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Being informed and aware about health matters empowers people to take better care of their own health, the health of their loved ones, and the health of their communities. But all too often different priorities between patients and health care professionals, perhaps a history of distrust, disrespect, or maltreatment, make it difficult to assert what’s important to us.
To help people advocate for their needs in health care, PlaneTree Health Library offers this first video in our planned Diversity Dialogues series:
Muslims in Conversation: Reaching for Equity and Respect in Healthcare . Created in collaboration with ING (Islamic Networks Group), 2022.
Community Events Calendar
We’ve launched an events calendar to serve seniors and older adults in the Bay area. Our events calendar is a central hub for all free health related events in Santa Clara county.
Upcoming events:
february
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We hear all day about the importance of self-care, but that’s not where real change is made. When you’re raising a child with mental health challenges, self-care feels like a
Event Details
We hear all day about the importance of self-care, but that’s not where real change is made. When you’re raising a child with mental health challenges, self-care feels like a million miles away. Let’s be honest, it can be a struggle to keep your head above water!
This workshop is for you if:
• You are burnt out and exhausted from the demands of motherhood
• You long to feel a sense of freedom in your life
• You know you need to focus on your needs but simply don’t know HOW to start
• You lost hope that ease and grace can exist again
Focusing on SOUL care is where life truly changes. Every mom needs & deserves to be nurtured, but if you’re raising a child with mental health challenges, this likely feels completely impossible.
I’ve been in your shoes, and I know with certainty that learning how to establish, embrace, and maintain soul care practices saved my life. This is true for you too. You can finally move from a life of heartache, and the daily grind, to a place of grounded confidence where you can show up as the best version of yourself.
Never underestimate the power you hold as a Mom. When your cup is full, you show up differently, whether you realize it or not. If you want to be the best for your family, you have to feed your soul. When you give yourself soul care in small ways every single day, your entire life changes, your family changes, and it’s in ways you never could have seen coming.
Are you ready to explore what soul care could look like for you? If you’re ready to shift your perspective and feel a rekindled sense of grace, ease and freedom in your life, this workshop is for you!
Sign up today, check your email for details, and arrive ready to go all in! I can’t wait to connect with you.
~ Kris
Details:
• This event will be held live on Zoom
• All that’s required is an open mind and a sense of hope that change is possible.
• Plan on a super-efficient and effective 1 hour event
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Time
(Friday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Organizer
Kris Rice Collective
Event Details
Off to a Good Start is our popular and FREE annual physical activity and nutrition program. This in-person event emphasizes the importance of at least 30 minutes of physical activity
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Off to a Good Start is our popular and FREE annual physical activity and nutrition program. This in-person event emphasizes the importance of at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day to improve general health, maintain a healthy weight, lower cholesterol, reduce depression, and help in the prevention of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some forms of cancer.
Check-in begins at 8am; program begins at 9am!
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
University Circle
1950 University Circle 6th floor, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Event Details
During times of disaster people may find themselves overwhelmed by the magnitude or may be overwhelmed with the complexity of issues and
Event Details
During times of disaster people may find themselves overwhelmed by the magnitude or may be overwhelmed with the complexity of issues and problems they must face on a daily basis while trying to work, care for family, get medical services during a disaster.
The coronavirus pandemic of 2019 caused significant levels of fear, trauma, and mental distress as local governments implemented public health strategies to curb the spread of the virus. First responders, healthcare workers, and frontline workers were at the forefront of the pandemic by caring for patients during a time of uncertainty with an unknown virus.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is not therapy, rather it describes a set of practical interventions and principles administered by non-clinicians to reduce the emotional distress associated with any type of disaster. With PFA, people can better support each other in stressful situations or when experiencing disaster-induced stress and trauma (e.g. death or injury of a loved one). PFA will provide you with basic strategies to help people cope with their pressing concerns in days and weeks during and after a disaster.
Suggested organizational implementation of PFA includes:1. Field practice for Psychological First Aid.
2. Creating a PFA Response Team within your organization that continuously assess and support first responders, healthcare community, and community residents during a disaster.
3. Integrate psychological first aid into emergency operation plans and incident command structure.
This is a two-day course.
February 6, 2023 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Day 1 – Participants will learn how to becomes a psychological first aid practitioner.
February 7, 2023 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Day 2 – Field response for PFA and discussion-based exercise . During this discussion-based exercise, we will discuss how to integrate psychological first aid into disaster response plans, creating and deploying a team trained in PFA within your organization, identify opportunities to integrate PFA into clinical operations during times of disaster.
This is a train-the-trainer event- those who attend will be able to teach others how to practice Psychological First Aid.
Due to COVID-19 guidelines, a limited number of seats will be available. Participants must adhere to Santa Clara County masking requirements in high risk settings.
More details on CEUs for Registered Nurses.
You must participate in both days to receive credit.
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Time
(Monday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Charcot Training Center
2310 North First Street Suite #102, San Jose CA 95131
Organizer
Santa Clara Valley Emergency Preparedness Healthcare Coalition
Event Details
:30pm-2:00pm: Introduction and Networking 2:00pm-2:30pm Health Talk: How to Unleash Your Natural Healing Power With Chinese Medicine 2:30pm-3:00pm: Daily Acupressure For Your Health Seminar 3:00pm-3:30pm: Natural Solutions for Stress and Anxiety 3:30pm-4:00pm: How to
Event Details
:30pm-2:00pm: Introduction and Networking
2:00pm-2:30pm Health Talk: How to Unleash Your Natural Healing Power With Chinese Medicine
2:30pm-3:00pm: Daily Acupressure For Your Health Seminar
3:00pm-3:30pm: Natural Solutions for Stress and Anxiety
3:30pm-4:00pm: How to Keep Your Skin Looking Young Naturally
4:00pm-4:30pm: Weight Loss and Nutrition 101
4:30pm-5:00pm: Demonstrations and Discussion Questions
Time
(Tuesday) 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Eternal Health Wellness Acupuncture Center
1066 Saratoga Ave Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95129
Organizer
Eternal Health Wellness
09feb11:00 am12:15 pmAll You Ever Wanted to Know About Sugar
Event Details
This virtual seminar will focus on the health effects our food choices are having on our bodies, including the diseases that result from excessive sugar intake, and actions we can take to prevent these diseases. Then we will leave you with some tips and parting thoughts. Please use this link to register https://www.bayareaolderadults.org/bao-lectures
Event Details
This virtual seminar will focus on the health effects our food choices are having on our bodies, including the diseases that result from
excessive sugar intake, and actions we can take to prevent these
diseases. Then we will leave you with some tips and parting thoughts.
Please use this link to register
https://www.bayareaolderadults.org/bao-lectures
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Organizer
Event Details
February is Black History Month and American Heart Month! Join us for a free event as we focus on our physical and mental
Event Details
February is Black History Month and American Heart Month!
Join us for a free event as we focus on our physical and mental health awareness. Participate in panels, workshops, giveaways, wellness activities, and more!
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Concurrent Workshops
- Track A: American Heart Association / Hypertension
- Track B: Maternal Health
- Track C: Cancer
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. – Concurrent Workshops
- Track A: Diabetes
- Track B: Dentist
- Track C: Podiatrist
10:55 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. – Wellness Break
11:15 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. – Wellness Roundtable – “Hope Is On The Horizon”
12:55 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. – Wellness Wall – Reflections
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Sound Bath Meditation by Laneka Leatutufu
Continental breakfast, healthy snacks, and lunch will be served.
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Time
(Saturday) 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Calvary Hill Community Church
141 Industrial Street, San Francisco CA 94124
Organizer
Event Details
The Stanford medical center has an ambitious goal: cutting its greenhouse-gas emissions in half by 2030. Achieving this demands committed and strategic collaboration among the hospitals, School of Medicine, and
Event Details
The Stanford medical center has an ambitious goal: cutting its greenhouse-gas emissions in half by 2030. Achieving this demands committed and strategic collaboration among the hospitals, School of Medicine, and School of Sustainability. Acting as a “living lab” and building on strengths in research, education and community engagement, Stanford can lead the charge for health sector sustainability and climate action. Workshop participants will explore research targets, identify funding opportunities, and build teams around specific initiatives. In addition, the workshop will create mechanisms for effective partnership going forward.
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Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Li Ka Shing Building
291 Campus Drive, Palo Alto CA 94305
Organizer
Stanford Medicine
march
Event Details
We hear all day about the importance of self-care, but that’s not where real change is made. When you’re raising a child with mental health challenges, self-care feels like a
Event Details
We hear all day about the importance of self-care, but that’s not where real change is made. When you’re raising a child with mental health challenges, self-care feels like a million miles away. Let’s be honest, it can be a struggle to keep your head above water!
This workshop is for you if:
• You are burnt out and exhausted from the demands of motherhood
• You long to feel a sense of freedom in your life
• You know you need to focus on your needs but simply don’t know HOW to start
• You lost hope that ease and grace can exist again
Focusing on SOUL care is where life truly changes. Every mom needs & deserves to be nurtured, but if you’re raising a child with mental health challenges, this likely feels completely impossible.
I’ve been in your shoes, and I know with certainty that learning how to establish, embrace, and maintain soul care practices saved my life. This is true for you too. You can finally move from a life of heartache, and the daily grind, to a place of grounded confidence where you can show up as the best version of yourself.
Never underestimate the power you hold as a Mom. When your cup is full, you show up differently, whether you realize it or not. If you want to be the best for your family, you have to feed your soul. When you give yourself soul care in small ways every single day, your entire life changes, your family changes, and it’s in ways you never could have seen coming.
Are you ready to explore what soul care could look like for you? If you’re ready to shift your perspective and feel a rekindled sense of grace, ease and freedom in your life, this workshop is for you!
Sign up today, check your email for details, and arrive ready to go all in! I can’t wait to connect with you.
~ Kris
Details:
• This event will be held live on Zoom
• All that’s required is an open mind and a sense of hope that change is possible.
• Plan on a super-efficient and effective 1 hour event
more
Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Organizer
Kris Rice Collective
Event Details
Join us for a presentation with Q/A on stroke basics. Learn what a stroke is, how to recognize a stroke, ways to lower the risk, and the importance of BEFAST To
Event Details
Join us for a presentation with Q/A on stroke basics. Learn what a stroke is, how to recognize a stroke, ways to lower the risk, and the importance of BEFAST
To register link: https://regionalmedicalsanjose.com/calendar/index.dot#/ce/event-details/a0s3n000006aniNAAQ
Virtual Event Details
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Time
(Wednesday) 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Organizer
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
Event Details
Wednesdays Jan 18 – Mar 15, 2023 @ 10:30am – 12:30pm (2 hour sessions x 9 weeks). Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized program, evidence-based and helps older adults learn
Event Details
Wednesdays Jan 18 – Mar 15, 2023 @ 10:30am – 12:30pm (2 hour sessions x 9 weeks).
Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized program, evidence-based and helps older adults learn strategies to prevent falls and increase physical activity. It’s sponsored by Regional Medical Center with our partnership to CARESTAR Foundation to reduce negative health outcomes.
Virtual Event Details
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Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Organizer
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
april
Event Details
We hear all day about the importance of self-care, but that’s not where real change is made. When you’re raising a child with mental health challenges, self-care feels like a
Event Details
We hear all day about the importance of self-care, but that’s not where real change is made. When you’re raising a child with mental health challenges, self-care feels like a million miles away. Let’s be honest, it can be a struggle to keep your head above water!
This workshop is for you if:
• You are burnt out and exhausted from the demands of motherhood
• You long to feel a sense of freedom in your life
• You know you need to focus on your needs but simply don’t know HOW to start
• You lost hope that ease and grace can exist again
Focusing on SOUL care is where life truly changes. Every mom needs & deserves to be nurtured, but if you’re raising a child with mental health challenges, this likely feels completely impossible.
I’ve been in your shoes, and I know with certainty that learning how to establish, embrace, and maintain soul care practices saved my life. This is true for you too. You can finally move from a life of heartache, and the daily grind, to a place of grounded confidence where you can show up as the best version of yourself.
Never underestimate the power you hold as a Mom. When your cup is full, you show up differently, whether you realize it or not. If you want to be the best for your family, you have to feed your soul. When you give yourself soul care in small ways every single day, your entire life changes, your family changes, and it’s in ways you never could have seen coming.
Are you ready to explore what soul care could look like for you? If you’re ready to shift your perspective and feel a rekindled sense of grace, ease and freedom in your life, this workshop is for you!
Sign up today, check your email for details, and arrive ready to go all in! I can’t wait to connect with you.
~ Kris
Details:
• This event will be held live on Zoom
• All that’s required is an open mind and a sense of hope that change is possible.
• Plan on a super-efficient and effective 1 hour event
more
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Organizer
Kris Rice Collective
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