October 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
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!
November 22 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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.
November 5 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
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.
Keynote 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 School
Featured Presentations
CME: 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™.
Location: Virtual
Contact: Latino Center for Health (email: latcntr@uw.edu)
October 25 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
On 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.
A 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.
Marvin’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.
A 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.
Family-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.
Matador will host a 21-and-over beer garden and after-party with drink specials and live DJ entertainment.
Check out the flyer for more information. You can also follow this event on Instagram @diadelosmuertos_pnw
Questions: diadelosmuertospnw@gmail.com
October 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vibe Bingo + Cierra Sisters
This Thursday on October 9th we will be kicking off the month with our Vibe Bingo event and it will be a night to remember! Filled with music and laughs this event reminds us that community care can be both fun and healing. If you haven’t yet, grab your ticket! There are only a few left.
Breast Cancer Awareness Vibe Bingo
Join Vibe Bingo, the Cierra Sisters, and the Marvin Thomas Memorial for a powerful R&B Only Breast Cancer Awareness Event! This is set to be one of our biggest nights, dedicated to celebrating survivors and honoring everyone affected by breast cancer. The theme for the night is pink, so come dressed in your best to show your support.
We want to celebrate your journey—if you are a breast cancer survivor, your entry is free, and you’ll receive a special gift from us. To claim your free ticket, please contact Sarah or Chuck D at sarah@vibebingo.com or chuckd@vibebingo.com.
The night will be hosted by Ya Girl Ness, featuring music from DJ Chuck D. We’ll be at a new local restaurant on Kent East Hill, offering excellent Mexican/American cuisine and ample parking.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and bingo starts promptly at 7:00 p.m.
6:00PM – 9:00PM | 10432 SE Kent-Kangley Rd, Kent, WA 98030
October 11 @ 12:00 pm
Turkfest is October 11th: 12pm-5pm & October 12th: 12pm-5pm, 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.
Seattle 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.
Seattle Center Festál presents Turkfest in partnership with the Turkish American Cultural Association of Washington (TACAWA). The festival boasts a lively marketplace, food, music, dance, and more.
Turkfest is an annual cultural festival in Seattle, whose mission is to foster friendship, to highlight the diversity and richness of Turkish culture and Turkish speaking countries, and cooperate throughout the greater community by organizing educational, entertaining, and engaging cultural programs that celebrate Turkish and Turkic cultures and heritage.
October 18 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join us at our LGBTQ+ Resource Fair & Health Clinic and learn about the many organizations in our community and the services they provide. Whether it’s an STI screening, access to PrEP or find a support network that meets your needs, you’re sure to find it!
This event is free to attend, with light refreshments provided for all guests and tabling organizations. Come build community and see what’s available.
With over 100 students in attendance, the Doctor for a Day (DFAD) event on Saturday, September 27th marked a strong beginning to the academic year. Student leaders and program staff helped kick off the year by creating an engaging and welcoming experience for all participants!
The program is deeply grateful to UW faculty and clinical leads, Dr. Aisha Jamison, Dr. Katherine Jackson, Dr. Keesha Jeter, Dr. Lindsay Gunnell, Dr. Michi Shinohara, Dr. Milie Fang, and Dr. Jay Vary, for sharing their time and expertise in leading engaging workshops such as Suturing, Anatomy of the Skin Craft, Zoom-in on the Skin, and the Dermatology Detective Challenge. Appreciation is extended to the medical student leadership team, faculty leads, and volunteers for their important role in making this event possible!
DFAD remains dedicated to expanding its reach and inspiring even more students to explore careers in medicine and healthcare in the year ahead. This session highlighted the field of dermatology, with physicians in dermatology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology leading a Q&A panel and interactive activities.
About Doctor for a Day (DFAD):
DFAD is a program housed within the Center for Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity (WIHSE), UW School of Medicine. Each month, DFAD hosts themed academies that introduce K–12 students to health careers through hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
October 18 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Knowledge is strength. Screening is power! Join us for a powerful afternoon dedicated to breast health, community, and action.
October 18 | 12–2 PM
8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Registration opens at 11:30 AM
FREE mammograms on site! For women 40+ in King County Income-eligible, uninsured, or underinsured? We’ve got you!
Call 800.756.5437 to schedule as space is limited!
Also, we’re excited to introduce you to our hosts and panelists!
January 31, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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!
More information to come.
Unfortunately, registration for this particular DFAD event is closed to the public. Please keep an eye out for future events in our calendar!
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.
