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Advocating for Ourselves and Loved Ones

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.

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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.

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Grand Rounds Room, Stanford Center for Academic Medicine453 Quarry Road Palo Alto, CA 94304

02feb12:00 pm1:00 pmAll of Us Research Program Info Session & LunchCome join us and learn more about All of Us, so that LGBTQ+ people can help ensure their community is included in health studies! #AoULGBTQ

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We invite the Stanford community to join PRIDEnet for an in-person presentation to learn more about how the All of Us Research Program may

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We invite the Stanford community to join PRIDEnet for an in-person presentation to learn more about how the All of Us Research Program may help change the future of health. Free lunch will be provided, and you can pick up some fabulous swag!

The National Institute of Health’s All of Us Research Program is inviting at least one million people across the U.S. to help build one of the most diverse health databases in history. LGBTQ+ people, like many other groups, have often been left out of medical research. As a result, we know less about your health and ways to provide you with the best care. The All of Us Research Program wants to change this. By joining All of Us, LGBTQ+ people can help ensure your community is included in health studies. These studies could help researchers understand health conditions that are more common among LGBTQ+ people. What they learn could lead to more tailored approaches for preventing and treating those conditions.

PRIDEnet, based at Stanford, is a National Community Engagement Partner with All of Us. During this event, PRIDEnet staff will also be available to support you with creating an All of Us account.

Please note that in order to participate in All of Us, you must be age 18 or older and live in the United States or its territories.

Thursday, February 2, 2023

12-1pm

Grand Rounds Room, Stanford Center for Academic Medicine (CAM)

453 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Questions? Contact: allofuslgbtq@stanford.edu

Interested in signing up for the All of Us Research Program but can’t make the event? Learn more and create an account at: https://joinallofus.org/stanfordonlinelgbtq

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(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Grand Rounds Room, Stanford Center for Academic Medicine

453 Quarry Road Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Stanford PRIDEnet

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03feb11:00 am12:00 pmSoul care reset for moms raising kids with mental health challengesLearn how to establish, embrace & maintain SOUL care practices, so you can shift from a daily grind to the best version of yourself!

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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

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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 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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(Friday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Organizer

Kris Rice Collective

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University Circle1950 University Circle 6th floor, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

04feb8:00 am12:00 pm2023 Off to a Good StartKick off the new year with Off to a Good Start, our popular and FREE annual physical activity and nutrition program!

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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

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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

Organizer

The Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC)

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Charcot Training Center2310 North First Street Suite #102, San Jose CA 95131

06feb9:00 am4:00 pmPsychological First Aid February 6-7, 2023 (2 day course)Psychological first aid describes a set of practical interventions and principles to reduce emotional distress associated with disasters.

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During times of disaster people may find themselves overwhelmed by the magnitude or may be overwhelmed with the complexity of issues and

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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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(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

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Eternal Health Wellness Acupuncture Center1066 Saratoga Ave Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95129

07feb1:30 pm5:00 pmNew Year Health WorkshopJoin us to enjoy free demonstrations and educational seminars to a help you live healthy all year!

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: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

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: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

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09feb11:00 am12:15 pmAll You Ever Wanted to Know About Sugar

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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

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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

Bay Area Older Adults

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Calvary Hill Community Church141 Industrial Street, San Francisco CA 94124

18feb8:30 am3:00 pm"Hope Is On The Horizon" Physical and Mental Wellness Health FairIn Recognition of Black History Month! American Heart Month! Join us for a free event as we focus on our physical & mental health awareness.

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February is Black History Month and American Heart Month! Join us for a free event as we focus on our physical and mental

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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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(Saturday) 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

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Calvary Hill Community Church

141 Industrial Street, San Francisco CA 94124

Organizer

San Francisco Almumnae

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Li Ka Shing Building291 Campus Drive, Palo Alto CA 94305

27feb10:00 am1:00 pmSustainable Healthcare WorkshopHow can Stanford Medicine and the Doerr School of Sustainability combine forces to advance the health of people and the planet?

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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

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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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(Monday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Li Ka Shing Building

291 Campus Drive, Palo Alto CA 94305

Organizer

Stanford Medicine

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01mar11:00 am12:00 pmSoul care reset for moms raising kids with mental health challengesLearn how to establish, embrace & maintain SOUL care practices, so you can shift from a daily grind to the best version of yourself!

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

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Time

(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Organizer

Kris Rice Collective

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01mar1:30 pm2:45 pmVirtual EventStroke Awareness PresentationSponsored by Regional Medical Center/ CARESTAR Foundation/ Stroke Awareness Foundation

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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

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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

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Regional Medical Center of San Jose

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15mar10:30 am12:30 pmVirtual EventVirtual Matter of Balance 9 week fall prevention programThis program meets once a week, 2 hour sessions, at the same time for 9 weeks via Zoom.

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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

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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.

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(Wednesday) 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Regional Medical Center of San Jose

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The County of San Mateo is providing mental health counselors & other resources to support coastal residents.

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Now that it's been a week after the latest storm came through, the Current Alerts webpage of our resource collection on Emergencies and Your Health shifts to focus on recovering - cleaning up, clearing out, tacking the damage.

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