n\n\n4/3 – Family Life Center \n\n\n\n\nPartners include:  \n\n\n\n-Auburn Library  \n\n\n\n-Tukwila Library  \n\n\n\n-Skyway Library  \n\n\n\n-Family Life Center  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is promoted as a community resource and is not sponsored by UW Medicine or the Office of Healthcare Equity. Per University policy\, this promotion is conditioned on the understanding that the opportunity is open to all individuals regardless of race\, color\, national origin\, or sex.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/king-county-resource-fairs-2026/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T090000
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SUMMARY:Latina Health Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dates:  \n\n\n\n\nSpokane\, WA: Wednesday\, September 9 – 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM\n\n\n\nRenton\, WA: Friday\, September 18 – 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM\n\n\n\nTri-Cities\, WA: Friday\, October 16 – 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nHonoring Latine culture: Traditions\, mental health\, and community-based wellness \n\n\n\nHondrando la cultura Latina: Tradiciones\, salud mental\, y bienestar comunitario \n\n\n\nPurpose and Audience\n\n\n\nThe Latina Health Symposium brings together people from all professions working to advance Latine health and wellness. These events provide a unique forum for clinicians\, public health professionals\, community workers\, researchers\, students\, and community members to come together to learn\, share stories\, and center topics and resources that impact Latine Health. \n\n\n\nThis is a community led initiative with planning teams representing local nonprofits\, health organizations\, and other groups invested in bringing resources and learning opportunities to our communities. \n\n\n\nThis event is promoted as a community resource and is not sponsored by UW Medicine or the Office of Healthcare Equity. Per University policy\, this promotion is conditioned on the understanding that the opportunity is open to all individuals regardless of race\, color\, national origin\, or sex.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/latina-health-symposium-2026/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260903T210137Z
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SUMMARY:UW Osher Center for Integrative Health Pain Management Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The UW Osher Center for Integrative Health\, through the Cha Chi Ming Seminar Series\, is pleased to present Caring for Pain\, Caring for You: Tools for Healing.Join experts in integrative medicine\, neurology\, and Chinese medicine for a free three-part webinar series exploring practical\, evidence-based approaches to managing chronic pain and improving well-being. Participants will learn self-care tools and strategies that can be incorporated into everyday life. Learn more about the full series through the button below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: All sessions will be held virtually. Session 1:The Anti-Inflammatory AdvantageFriday\, Sept 25\, 12:15-1:30 PM (PT)Zoom link provided upon registrationPresented by Dr. Rosie SheinbergDiscover how reducing chronic inflammation can support healing\, build resilience\, and improve your ability to manage chronic pain. Learn practical strategies that you can use right away.Upcoming SessionsNovember 20\, 2026Moving Through Pain: Mindful Tools for Headaches and Body PainDecember 4\, 2026Hands-On Chinese Medicine Self-Care for Pain
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/uw-osher-center-for-integrative-health-pain-management-webinar/
CATEGORIES:UW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T120000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Walking Tour – Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day
DESCRIPTION:The Indigenous Walking Tour highlights Coast Salish history\, art\, and activism through seven stops across the University of Washington Campus. It was created by Owen Oliver ’21 to explore what it means to increase visibility\, accountability\, and connection to place on campus.   \n\n\n\nRead more about the Indigenous Walking Tour. \n\n\n\nAbout Owen Oliver \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOwen comes from the people of the Lower Columbia River\, Salish Sea\, and Southwest Pueblos. He is an enrolled member of the Quinault Indian Nation. He grew up in Seattle where he graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in American Indian Studies and Political Science. Owen has served as a board member for the Center for Native American Youth\, ASUW Shell House Fundraising Campaign\, and Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies at UW.  \n\n\n\nNow\, Owen works as the Director of Arts and Culture at Headwater People Consulting\, an Indigenous-owned and operated firm in Seattle Washington. He is currently working towards his Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts. ​​​​​​ \n\n\n\nThis opportunity is sponsored by the Office of Healthcare Equity in partnership with the Whole U. Subscribe to the Office of Healthcare Equity newsletter for more opportunities like these in a monthly digest right to your inbox.  \n\n\n\nAudience: UW Medicine & UW Staff & Faculty  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. (UW NetID required to register.)
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/indigenous-walking-tour-celebrate-indigenous-peoples-day/
LOCATION:Burke Museum\, 4303 Memorial Way Northeast\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98195\, United States
CATEGORIES:UW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T090000
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SUMMARY:Doctor for a Day - Oncology (Lab Coats Against Cancer)
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, October 17\, for our first DFAD event of the school year! Come learn more about the field of oncology\, hear from medical professionals\, ask questions\, and participate in hands-on activities. We’re excited to welcome you and hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nOpen to all students\, the purpose of Doctor for a Day is to inspire and encourage educationally and economically under resourced students to consider medicine or other healthcare careers. DFAD focuses on students K -12th grade. Reach out for more information\, and follow us to learn more about future Doctor for a Day events on Instagram at @UW_DFAD. \n\n\n\nRSVP: CLOSED – At Capacity! \n\n\n\nInterested in attending more DFAD events? Check out our page here!
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/doctor-for-a-day-oncology-lab-coats-against-cancer/
LOCATION:Health Sciences Education Building
CATEGORIES:Public Events,WIHSE Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T120000
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SUMMARY:2026 Cierra Sisters World Mammography Day
DESCRIPTION:October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month\, and Cierra Sisters is thrilled to invite you to celebrate World Mammography Day. This year’s theme: “More Than a Mammogram – It’s All Connected: The Body\, The System & The Fight to Thrive.” \n\n\n\nJoin in community for an empowering afternoon of connection\, education\, and action as we fight breast cancer together.With 30 years of service\, Cierra Sisters is a trusted nonprofit founded by the late Bridgette Hempstead. They are dedicated to educating\, empowering\, and uplifting the black community and the medically underserved with life savings breast cancer knowledge by breaking the cycle of fear through education\, advocacy and access to care. They walk alongside women as they navigate their journey with strength and dignity. \n\n\n\nInterested in volunteering at this event? \n\n\n\nThe Office of Healthcare Equity will be present at this event and would be grateful to have University of Washington Medicine and Health Sciences students\, faculty\, or staff represent their departments or work. Please sign up on Community Connect UW to volunteer with us (UW NetID).
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/2026-cierra-sisters-world-mammography-day/
LOCATION:Rainier Beach Community Center\, 8825 Rainier Ave S\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98118
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Tabling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T090000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating First-Generation Faculty 
DESCRIPTION:Virtual event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach November the UW observes a National First-Generation College Celebration to recognize the accomplishments of first-generation students\, staff\, and faculty. This year we’re excited to invite you to join the Office of Faculty Affairs and the Office of Healthcare Equity for a virtual event celebrating the achievements and experiences of first-generation faculty across the UW School of Medicine on Tuesday November 10th.This gathering will feature a faculty panel where you can hear personal stories of resilience\, creativity\, and leadership from faculty who were the first in their families to earn a degree\, including UW Provost Dr. Tricia Serio. Community members will also discuss future opportunities to support and strengthen connections among first-generation faculty across UW Medicine. You can find more information on National First-Generation College Celebrations at the University of Washington online.This event is open to all community members. Register now to join us for this celebration and community conversation!
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/celebrating-first-generation-faculty/
CATEGORIES:UW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T140000
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SUMMARY:Centering Women's Health: Integrative Approaches for Lifelong Well-being
DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free\, one-day virtual symposium will explore common myths and misinformation surrounding women’s health while highlighting evidence-informed\, integrative approaches to health and well-being across the lifespan. \n\n\n\nThrough expert presentations\, live discussions\, and experiential sessions\, participants will learn about topics including cardiovascular and brain health\, hormonal changes\, pelvic and vaginal health\, chronic conditions\, health disparities\, and breast cancer prevention and recovery. \n\n\n\nThe symposium is presented by the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health\, a network of 11 academic health centers working together to advance integrative health through research\, education\, and clinical care. \n\n\n\nThis event is chaired by Dr. Debra Bell\, Co-director of Education at the University of Washington Osher Center and a long-time Family Medicine Physician at UW Medicine.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/centering-womens-health-integrative-approaches-for-lifelong-well-being/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T090000
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DTSTAMP:20261006T225559Z
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SUMMARY:Doctor for a Day - Diabetes Sweet Truths (Protecting Sight\, Filters\, and Balance)
DESCRIPTION:Doctor for a Day (DFAD) at the University of Washington is excited to host a free\, in-person event on Saturday\, November 14th. Come and join us for a day of hands-on activities focused on Diabetes! \n\n\n\nDFAD welcomes K-12 students and works to inspire students from educationally and economically under-resourced backgrounds to explore careers in medicine and healthcare. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there! For more information and updates about future Doctor for a Day events\, follow us on Instagram at @UW_DFAD. \n\n\n\nRSVP: Link to be updated soon!
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/doctor-for-a-day-diabetes/
LOCATION:Health Sciences Education Building – 345\, 1607 NE Pacific St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98195\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,WIHSE Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T140000
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SUMMARY:Doctor for a Day - The ABC's of Breathing (Airway\, Breathing\, and Circulation)
DESCRIPTION:Doctor for a Day (DFAD) at the University of Washington is excited to host a free\, in-person event on Saturday\, December 12th. Come and join us for a day of hands-on activities focused on the ABC’s of Breathing! \n\n\n\nDFAD welcomes K-12 students and works to inspire students from educationally and economically under-resourced backgrounds to explore careers in medicine and healthcare. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there! For more information and updates about future Doctor for a Day events\, follow us on Instagram at @UW_DFAD. \n\n\n\nRSVP: Link to be updated soon. \n\n\n\nLocation: To be added soon.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/doctor-for-a-day-airway-breathing-circulation/
CATEGORIES:Public Events,WIHSE Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270206T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T231752Z
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SUMMARY:Doctor for a Day - Heart & Lungs (The Circulation Station)
DESCRIPTION:Doctor for a Day (DFAD) at the University of Washington is excited to host a free\, in-person event on Saturday\, February 6th. Come and join us for a day of hands-on activities focused on the Heart and Lungs! \n\n\n\nDFAD welcomes K-12 students and works to inspire students from educationally and economically under-resourced backgrounds to explore careers in medicine and healthcare. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there! For more information and updates about future Doctor for a Day events\, follow us on Instagram at @UW_DFAD. \n\n\n\nRSVP: Link to be updated soon. \n\n\n\nLocation: To be added soon.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/doctor-for-a-day-heart-lungs-the-circulation-station/
LOCATION:Health Sciences Education Building – 345\, 1607 NE Pacific St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98195\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,WIHSE Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270508T090000
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SUMMARY:Doctor for a Day - Rehabilitative Medicine (Form and Function)
DESCRIPTION:Doctor for a Day (DFAD) at the University of Washington is excited to host a free\, in-person event on Saturday\, May 8th\, 2027. Come and join us for a day of hands-on activities focused on Rehabilitative Medicine! \n\n\n\nDFAD welcomes K-12 students and works to inspire students from educationally and economically under-resourced backgrounds to explore careers in medicine and healthcare. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there! For more information and updates about future Doctor for a Day events\, follow us on Instagram at @UW_DFAD. \n\n\n\nRSVP: Link to be updated soon. \n\n\n\nLocation: To be added soon.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/doctor-for-a-day-rehabilitative-medicine/
LOCATION:Federal Way High School\, 30611 16th Ave S\, Federal Way\, Washington\, 98003-4126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,WIHSE Event
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