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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T150000
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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:20260919T100000
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SUMMARY:Annual Health & Wellness Fair
DESCRIPTION:African Americans Reach & Teach Health Ministry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the African Americans Reach & Teach Health Ministry on Saturday\, September 19th for their Annual Health & Wellness Fair\, a community celebration of healthy living\, active aging\, and overall wellness! \n\n\n\nThis year’s fair is packed with activities for all ages\, including: \n\n\n\n\nLine dancing & music\n\n\n\nBingocize demo\n\n\n\nLive cooking demo\n\n\n\nFree food & refreshments\n\n\n\nWellness vendors & resources\n\n\n\nFree health screenings\n\n\n\n\nCome for the fun\, stay to learn something new\, and leave feeling healthier and more connected. Whether you want to get moving\, pick up wellness tips\, or just enjoy time with community\, there’s something here for 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/annual-health-wellness-fair/
LOCATION:Matt Griffin YMCA\, 3595 S 188th St.\, SeaTac\, Washington\, 98188
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T140000
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SUMMARY:2026 Kirkland Health & Wellness Fair
DESCRIPTION:This 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-kirkland-health-wellness-fair/
LOCATION:Juanita High School\, 10601 NE 132nd St.\, Kirkland\, Washington\, 98034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T170000
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SUMMARY:Seattle Latinx Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join Somos Seattle for our annual Latinx Pride celebration at El Centro de la Raza—an evening centered on queer Latinx joy\, community\, culture\, and connection in the Pacific Northwest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy live performances\, DJs\, local vendors\, community resources\, food\, drinks\, dancing\, and space to celebrate together. This annual gathering brings together LGBTQ+ Latinx community members\, allies\, artists\, leaders\, and organizations for an unforgettable evening rooted in pride\, culture\, and belonging. \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/seattle-latinx-pride/
LOCATION:El Centro de la Raza\, 2524 16th Ave S\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Tabling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T190000
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SUMMARY:Pathways Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the UW School of Medicine Pathways Information Session to learn about all of the Medical Student Pathways offered through the Office of Healthcare Equity. Learn about all of the pathways at this link.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/pathways-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:UW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T100000
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UID:22051-1790244000-1790341200@equity.uwmedicine.org
SUMMARY:Re-Imagining Behavioral Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration is underway for the 7th Annual Re-Imagining Behavioral Health: Race\, Equity & Social Justice Conference! \n\n\n\nThis two half-day virtual conference provides a learning experience that expands knowledge\, promotes partnerships\, and improves our behavioral health systems. Members of the behavioral health community will come together to share information\, insights\, practices\, and policies that strengthen access to high-quality\, culturally responsive behavioral health care\, grounded in respect for human differences and the lived experience of individuals\, families\, and communities. \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nDates &Times:   \n\n\n\nThursday\, 9/24 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (PT) & \n\n\n\nFriday\, 9/25 – 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (PT) \n\n\n\nLocation: Virtual  \n\n\n\n*The virtual conference platform will be accessible 30 minutes before and after each day’s program. This time will provide an opportunity for all attendees to connect and network with each other.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/re-imagining-behavioral-health-conference/
CATEGORIES:UW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260903T210137Z
CREATED:20260903T205959Z
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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:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260903T180719Z
CREATED:20260713T190707Z
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SUMMARY:Leading for Health Equity Summit
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Summit will bring together community leaders\, healthcare partners\, advocates\, and organizations committed to advancing equitable access\, culturally responsive care\, and improved health outcomes for women and families in Pierce County and beyond. \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 sign up on Community Connect UW to volunteer with us (UW NetID). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister now!
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/leading-for-health-equity-summit/
LOCATION:Pierce College Fort Steilacoom\, 9401 Farwest Dr SW.\, Lakewood\, Washington\, 98498
CATEGORIES:Public Events,Tabling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260918T222704Z
CREATED:20260828T214856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T222704Z
UID:22209-1790879400-1790888400@equity.uwmedicine.org
SUMMARY:National Latino Physician Day
DESCRIPTION:National Latino Physician Day is celebrated annually on October 1st. The UW School of Medicine Network of Underrepresented Residents and Fellows (NURF) and the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) are looking forward to inviting you to celebrate with us in a joyful evening of food\, connection\, and storytelling. Meet fellow UW Medicine colleagues\, residents\, and students in a night of meaningful networking and uplifting words about the importance of equipping physicians with the skills to serve diverse communities from our various speakers. Sing and dance to the vibrant music of Latina artist\, MONA aka Camila Ugarte. All are welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: HSEB 101  (This is an in-person event. There is not a virtual option.) \n\n\n\nAddress: 1607 NE Pacific St\, Seattle\, WA 98195.  \n\n\n\nTime: 630-9p.m.   \n\n\n\nAudience: Students\, Staff\, & Faculty 
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/national-latino-physician-day/
CATEGORIES:NURF,UW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260828T213847Z
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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:20261016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T220000
DTSTAMP:20261013T190129Z
CREATED:20261013T190126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T190129Z
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SUMMARY:POCAAN 39th Year Celebration Soiree
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in Resilience: Honoring Our Past\, Celebrating Our Future \n\n\n\nPOCAAN is committed to providing comprehensive\, multicultural awareness and prevention programs aimed at addressing health disparities experienced in marginalized communities. Established in 1987\, POCAAN is a multicultural\, multi-social service agency serving marginalized communities in Seattle and greater King County including Latino\, Black\, Asian/Pacific Islander and Native Americans.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/pocaan-39th-year-celebration-soiree/
LOCATION:The Rainier Club\, 820 4th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20261007T172838Z
CREATED:20261001T150721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T172838Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260923T214236Z
CREATED:20260903T204930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T214236Z
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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:20261024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T220000
DTSTAMP:20261013T185307Z
CREATED:20261013T184939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T185307Z
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SUMMARY:Entre Hermanos 35th Anniversary Día de Muertos Gala
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Día de los Muertos honors 35 years of legacy\, resilience\, and leadership that have shaped Entre Hermanos across generations\, and the community that continues to carry this work forward. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst. Fearless. Forever. \n\n\n\nFirst celebrates historic leadership Entre Hermanos created space where none existed and helped build culturally rooted health infrastructure for Latine LGBTQ+ communities across Washington State.  \n\n\n\nFearless recognizes the courage required to lead through the HIV crisis\, anti-immigrant climates\, systemic inequities\, and the COVID-19 pandemic. It reflects advocacy\, prevention\, resilience\, and unapologetic cultural visibility.  \n\n\n\nForever speaks to permanence and legacy Entre Hermanos is not temporary\, it is established\, essential\, and generational. After 35 years\, the organization continues to shape the future of health equity\, community care\, and Latine LGBTQ+ leadership for generations to come.  \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/entre-hermanos-35th-anniversary-dia-de-muertos-gala/
LOCATION:Sheraton Seattle Hotel\, 1400 6th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98101
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T193000
DTSTAMP:20261013T191249Z
CREATED:20261013T191244Z
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SUMMARY:CMFA Fall Welcome
DESCRIPTION:The Committee for Faculty Mentorship & Advocacy (CMFA) is excited to invite you to their 2026 Fall Welcome on Tuesday October 27th from 5:30-7:30pm at the UW Waterfront Activities (WAC). This will be a time to gather\, provide community updates\, share some exciting plans for the upcoming year\, and acknowledge the 2026 CMFA Mentor Award winners. Dinner will be provided. This event is open to all\, please share widely with your community and especially any folks new to the UW School of Medicine (SoM) or UW Medicine community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about CMFA.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/cmfa-fall-welcome/
LOCATION:UW Waterfront Activities Center\, 3710 Montlake Blvd. NE\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98195\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMFA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T133000
DTSTAMP:20261019T232657Z
CREATED:20261019T232654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T232657Z
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SUMMARY:Reducing Weight Stigma & Bias in Healthcare-November 4th
DESCRIPTION:Reducing Weight Stigma 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.  \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives  \n\n\n\n\nIncrease empathy through adult patient stories related to weight stigma. \n\n\n\nUnderstand the history of society’s relationship with weight. \n\n\n\nIncrease knowledge of recent research on weight’s impact on health\, weight loss interventions\, and the success at maintaining weight loss. \n\n\n\nLearn skills to decrease bias and improve interactions with people related to their body. \n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda C. Potter has worked at Harborview Medical Center for almost 3 decades. As a member of the Quality Improvement team\, she manages data and dashboards that include disparity filters related to demographics. She is a Certified Peer Trainer at the Office of Healthcare Equity and co-facilitates the training topics of Social Determinants of Health and Gender and Sexual Diversity. Amanda began thinking about health and body size over 15 years ago. When consulted about patient complaints related to weight stigma\, Amanda asked to develop this new course to mitigate and minimize weight bias in healthcare.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome to this training.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/reducing-weight-stigma-bias-in-healthcare-november-4th/
CATEGORIES:EDI Foundational Trainings,Weight Stigma
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T103000
DTSTAMP:20261007T235804Z
CREATED:20261007T235800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T235804Z
UID:22791-1794301200-1794306600@equity.uwmedicine.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260903T211023Z
CREATED:20260903T211019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T211023Z
UID:22303-1794556800-1794578400@equity.uwmedicine.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T140000
DTSTAMP:20261019T235317Z
CREATED:20261006T225009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T235317Z
UID:22759-1794646800-1794664800@equity.uwmedicine.org
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:20261211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T113000
DTSTAMP:20261019T232820Z
CREATED:20261019T232817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T232820Z
UID:22865-1796983200-1796988600@equity.uwmedicine.org
SUMMARY:Reducing Weight Stigma & Bias in Healthcare-December 11th
DESCRIPTION:Reducing Weight Stigma 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.  \n\n\n\nCourse Objectives  \n\n\n\n\nIncrease empathy through adult patient stories related to weight stigma. \n\n\n\nUnderstand the history of society’s relationship with weight. \n\n\n\nIncrease knowledge of recent research on weight’s impact on health\, weight loss interventions\, and the success at maintaining weight loss. \n\n\n\nLearn skills to decrease bias and improve interactions with people related to their body. \n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda C. Potter has worked at Harborview Medical Center for almost 3 decades. As a member of the Quality Improvement team\, she manages data and dashboards that include disparity filters related to demographics. She is a Certified Peer Trainer at the Office of Healthcare Equity and co-facilitates the training topics of Social Determinants of Health and Gender and Sexual Diversity. Amanda began thinking about health and body size over 15 years ago. When consulted about patient complaints related to weight stigma\, Amanda asked to develop this new course to mitigate and minimize weight bias in healthcare.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll are welcome to this training.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/reducing-weight-stigma-bias-in-healthcare-december-11th/
CATEGORIES:EDI Foundational Trainings,Weight Stigma
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T231143Z
CREATED:20261006T231051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T231143Z
UID:22772-1797066000-1797084000@equity.uwmedicine.org
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
CREATED:20261006T231747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T231752Z
UID:22776-1801904400-1801922400@equity.uwmedicine.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270508T140000
DTSTAMP:20261006T232654Z
CREATED:20261006T232650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T232654Z
UID:22778-1809766800-1809784800@equity.uwmedicine.org
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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