Office of Healthcare Equity

MLK Day Rally and March
2025-01-20 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, Washington, 98122, United States
In recognition of Martin Luther King Day, the Department of Medicine Diversity Council, in partnership with UW Medicine, welcomes support and participation in the MLK Day rally and march on Jan. 20.

The event will commence at Garfield High School, and DOM participants will meet at the bottom of the stairs in front of the Garfield High School auditorium at 12:30pm for the march (additional workshops are also available earlier in the day).

Please let Sean Greenlee or Dave Horne know if you are thinking of attending or have any questions.

Project Kindness
2025-01-20 11:00 - 19:00 | ASHHO Cultural Community Center, 5757 Littlerock Road Southwest #4, Tumwater, Washington, 98512, United States
You’re invited to Project Kindness

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr – A Legacy of Kindness

January 20th, 2025

Ashho Cultural Community Center5757 Littlerock Rd SW #4Tumwater, WA 9851211am – 7pm

Activities: Raffle items for silent auction, special speakers, lunch/dinner, vendors, and crafting projects

Pop Up or Pop Out: Makers Market
2025-01-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Made Space Seattle, 2002 E Union St, Seattle, Washington, 98122, United States
Made Space will host a pop-up (or pop out) makers’ market two Sundays in a row offering home goods, beauty products, tasty snacks, and more. Located in the Central District, Made Space centers emerging Black creators with a goal of “thriving together.” Bring old friends or make new ones and then head directly across the street for a drink at Chuck’s.

Community Resource Fair Tukwila Library
2025-01-18 11:30 - 14:30 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, Washington, 98168, United States
Come for a resource fair serving community members in need of support. Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as healthcare, education, legal clinics and more!

Registration not required.

Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Washington State LGBTQ Commission Public Meeting Day 2
2025-01-18 09:00 - 12:30 | Helen Sommers Building, Capitol Campus, 106 11th Ave SW, Olympia, Washington, 98501, United States
On Friday January 17th and Saturday 18th the Washington State LGBTQ Commission will convene for their first public meeting of 2025. With the Legislative Session starting just 4 days prior, the State of the State address happening on Tuesday, and the Govenor’s Inaugural Ball on Wednesday, Olympia is going to be an exciting place to be that week! We hope you are able to find some time join us to hear more about Commission work, and we highly encourage 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals around the state to tune in and share public comment with us, in-person or virtually, during meeting day 2, Saturday, starting at 11:30am. For more information on what public comment is and how to submit or share your comment, read below.

Please note agenda & meeting materials will be available on this page no less than 24 hours prior to the start of Friday’s meeting day.

Date & Time:

Friday, January 17th from 12:00pm-4:30pm

Saturday, January 18th from 9:00am-12:30pm (Please note, public comment will start at 11:30am on Saturday)

Location:

Helen Sommers Building, Capitol Campus See Parking Map106 11th Ave. SWOlympia, WA 98501

If you are interested in attending this meeting virtually, please email contact@lgbtq.wa.gov and staff can assist.

Doctor for a Day Presents… A Neuroscience Workshop
2025-01-18 08:30 - 14:00 | Health Sciences Education Building – Room 101, 1607 NE Pacific St, Room 101, Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
Learn from physicians in the fields of neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, ophthalmology, and pathology about the nervous system through interactive activities, patient simulations and more! Breakfast, lunch, and swag bags will be provided.

January 18, 20258:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.University of WashingtonHealth Sciences Education Building Room 101

Washington State LGBTQ Commission Public Meeting Day 1
2025-01-17 12:00 - 16:30 | Helen Sommers Building, Capitol Campus, 106 11th Ave SW, Olympia, Washington, 98501, United States

Grief and Care Under Capitalism
2025-01-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This support group is for people needing a space to talk with others about the fact that we are grieving in this capitalist society. Folks who feel exploited and exhausted by capitalism. This is a facilitated drop-in group space with conversation directed by participants. It’s okay to join once or several times, with no need to commit to multiple sessions.

Identity, Privilege, and Intersectionality (1) - Jan 13th
2025-01-13 11:00 - 12:30
Course Objectives

Deepen awareness of the current state of racism and oppression in our society and at UW Medicine.

Understand and describe your own and others social identities, intersectionalities, and privileges.

Call to Action: Integrating these understandings into your personal and professional life.

Community Resource Fair Auburn Library
2025-01-12 11:30 - 14:30 | Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn, Washington, 98002, United States
Come for a resource fair serving community members in need of support and information. Social Service providers will be available to help connect attendees with information on resources such as healthcare, education, utilities, state and federal programs, legal clinics, and more!

Registration not required.Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Black Panther Park Community Meeting
2025-01-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Skyway Library, 12601 76th Avenue S, Seattle, WA, 98178, United States
Hear more about the design and how this park will support your community.

We are seeking artist and construction contractors to help bring the vison to life. We are finally ready to begin construction!

All ages welcome.

Saturday, January 11th, 20252-4 p.m.

Skyway Library

12601 76th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98178

Health Insurance and Resource Event
2025-01-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Highland Park Elementary School, 1012 SW Trenton St., Seattle, Washington, 98106, United States
Dept of Licensing Mobile Unit and Health Insurance Enrollment & Resource Fair

Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 10:00am – 2:00pm

Dept of Licensing:

Get a Washington ID card, including Enhanced option

Renew your driver’s license, permit or ID card

Only credt and debit cards accepted for payment

Health Resources:

Apply for Basic Food or Childcare Resources

Free Vaccines – Flu, COVID, and Children immunizations

Pre-register for a free car seat

Make an appt for a mammogram or dental service – 1-800-756-5437

Location: Highland Park Elementary, 1012 SW Trenton, St. Seattle, WA 98106

Resource Fair Auburn
2025-01-09 13:00 - 17:00 | The Outlet Connection, 1101 Outlet Connection Way, Unit 1341, Auburn, Washington, 98001, United States
Unlocking Opportunities, Connecting Communities: Come join us at our Resource Fair! Explore free phone, and a wealth of community resources with our dedicated partners.

A day of empowerment and connectivity awaits!

Thursday, January 9, 20251:00 – 5:00 p.m.

The Outlet Collection1101 Outlet Connection Way, Unit 1341Auburn, WA 98001
