BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Office of Healthcare Equity - ECPv6.15.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Office of Healthcare Equity X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Office of Healthcare Equity REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191551 CREATED:20251001T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T003107Z UID:10001179-1769850000-1769868000@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Doctor for a Day: Neuroscience Day DESCRIPTION:Doctor for a Day from the University of Washington\, School of Medicine is excited to host this free in-person event with hands-on activities focusing around learning about medicine and healthcare professions. With a focus on Neurology\, Neurosurgery\, Pathology\, and more\, come talk with current medical students\, residents\, and attendings to learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions! Free swag and food provided! \n\n\n\nMore information to come. \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, registration for this particular DFAD event is closed to the public. Please keep an eye out for future events in our calendar! \n\n\n\nDoctor for a Day is dedicated to increasing the numbers of people from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the healthcare field. DFAD focuses on students from 7th grade all the way up to college level students. 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\nIf you have any questions please email dferede@uw.edu or rsanche3@uw.edu. URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/doctor-for-a-day-neuroscience-day/ LOCATION:Showalter Middle School (Gear-UP)\, 4628 S 144th St\, Tukwila\, Washington\, 98168\, United States CATEGORIES:WIHSE Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191551 CREATED:20260115T022615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T221752Z UID:10001260-1770379200-1797076800@equity.uwmedicine.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Resource-Fairs_2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191551 CREATED:20251106T015653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T015658Z UID:10001214-1770462000-1770469200@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:United for Wellness - A Brunch to Bridge the Gap DESCRIPTION:Join African Americans Reach & Teach Health Ministry at their ‘United for Wellness’ brunch. URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/united-for-wellness-a-brunch-to-bridge-the-gap/ LOCATION:Archer Hotel\, 7200 164th Avenue NE\, Redmond\, Washington\, 98052 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Fundraiser-Updates-joTFORM.68c49958618352.04920957.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191551 CREATED:20260128T224811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T005614Z UID:10001262-1770462000-1770476400@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:World Cancer Day: Our Health\, Our Voice\, Our Future DESCRIPTION:This event will be a powerful World Cancer Day gathering centered on a community-led panel discussion addressing the cancer disproportionately affecting the Black community\, paired with a vision moment for Bridgette’s House and time for connection through food\, vendors\, and music. \n\n\n\nInterested in volunteering at this event? \n\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\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach year\, Cierra Sisters proudly honors World Cancer Day\, aligning their work with a global call to raise awareness\, reduce disparities\, and advocate for equitable access to cancer education\, prevention\, and care especially within the Black community. This year their event will be called Our Health\, Our Voices\, Our Future! It will be a powerful\, community-centered gathering designed to inform\, connect\, and mobilize. \n\n\n\nAt the heart of the morning is our featured panel discussion\, The Big Five: Understanding the Cancers Disproportionately Affecting Us. Stories\, Strength\, and Community. Five distinguished panelists will lead an anchored\, accessible conversation exploring the cancers that most significantly affect the Black community. Through personal stories\, professional insight\, and shared dialogue\, the panel will create space for education\, truth-telling\, and empowerment grounded in knowledge\, advocacy\, and community care. \n\n\n\nThis program is intentionally designed to move from awareness to action. Guests will experience moments of reflection\, recognition\, and vision-setting with a presentation on the Bridgette’s House project\, Cierra Sisters’ long-term vision for a rest and respite center for women navigating cancer. The gathering concludes with a communal meal\, a curated vendor marketplace\, music\, and opportunities for connection because information\, healing\, and joy are strongest when shared in community. \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/world-cancer-day-our-health-our-voice-our-future/ LOCATION:Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center\, 104 17th Ave S\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98144 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-28-144138.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191551 CREATED:20251001T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T222936Z UID:10001180-1771664400-1771682400@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Doctor for a Day: Heart & Lungs - 11th Year at Africatown DESCRIPTION:Doctor for a Day from the University of Washington\, School of Medicine\, is excited to host this free in-person event with hands-on activities focusing around learning about medicine and healthcare professions. With a focus on Cardiothoracic Surgery\, Cardiology\, and Pathology\, come talk with current medical students\, residents\, and attendings to learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions. Free swag and food provided! \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 from 7th grade all the way up to college level students. 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 Required: Doctor For a Day – Hearts and Lungs – Fill out form \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions please email dferede@uw.edu or rsanche3@uw.edu. URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/doctor-for-a-day-heart-lungs-11th-year-at-africatown/ LOCATION:UW Health Sciences Education Building\, Room 101\, 1607 NE Pacific St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98195\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260218T011250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T011254Z UID:10001266-1771696800-1771707600@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:We Mind We Matter Networking Mixer DESCRIPTION:Cotton 54 and Deconstructing the Mental Health System (DMHS) present We Mind\, We Matter BIPOC Therapists Networking Mixer on February 21\, an opportunity to connect with BIPOC therapists\, share stories\, and build supportive community. \n\n\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet and chat with BIPOC therapists from a variety of backgrounds and specialties\n\n\n\nLearn about different therapy approaches in an informal\, pressure-free environment\n\n\n\nAsk questions about the therapy process\, finding the right fit\, and accessing care\n\n\n\nConnect with others who value mental health\, healing\, and collective well-being\n\n\n\n\nThere is no expectation to engage any of the therapists in attendance.  This is simply a space to connect\, build trust\, and normalize conversations about mental health within our communities. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to RSVP click here. \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 \n\n\n\nWhere: We Rise Wine Bar\, 1913 Second Avenue\, Seattle WA\, 98101 \n\n\n\nWho: Everyone \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/we-mind-we-matter-networking-mixer/ CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/We-Mind-We-Matter-Mixer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260128T222523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T182214Z UID:10001261-1772040600-1772049600@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:CMFA Black History Month Networking Dinner DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to join us for the Committee on Mentorship & Faculty Advocacy (CMFA) Black History Month Networking dinner on Wednesday 2/25/26. This dinner will be a time to gather as a community and share a meal from Island Soul. Please RSVP by 2/20/26! We will share a more detailed agenda in the coming weeks. \n\n\n\nCMFA Black History Month Networking Dinner: \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday 2/25/26 \n\n\n\nTime: 5:30-8:00pm \n\n\n\nLocation: UW Waterfront Activities Center (3710 Montlake Blvd NE\, Seattle\, WA 98195) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP & Add to Calendar Link: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFaculty\, staff\, fellows\, residents\, medical students and other community members are welcome. This event is open to all\, feel free to forward this invitation to your network. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/cmfa-black-history-month-networking-dinner-2/ CATEGORIES:CMFA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CMFA_BHM-Dinner_2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260218T010201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T004818Z UID:10001265-1772042400-1772049600@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Dante King Keynote DESCRIPTION:In this thought-provoking keynote\, Dante King will explore the systemic nature of anti-Blackness in America\, its psychological and sociocultural dimensions\, and the ways it continues to shape our communities today. \n\n\n\nDrawing on historical research\, lived experiences\, and contemporary examples\, this keynote will challenge participants to confront uncomfortable truths while offering a vision for equity\, justice\, and collective healing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLACE: Main Dining Room (9215) Pagoda Union Building \n\n\n\nStreaming Available \n\n\n\nPlease register here! (Links to an external site) If you are unable to attend in person\, please feel free to stream Dante’s Keynote live (Links to an external site) here! \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/dante-king-keynote/ CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-17-165937.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260204T221311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T011353Z UID:10001263-1772877600-1772902800@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Colorectal Cancer Community Awareness Event DESCRIPTION:Join Fred Hutch Cancer Center and the YMCA of Greater Seattle to learn more about colorectal cancer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event will include: \n\n\n\nLunch (while supplies last) and more! \n\n\n\nNavigators to connect you with health care resources \n\n\n\nHealth care professionals to discuss how to reduce your cancer risk \n\n\n\nSurvivors who will share their stories \n\n\n\nCECE the walk-through colon \n\n\n\nMusic\, dancing\, and a kids coloring station \n\n\n\n\n\n\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. URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/colorectal-cancer-community-awareness-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Fred-Hutch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20251217T185228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T215448Z UID:10001234-1773133200-1773162000@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Doctor for a Day: Sound Careers in Healthcare 2026 DESCRIPTION:Doctor for a Day from the University of Washington\, School of Medicine is excited to host this free in-person event with hands-on activities focusing around learning about medicine and healthcare professions. With a focus on sound careers in healthcare and more\, come talk with current medical students\, residents\, and attendings to learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions. Free swag and food provided! \n\n\n\nThis is a closed event. Be on the lookout for future DFAD events. \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 from 7th grade all the way up to college level students. 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\nIf you have any questions please email bsuweng@gmail.com. URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/doctor-for-a-day-sound-careers-in-healthcare-2026/ LOCATION:Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmunson Pavilion
\, 3870 Montlake Blvd NE\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98105\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260219T004921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T004925Z UID:10001268-1773430200-1773437400@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Rainbow City Concert Band & Orchestra - Side Quests Concert DESCRIPTION:Join the Rainbow City Concert Band and Orchestra for Side Quests\, an immersive concert celebrating the worlds\, characters\, and emotions of some of the most beloved video games of all time. From sweeping orchestral scores to iconic retro themes\, this program brings your favorite games to life on one of Seattle’s most stunning stages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/rainbow-city-concert-band-orchestra-side-quests-concert/ LOCATION:Benaroya Hall\, 200 University St\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98101 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_5471.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Rainbow City Performing Arts":MAILTO:info@rainbowcity.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260304T192505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T192509Z UID:10001270-1773475200-1773491400@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Fred Hutch - Updates in Bladder & Urinary Tract Cancers for Patients & Loved Ones DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, educational event for patients with bladder and urinary tract cancers & their caregivers hosted by Fred Hutch. \n\n\n\nYou are invited to Updates in Bladder and Urinary Tract Cancers for Patients and their Loved Ones\, a free education event hosted by Fred Hutch Cancer Center in partnership with the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network and World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the event\, medical experts will present important information on bladder and urinary tract cancers\, including treatment and research updates and the best supportive care measures for patients and their families. \n\n\n\nFormat: Hybrid (In-person + virtual) \n\n\n\n*Registration is required. \n\n\n\n*Event venue/parking details and/or event viewing link will be shared with you separately in an email once you have registered\, and closer to the event date. \n\n\n\n*Breakfast\, lunch and coffee will be available for in-person attendees. \n\n\n\nRegistration closes on Mar 13\, 2026 at 2 p.m. PT. \n\n\n\n\n\n\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/fred-hutch-updates-in-bladder-urinary-tract-cancers-for-patients-loved-ones/ LOCATION:Pelton Auditorium – Fred Hutch\, 1100 Fairview Ave\, Seattle\, 98109 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Event_3.4_Fred-Hutch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260219T004015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T004018Z UID:10001267-1773579600-1773590400@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Black K.A.R.E. Health Fair DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links\, Incorporated\, a volunteer service organization committed to enhancing the quality of life in our community via youth focused programming and scholarship awards at their upcoming Health Fair. \n\n\n\nDate: 3.15.26 \n\n\n\nTime: 1p-4p \n\n\n\nLocation: New Beginnings Christian Fellowship \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more here.\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/black-k-a-r-e-health-fair/ CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20251210T183102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T234126Z UID:10001233-1773757800-1773763200@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Reducing Weight Stigma & Bias in Healthcare-March 17th DESCRIPTION:Building Inclusive and Affirming Interactions at UW Medicine \n\n\n\nReducing Weight Stigma and Bias in Healthcare – As part of UW Medicine’s ongoing efforts to reduce bias in healthcare\, this new course explores bias related to body weight. Framed around patient stories\, this course aims to increase empathy related to weight stigma by offering a better understand of the history of society’s relationship with weight\, as well as explore contemporary research that challenges stereotypes in society about health and one’s body size. This course also focuses on skills we can use in healthcare to decrease bias and improve interactions with people related to their body. Objectives:1. Increase empathy through adult patient stories related to weight stigma. 2. Understand the history of society’s relationship with weight. 3. Increase knowledge of recent research on weight’s impact on health\, weight loss interventions\, and the success at maintaining weight loss. 4. Learn skills to decrease bias and improve interactions with people related to their body.  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to this training. URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/reducing-weight-stigma-bias-in-healthcare-march-17th/ CATEGORIES:EDI Foundational Trainings,Weight Stigma ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/lower-res-Wt-Stigma-icon.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260304T193823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T194046Z UID:10001271-1774688400-1774697400@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:2026 High Five to HIPEC: Finding Hope and Health with Peritoneal Cancer DESCRIPTION:This is a free\, educational event for patients with peritoneal cancers & their caregivers hosted by Fred Hutch Cancer Center. \n\n\n\nYou are invited to High Five to HIPEC: Finding Hope and Health with Peritoneal Cancer\, a free virtual event hosted by Fred Hutch Cancer Center in partnership with the Appendix Cancer Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (ACPMP) Research Foundation and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) Pals. This event is for people affected by peritoneal cancers – patients\, survivors and caregivers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will hear medical experts discuss the role of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) in treating peritoneal cancers\, with this year’s focus on appendiceal\, colorectal and gastric cancers\, and peritoneal mesothelioma. Experts will also discuss surgical and systemic (chemotherapy) treatment options\, multidisciplinary approaches to treatment\, survivorship\, clinical trials\, and the role of nutrition\, physical therapy and integrative medicine for people affected by these cancers. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all patients and caregivers including those both in and outside of Fred Hutch or UW Medicine care. \n\n\n\nLocation: Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Registration is required. \n\n\n\n*Event viewing link will be shared with you separately in an email once you have registered\, and closer to the event date. \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/2026-high-five-to-hipec-finding-hope-and-health-with-peritoneal-cancer/ CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Finding-Hope-Health-Fred-Hutch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260304T194615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T194619Z UID:10001272-1774951200-1774954800@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Cancer Prevention and Early Detection for Community Health Centers: Colorectal Cancer DESCRIPTION:Location: Virtual \n\n\n\n\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/cancer-prevention-and-early-detection-for-community-health-centers-colorectal-cancer/ CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cancer-Prevention-Early-Detection-American-Cancer-Society-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20251217T190816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T215522Z UID:10001240-1775898000-1775916000@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Doctor for a Day: Pre-Health (MAPS) Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:Doctor for a Day from the University of Washington\, School of Medicine is excited to host this free in-person event with hands-on activities focusing around learning about medicine and healthcare professions. With a focus on the Minority Association of Pre-Med Students (MAPS)\, DFAD medical students\, residents\, and attendings will bring their expertise about their unique professions and backgrounds. Learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions! Free swag and food provided! \n\n\n\nMore information to come. \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 from 7th grade all the way up to college level students. 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\nIf you have any questions please email dferede@uw.edu or rsanche3@uw.edu. URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/doctor-for-a-day-pre-health-maps-conference-2026/ LOCATION:UW HUB (Husky Union Building)\, Room 240\, 4001 E Stevens Way\, NE\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98195\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260330T223235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T223239Z UID:10001277-1776276000-1776283200@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Black Maternal Health Week Mixer DESCRIPTION:Global Perinatal Services is hosting an event in honor of Black Maternal Health week. This mixer is meant to be a space where folks in the maternal health world can mingle\, share stories and ultimately build community to advance Black maternal health.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of the event are below: \n\n\n\nLocation: Rainier Tower (26th Floor) – 1301 5th Ave\, Seattle \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 6:00pm – 8:00pm \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/black-maternal-health-week-mixer/ CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Black-Maternal-Health-Week_OHCE-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260317T222954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T223102Z UID:10001275-1776787200-1776790800@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Navigating Conflict as a Leader – Women in Medicine & Science Committee DESCRIPTION:The Women in Medicine & Science (WIMS) Committee invites you to join the final session of their 2025-2026 Women Faculty Leadership workshop series Navigating Conflict as a Leader. These workshops are open to all\, they aim to foster career development\, well-being\, and leadership skills among women faculty in the School of Medicine.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this interactive workshop Associate Ombud for the School of Medicine Diana Cooke will share her experience and framework for conflict management in an academic medicine environment. Through scenario-based discussion and skills practice\, participants will learn new tools for navigating conflict. This workshop is eligible for CME. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\nTuesday\, 4.21.26 \n\n\n\n4P-5P \n\n\n\nHybrid\, Seattle\, WA URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/navigating-conflict-as-a-leader-women-in-medicine-science-committee/ CATEGORIES:UW Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/OFA-SOM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20251217T191656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T215615Z UID:10001241-1777107600-1777125600@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Doctor for a Day: Reproductive Health w/ College Success Foundation DESCRIPTION:Doctor for a Day from the University of Washington\, School of Medicine\, is excited to host this free in-person event with hands-on activities focusing around learning about medicine and healthcare professions. With a focus on OB/GYN\, Breast Cancer\, Genetics\, and adolescent medicine\, come talk with current medical students\, residents\, and attendings to learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions! Free swag and food provided! \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, registration for this particular DFAD event is closed to the public. Please keep an eye out for future events in our calendar! \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 from 7th grade all the way up to college level students. 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\nIf you have any questions please email dferede@uw.edu or rsanche3@uw.edu. URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/doctor-for-a-day-reproductive-health-w-college-success-foundation/ LOCATION:Health Sciences Education Building\, 1607 NE Pacific St\, Room 145\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98195 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260317T221230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T202520Z UID:10001274-1777622400-1777741200@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:2026 Living Breath of wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Indigenous Foods Symposium DESCRIPTION:“Healing Hands – Healing Lands” Indigenous Food Symposium Hosted by Living Breath Indigenous Foods Collective & UW’s American Indian Studies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Living Breath of wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Indigenous Foods Symposium brings people together to share knowledge on topics such as traditional foods\, plants and medicines; environmental and food justice; food sovereignty/security; health and wellness; and treaty rights. Indigenous peoples in the Northwest have maintained a sustainable way of life through a cultural\, spiritual\, and reciprocal relationship with their environment. This symposium serves to foster dialogue and build collaborative networks as Native peoples strive to sustain their cultural food practices and preserve our healthy relationships to the land\, water\, and all living things.  \n\n\n\nFollow Living Breath Foods on Facebook at facebook.com/UWLivingBreath URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/2026-living-breath-of-we%c9%abeb%ca%94altx%ca%b7-indigenous-foods-symposium/ LOCATION:Intellectual House\, 4249 Little Canoe Channel\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98195 CATEGORIES:Community Event,UW Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Indigenous-Foods-Symposium_Flyer_2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260320T182040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T221225Z UID:10001276-1778058000-1778081400@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:14th Annual Women Faculty Day – Empowered to Thrive: Well-Being for Women in Academic Medicine DESCRIPTION:Keynotes by Dr. Kemi Doll & Dr. Susan Reed – 5.6.26 \n\n\n\nKeynote Speakers \n\n\n\nKemi Doll\, MD\, MSCR Professor\, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology\, UW School of MedicineSusan Reed\, MD\, MPH\, MS Professor Emeritus\, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology\, UW School of Medicine\n\n\n\nThe UW School of Medicine Women in Medicine & Sciences (WIMS) Committee invites you to join us for Women Faculty Day on May 6th\, 2026. This year’s program includes two keynote speakers\, Dr. Kemi Doll and Dr. Susan Reed\, community building circles hosted by the UW Medicine Center for Restorative Practices\, as well as interactive sessions facilitated by the Whole U. We hope you’ll join us for a day designed to cultivate individual and communal well-being. A full agenda can be found below. We encourage community members to register now! DetailsWomen Faculty Day:Date: Wednesday May 6th\, 2026Time: 9:00am-3:30pm PST Location:  UW Center for Urban Horticulture Center – In Person Only Directions and parking information will be sent to attendees after they register. Breakfast and lunch provided. Women Faculty Day is open to all. It is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our School of Medicine women faculty and to promote equity and inclusion in our work environments. Women Faculty Day focuses on the experiences of and building community between women faculty in academic medicine\, though UW Medicine community members of all genders are welcome to join. For questions about this event\, please contact OFA Program Manager\, Kat McGhee Drummond.  URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/14th-annual-women-faculty-day-empowered-to-thrive-well-being-for-women-in-academic-medicine/ LOCATION:UW Center for Urban Horticulture Center\, 3501 NE 41st Street\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98195\, United States CATEGORIES:UW Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/OFA-SOM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20251217T192741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T185648Z UID:10001242-1778317200-1778335200@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Doctor for Day: Form and Function DESCRIPTION:Doctor for a Day from the University of Washington\, School of Medicine\, is excited to host this free in-person event with hands-on activities focusing on learning about medicine and healthcare professions. With a focus on Orthopedics\, Rehabilitation Medicine\, Family medicine\, and more\, come talk with current medical students\, residents\, and attending physicians to learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions! Free swag and food provided! \n\n\n\nMore information to come\, and the location will be updated soon. \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. 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\nIf you have any questions please email dferede@uw.edu or rsanche3@uw.edu. URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/doctor-for-day-form-and-function/ LOCATION:Highline School District END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T191552 CREATED:20260304T191425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T191506Z UID:10001269-1778835600-1778860800@equity.uwmedicine.org SUMMARY:Pathways to Health Symposium - Fred Hutch Cancer Center DESCRIPTION:The Power of Trust to Close Gaps in Cancer Care \n\n\n\nEach year\, Fred Hutch focuses on topics affecting our communities in vulnerable situations. This includes topics of health disparities\, equity in cancer survivorship and research\, building trust between medical centers\, culturally tailored cancer-screening interventions\, racial justice\, health equity through empowered communities\, and achieving indigenous health equity through policy and systems change.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/pathways-to-health-symposium-fred-hutch-cancer-center/ LOCATION:Providence Health & Services – Renton\, 1801 Lind Ave SW\, Renton\, Washington\, 98057 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b6f66fce-7816-2478-9038-558e3a37e7fc.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR