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SUMMARY:Health in Action Summit 2025: Thriving Together for Inclusive and Lasting Health
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: Join the Bree Collaborative at the Foundation for Health Care Quality for our Health in Action Summit! Together\, we’ll explore what it means to thrive as a community—through systems and strategies that support inclusive and lasting health for all. As the health landscape continues to evolve\, this summit will highlight how members across our sector—clinicians\, health plans\, purchasers\, state agencies\, and others—are actively adapting to meet current challenges while advancing better outcomes for the people they serve. We’ll take a deep dive into complex and emerging issues and examine how they are being addressed in ways that promote inclusive health and respond to the needs of those most impacted. \n\n\n\nKeynote Presentation: Striving for Digital Health Equity–Understanding AI Bias in Care by Dr. Jorge A. Rodriguez -Clinician-investigator\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Assistant Professor\, Harvard Medical SchoolFeatured Presentations \n\n\n\n\n​”Say This\, Not That” presentation on evolving vocabulary in inclusive health \n\n\n\nPanel Presentation on State of Inclusive Health in Washington State\n\n\n\n​Access to care among immigrant Latinos in WA state: a changing landscape\n\n\n\nClimate Changes Health\n\n\n\n\nCME: Individuals who attend the live webinar event are eligible to receive a maximum of 3.0 CME credits. CME credits are at no cost. The WSMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.   \n\n\n\nLocation: Virtual  \n\n\n\nContact: Latino Center for Health (email: latcntr@uw.edu)
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/health-in-action-summit-2025-thriving-together-for-inclusive-and-lasting-health/
CATEGORIES:Identity, Privilege, and Intersectionality,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T133000
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SUMMARY:Pronoun Competency Training - November 4th
DESCRIPTION:ObjectiveBuilding Inclusive and Affirming Interactions at UW Medicine \n\n\n\nUsing 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/pronoun-competency-training-november-4th/
CATEGORIES:EDI Foundational Trainings,Pronoun Competency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T123000
DTSTAMP:20251007T191302Z
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SUMMARY:Native American Heritage Month Flag Raising
DESCRIPTION:Join UW Medicine in celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Kick off the month by attending a flag raising at UW Medicine hospital campuses: UW Medical Center — Montlake\, UW Medical Center — Northwest\, and Harborview Medical Center.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/native-american-heritage-month-flag-raising/
LOCATION:Multiple Venues
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T100000
DTSTAMP:20251021T182514Z
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SUMMARY:OHCE Deeper Dive Discussions: History of Race and Racism in Science & Medicine - November 3rd
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWe 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.    \n\n\n\nSessions 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.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/ohce-deeper-dive-discussions-history-of-race-and-racism-in-science-medicine-november-3rd/
CATEGORIES:Deeper Dive Discussions,EDI Foundational Trainings,History of Race and Racism in Science and Medicine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T170000
DTSTAMP:20251009T022634Z
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SUMMARY:Día de Muertos Festival Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Día de Muertos Festival Seattle is November 1-2\, 2025 at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. More information to come. \n\n\n\nSeattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals\, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022\, Festál celebrated 25 years of stories and traditions\, ushering in a new era of hybrid programming. Learn more about Festál and subscribe to the  newsletter for updates. \n\n\n\nOVERVIEW \n\n\n\nSeattle Center Festál presents Día de Muertos Festival Seattle in partnership with the Día de Muertos Festival Seattle. The festival offers performances\, elaborate altars\, colorful face-painting\, sugar skull workshops\, visual art\, and more! \n\n\n\nHISTORY \n\n\n\nIn 1998\, a group of volunteers gathered to plan the first Day of the Dead in South Park. The celebration expanded from Concord Elementary School to other venues in the same area until 2003\, when the festival moved to Seattle Center. Volunteers who believed in preserving the celebration as a legacy to our children worked hard to produce the festival. In 2013\, a new committee was formed and continued the mission of enriching the cultural value to the community and the Puget Sound at large. The committee members are proud to share their history and traditions with all.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/dia-de-muertos-festival-seattle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T110000
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SUMMARY:OHCE Deeper Dive Discussions: Social Determinants of Health - October 30th
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWe 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.    \n\n\n\nSessions 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.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/ohce-deeper-dive-discussions-social-determinants-of-health-october-30th/
CATEGORIES:Deeper Dive Discussions,EDI Foundational Trainings,Social Determinants of Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T113000
DTSTAMP:20250726T020412Z
CREATED:20250726T020350Z
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SUMMARY:History of Race and Racism in Science & Medicine (2) Oct 29th
DESCRIPTION:Course Objectives \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the way medicine/science has been used to create and further racism\n\n\n\nUnderstand the history of the creation of racial categories and hierarchy\, particularly by physicians\, and how that framework is still used in modern medicine\n\n\n\nRecognize race as a social and political construct\n\n\n\nExplain how and why race is not biological or genetic
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/history-of-race-and-racism-in-medicine-science-2-oct-29th/
CATEGORIES:EDI Foundational Trainings,History of Race and Racism in Science and Medicine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T163000
DTSTAMP:20251024T212944Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Building Momentum
DESCRIPTION:This event is for anyone who wants to make their communities more dementia-friendly\, including people with dementia\, family caregivers\, and professionals across a wide spectrum of fields. Join us to connect with others\, be inspired by innovative models\, and gain practical tools for making your community more dementia-friendly! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCollaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Building Momentum – Memory and Brain Wellness Center
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/collaborating-for-a-dementia-friendly-washington-building-momentum/
LOCATION:Tukwila Community Center\, 12424 42nd Ave S\, Tukwila\, Washington\, 98168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,Public Events,Social Determinants of Health,UW Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T223000
DTSTAMP:20251009T020621Z
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SUMMARY:Ballard Dia de Los Muerto
DESCRIPTION:Festival & Parade \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, October 25th\, there will be a wonderful (and free) Dia de Los Muertos event and parade that will run along historic Ballard Avenue in downtown Ballard\, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. along the 2200 block of Ballard Avenue NW.  \n\n\n\nA main stage will feature a lineup of musicians and entertainers throughout the evening\, while local businesses on Ballard Avenue and 22nd Avenue will take part with themed mini-events\, decorations\, and specials. \n\n\n\nMarvin’s Garden Park will be transformed into a cemetery scene with lighting and décor\, and Bergen Place Park will feature a large community ofrenda (altar) where visitors can leave photos of loved ones\, including pets\, and light candles in their honor. \n\n\n\nA parade is scheduled to begin at about 6 p.m. at Filson\, traveling up Ballard Avenue to Market Street and ending at 24th Avenue NW. The procession will include marching bands\, Catrinas\, musicians\, large puppets\, lowrider cars\, traditional dancers\, and other cultural participants. \n\n\n\nFamily-friendly activities planned for the festival include face painting stations\, street performers\, and candy giveaways at participating shops. Guests are encouraged to come in costume\, paint their faces\, dress up their pets\, and bring children to join the festivities. A vendor area will showcase local arts\, crafts\, and artisan goods. \n\n\n\nMatador will host a 21-and-over beer garden and after-party with drink specials and live DJ entertainment. \n\n\n\nCheck out the flyer for more information. You can also follow this event on Instagram @diadelosmuertos_pnw  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions: diadelosmuertospnw@gmail.com
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/ballard-dia-de-los-muerto/
LOCATION:2200 block of Ballard Avenue NW
CATEGORIES:Cultural Observances,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T153000
DTSTAMP:20251016T164957Z
CREATED:20250726T015926Z
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SUMMARY:Bias & Microaggressions (5) October 23rd
DESCRIPTION:Course Objectives \n\n\n\n\nDefine key terms related to bias and microaggressions.​\n\n\n\nExplain how microaggressions are harmful and associated with bias.​\n\n\n\nDescribe four psychological processes that fuel biased actions.​\n\n\n\nDescribe helpful ways to respond to microaggressions based on my typical role in these incidents (as a leader\, bystander\, target\, or offender).
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/bias-microaggressions-5-oct-23rd-2/
CATEGORIES:EDI Foundational Trainings,Interrupting Bias and Microaggressions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20250606T011612Z
CREATED:20250606T011607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T011612Z
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SUMMARY:Pronoun Competency Training - October 22nd
DESCRIPTION:ObjectiveBuilding Inclusive and Affirming Interactions at UW Medicine \n\n\n\nUsing 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://equity.uwmedicine.org/event/pronoun-competency-training-october-22nd/
CATEGORIES:EDI Foundational Trainings,Pronoun Competency
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