Tubman Health Food Is Medicine Cooking Class
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington
Please join us Tubman Health on Saturday, November 15th, from 9AM-12PM for their Food Is Medicine Cooking Class — Boost Your Immune System for the Winter.

As we move into the colder months, our bodies often ask for more warmth, grounding, and nourishment. This class is a chance to slow down together, breathe, and fill our bowls—and our spirits—with healing food.

We’re honored to be partnering with the Union Cultural Center and guided by Leika Suzumura, Community Nourishian, whose approach to food is full of gentleness, deep wisdom, and love for community.

In this class, we will:• Learn about foods with natural medicinal and immune-boosting properties• Discover flavorful broths and soups that work in harmony with your body• Explore proteins and plant-based options to personalize your dishes• Cook and share a warm, nutrient-rich meal together

No cooking experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and appetite! Let’s come together to cook, learn, and celebrate the power of food to heal from the inside out.

Space is limited. Please register to reserve your spot! The regular class fee is $45. Reduced and community tickets are available.

Kent Community Health Fair - Kent YMCA
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Washington
Join the Kent YMCA for their Kent Community Health fair this November! Learn more on the flyers below.

Interested in other opportunities to support?

Volunteer Opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gfqMmtbkExhibitor/Sponsor Opportunities: https://lnkd.in/g6cGtCxFFree Health Screenings:Blood pressureBody Mass Index (BMI)CholesterolGlucoseA1cHIV testingHepatitis CSyphilisVision screeningsFoot Care ClinicFree VaccinesHealth Insurance EnrollmentAnd more!

Kent YMCA10828 SE 248th StKent, WA 98030

All questions can be sent to: LatinosPromotingGoodHealth@yahoo.com

https://www.facebook.com/LatinosPromotingGoodHealth

Seattle Black College Expo
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Rainier Beach High School
Join the 8th Annual Seattle Black College Expo! It’s free and open to all! This event offers on-the-spot college admissions, scholarships, and resources to support students on their educational journey.

https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/expos/seattle-bce-2025

UTOPIA WA Bingo
2025-11-15 12:00 | Washington
UTOPIA Washington is throwing their final BINGO Fundraiser of the year this November and you don’t want to miss it!

Every attendee will be entered into the free food raffle giveaway! The more buy-ins you get, the more raffle entries you’ll have! Every Buy-In purchased at the door for UTOPIA Washington’s Bingo Fundraiser in November comes with a FREE raffle ticket, yes, FREE.COM, FREEBAH, FREE WILLY BABY!

Win $100 gift cards to Pacific Island Groceries in Renton or take home holiday food boxes packed with frozen goods, pantry stable items, and fresh fruits and veggies, just in time for the holidays!

Enjoy a fun afternoon filled with community, laughter, and BIG WINS! All while supporting UTOPIA’s programs that uplift and serve our QTPI and 2SLGBTQIA+ family year-round.

Tickets & Contact Info:

Franzella Meleisea

bingo@utopiawa.org | 206-219-0214

Medicare Open Enrollment
2025-11-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Washington
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct 15 – Dec 7th and is the only time of the year for people with Medicare coverage to make changes to their health and drug plans for the next year. Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) can help! SHIBA helps King County residents understand their Medicare rights and options. The well-trained volunteers counsel people of all ages – including people under age 65 living with disabilities, people getting ready to turn 65, and those already enrolled – about their Medicare choices and options. This is a FREE event open to everyone.

UTOPIA FriendsGiving Food Distribution
2025-11-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Washington
As we enter this season of gratitude and togetherness, UTOPIA Washington is excited to share the spirit of FriendsGiving with our beloved 2SLGBTQIA+ family.

FriendsGiving Food Distribution is a heartfelt offering to honor and uplift our queer and trans communities—especially those navigating food insecurity and systemic barriers. This initiative is rooted in our values of reciprocity, care, and the deep cultural practice of Aloha.

We want you to know: we see you, we love you, and we are here for you. Whether through food, fellowship, or advocacy, UTOPIA remains committed to nurturing our collective well-being.

Event Details

Date: Monday, November 17thTime: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: 812 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032

Link: FriendsGiving Food Distribution Registration Form – Fill out form

In honor of Transgender Awareness Week (TAW) and in remembrance of lives lost on Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), this distribution is a celebration of resilience and community.

Pick-Up Details This is a pick-up only event. You must pick up your food box between 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. If you are unable to pick up by 4:00 PM, your box will be offered to another eligible applicant.

What’s Included Turkey and ham Fresh produce Ingredients to help you prepare a warm FriendsGiving meal

Diversity in Clinical Trials Town Hall
2025-11-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Washington
Registration is now open for the virtual final Diversity in Clinical Trials Town Hall before the University’s policy goes into effect on January 1, 2026. The Town Hall will be held on Wednesday, November 19th from 3-4:30pm Pacific Time.

Learn more about the UW’s Diversity in Clinical Trials Initiative (DCTI). Previous webinars related to the DCTI policy and translation and interpreter services and community engagement are available online.

This webinar will review:

Policy requirements and applicability

Currently available tools and resources to support compliance

Future resources in development (e.g., 21 CFR 11 compliant e-consent tools)

There will be a 20-minute question & answer session. Attendees are encouraged to submit their questions in advance when registering.

OHCE Deeper Dive Discussions: Bias & Microaggressions - November 20th
2025-11-20 15:00 - 16:00
The Office of Healthcare Equity is pleased to share our newest training and education opportunity. You are invited to sign up for our Deeper Dive Discussions.

We are looking for UW Medicine community members to help us pilot and provide feedback on these discussions, as we prepare to go live with this program early next year.

Sessions are one hour long, led by a pair of trained facilitators, with a maximum of 20 participants. To prepare for this discussion, all participants are asked to review a 30-minute e-learning didactic presentation of the foundational training topic in focus. The eLearning module link will be included in the registration confirmation.

Transgender Day of Remembrance
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Green River College, 12401 Southeast 320th Street, Auburn, Washington, 98092, United States
An annual event honoring our trans and gender diverse siblings who we’ve lost to anti-trans violence and systemic harm.

Presented by UTOPIA Washington, Seattle Pride, and Green River College.

Join us as we honor our trans and gender-diverse siblings whose lives were taken too soon by anti-trans violence and systemic harm. This event will feature an all-trans lineup of performers who will guide us through a powerful celebration of trans lives, resilience, and community.

Doors open at 6PM

Program starts 7PM

Upcoming Mammogram Event Series
2025-11-22 07:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 07:30 - 16:00 | Washington
Join Providence Swedish and Seattle & King County Public Health for their upcoming Mammogram Event Series this winter! You can find dates, times, and locations for each of them below.

Doctor for a Day: Diabetes Sweet Truths - Protecting Sight, Filters, and Balance
2025-11-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Avenue SE, Issaquah, Washington, 98027, United States
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 Endocrinology, Nephrology, and Ophthalmology, participants will have the chance to talk with current medical students, residents, and attendings to learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions. Free lunch is provided!

RSVP Required: RSVP link is closed.

Doctor 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.

If you have any questions please email dferede@uw.edu or rsanche3@uw.edu.

Flavors of Wellness: Cooking with Chef Adunni
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Washington
Join Chef Adunni for a fun, hands-off cooking class where you’ll master the art of Creole Red Beans & Rice using a slow cooker. This hearty dish is packed with protein, fiber, and bold flavors, all made easy with simple ingredients. Chef Adunni will guide you through every step, helping you create a delicious and nutritious meal with minimal effort. Perfect for anyone looking for a flavorful, stress-free dinner!

Location: Virtual event

Date and time: Sat, Nov 22, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Organizer: AARTH Ministry, (206) 732-4492, febeng@aarth.org

Thrive & Empower: Therapist Support Group
2025-11-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Washington
Join a community of clinicians dedicated to wellness, growth, and collective care. The Thrive & Empower Therapist Support Group is a free, quarterly gathering created to nourish the mental health providers who so often care for others. Each session is facilitated by new expert in the field, offering fresh insights and compassionate space for reflection and rejuvenation.

Online Event

This is an online event held via zoom. Access link will be provided via email the day before the event. Registration information is below.

OHCE Deeper Dive Discussions: Identity, Privilege & Intersectionality - November 25th
2025-11-25 14:00 - 15:00

Bystander Intervention (6) Dec 1st
2025-12-01 10:30 - 12:00
Course Objectives

Describe why it is important to intervene when you observe an incident of identity-based harm.

Identify the obstacles that may get in the way of intervening effectively.

Learn and practice the five D’s of bystander intervention.*This course is available to community members who have completed our Foundational Training sequence.

The Power of Visibility and Community Advocacy
2025-12-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Washington
Join the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center on December 2nd for “The Power of Visibility and Community Advocacy”, the final installment in their series on “The Human Experience of Black People with Disabilities and Their Rights Under the ADA”. This webinar will explore how embracing visibility can combat the intersectional discrimination faced by Black disabled individuals. The discussion will focus on how sharing your authentic experiences can spark important conversations, foster understanding, and drive social change within your communities. Learn practical strategies for leveraging your voice and platform, building alliances, and engaging in effective community advocacy to amplify your impact.

For more information or to register for “The Power of Visibility and Community Advocacy” click here.

Healthcare Where All Can Thrive: Advocating For Older LGBTQ Adults
2025-12-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Washington
The UW Office of Public Lectures presents Healthcare Where All Can Thrive: Advocating For Older LGBTQ Adults with Carey Candrian on December 4 at Town Hall and a concurrent livestream.

Healthcare can be challenging for anyone—but for older LGBTQ individuals, the barriers are often deeper and more complex. This engaging talk explores how thoughtful, inclusive communication can transform healthcare experiences, making every person feel truly seen, heard, and respected. Join us to learn how the words we choose and the ways we listen can foster trust, reduce disparities, and build a system that cares for everyone with dignity.

Dr. Carey Candrian is an Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Director of the Science and Communication Lab at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She also serves as a Health and Aging Policy Fellow with the U.S. House of Representatives, working on the Minority Staff of the Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Health.

Gender and Sexual Diversity (3) December 5th
2025-12-05 09:00 - 10:30
Course Objectives

Appreciate the range of gender diversity and variations in sexual identity.

Recognize the importance of having both competence from the standpoint of medical knowledge as well as having a culturally informed approach with patients and/or colleagues with life experience and identities that differ from your own.

Apply trauma-informed principles when providing medical care for patients and be aware that some have experienced trauma in healthcare settings.

OHCE Deeper Dive Discussions: Identity, Privilege & Intersectionality - December 5th
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:00

Ethiopian Community in Seattle - Health & Wellness Fair
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Washington
The mission of the Ethiopian Community in Seattle is to cultivate a healthy, thriving Ethiopian and East African community by providing services that improve the well-being of its members and inspire successful, resilient assimilation into the Seattle area and beyond. With a focus on education, health, and housing, the organization assists the community in navigating the complex web of social services. Long-term programs and advocacy empower members by addressing the root causes of problems that limit their economic and social progress.

Prioritize your health and wellness at their upcoming Health & Wellness fair this December!

OHCE Deeper Dive Discussions: History of Race and Racism in Science & Medicine - December 8th
2025-12-08 10:00 - 11:00

Lunch & Learn: Staff Professional Development
2025-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Washington
Join the Professional Staff Organization (PSO), Professional & Organizational Development (POD), and UW Human Resources for a virtual Lunch & Learn session focusing on professional development opportunities for staff.

Explore exciting ways to continue growing in your career and learn about upcoming POD classes, workshops, and scholarship options.

Audience: University of Washington Staff Community

Equity Impact Review Tool Workshop - December 8th
2025-12-08 13:00 - 14:30
Course Objectives

Understand when and why to use the Equity Impact Review Tool.

Identify decisions that are in front of you that require an equity context.

Describe the six steps of an equity impact review.

Practice the six steps of the Equity Impact Review Tool on live UW Medicine decisions.

ACEs & Racial Trauma
2025-12-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Washington
Event DescriptionThe Therapy Fund Foundation, in partnership with the NAACP State Area Conference, invites you to an important community conversation on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Racial Trauma.

On December 9th, 2025, from 11 AM – 1 PM, join Dr. Nadine Burke Harris pediatrician, author, and national leader on ACEs and Ashley McGirt-Adair, MSW, LICSW trauma therapist, author, and CEO of the Therapy Fund Foundation for a powerful dialogue exploring the intersection of childhood adversity, toxic stress, and racial trauma.

Dr. Burke Harris will share groundbreaking insights on how ACEs and long-term health outcomes are compounded by systemic inequities, followed by an engaging discussion with Ashley McGirt-Adair on the impact within Black and historically excluded communities.

Workshop Objectives:

Understand ACEs and their lifelong impact

Explore how racial trauma compounds ACEs

Gain equity-centered tools for leaders, educators, and clinicians

Build dialogue and solutions for healing and systemic change

This conversation will not only deepen awareness of the links between trauma and health but also equip participants with practical strategies for healing, advocacy, and equity.

This event is free and open to the public. We invite you to pre-order The Cost of Healing in Silence: Navigating Racial Trauma and the Call for Culturally Responsive Care at www.thecostofhealing.com. Pre-orders not only enter you into a drawing for a wellness gift basket, they also help offset event costs and demonstrate to publishers that racial trauma is a critical and urgent topic deserving attention.

Reducing Weight Stigma & Bias in Healthcare- December 11th
2025-12-11 13:30 - 15:00
Building Inclusive and Affirming Interactions at UW Medicine

Reducing 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.

All are welcome to this training.

Bias & Microaggressions (5) Dec 12th
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:30
Course Objectives

Define key terms related to bias and microaggressions.​

Explain how microaggressions are harmful and associated with bias.​

Describe four psychological processes that fuel biased actions.​

Describe helpful ways to respond to microaggressions based on my typical role in these incidents (as a leader, bystander, target, or offender).

Doctor for a Day: The ABC's of Breathing (Airway, Breathing, and Circulation)
2025-12-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Meadowdale High School – Great Hall, 6002 168th St SW, Lynnwood, Washington, 98037, United States
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 anesthesiology, critical care, respiratory therapy, 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!

More information to come.

Registration for this event has closed.

Doctor 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.

If you have any questions please email dferede@uw.edu or rsanche3@uw.edu.

Social Determinants of Health (4) December 17th
2025-12-17 10:00 - 11:30
Course Objectives

Define social determinants of health and health inequities

Understand how social conditions influence health

Describe elements of the Social Ecological Model and Life Course Model

Explain the relationship between SDOH, racism and racial health inequities

Pronoun Competency Training - December 17th
2025-12-17 15:00 - 16:30
ObjectiveBuilding Inclusive and Affirming Interactions at UW Medicine

Using individuals’ pronouns is fundamental to respectful, inclusive, and affirming interactions across UW Medicine, with our colleagues, students, and patients. Many of our community members make mistakes at times, are corrected, and genuinely apologize. However, to truly improve, we need structured and supportive opportunities to practice. These opportunities are not typically available in our day-to-day interactions.

This monthly training series provides ongoing opportunities to practice and receive feedback from experts and supportive colleagues to improve pronoun competency. Remember, practice makes perfect and you may attend these sessions as often as you would like. Registration for each group is capped at 20 to allow for individualized practice and feedback. The goal is to foster inclusion and belonging for every member of our UW Medicine community, with emphasis on supporting those who do not use he/his or she/her pronouns.
