Past Events

Simon Tam and his all Asian band, entered a maximum security prison, filled with white supremacists, to play a concert, expecting the worst to happen. In this surprising and heartfelt talk, Simon shares his story of what happens when you take a moment to really have a conversation with another person. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVdI6eJlAwY Register in advance […]

Umoja Health aims to improve access to free testing and vaccinations in black communities to reduce the spread of COVID. Every week, Umoja Health hosts a community meeting to share data and provide feedback. Visit Umoja Health to view recordings and slides from past meetings.  

A discussion on a current topical issue: Topic TBD. Register in advance for this meeting.

A discussion on a current topical issue: Topic TBD. Register in advance for this meeting.

This training provides a brief overview of drug related stigma and then takes a deeper dive into depressants and stimulants. We review consumption methods and effects of each drugs, as well as how to recognize and support someone who is in withdrawal, is too high, or is experiencing overdose of each substance we cover. Drugs […]

PUBLIC HEALTH SOCIAL JUSTICE SPEAKERS SERIES Talk: Economic and Political Inequality: A Threat to Public Health Keynote Speaker:  Daniel E. Dawes JD, Executive Director of Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine Daniel Dawes, author of “ The Political Determinants of Health”,  will provide a thought-provoking keynote address on the American process of […]

UCSF FCM Grand Rounds Speaker: Ayanna Bennett, MD, MS, FAAP In our post-George Floyd world, many organizations and individuals have committed to eliminate health inequity. However, many seem to focus on generating understanding and goodwill rather than concrete change. Dr. Bennett will discuss a framework for health equity implementation that the Office of Health Equity is […]

How social determinants impact healthcare  Veronica Scott-Fulton is Regional Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive of SSM Health. She is an accomplished Executive with proven success leading teams in the achievement of a vision for transforming and creating value in healthcare. She has expertise in lean leadership, strategic planning, innovation and process redesign, creating […]

Course Description This session will provide dental providers, and their support personnel with a skill set in diagnosing and delivering preventive and restorative dental treatment in traditional dental settings for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs across their lifespan. Speakers Kathleen Moralez, Senior Dental Assistant, Dr. Rick Workman Advanced Care Clinic Dr. Mai-Ly […]

Trainer: Radhika Sahai, NHRC Training Overview: This two-hour training provides an overview of stress, self-care and burnout prevention. In this workshop, participants will discuss how stress and burn out impact their work and life. Participants will also be able to explore how self-care and stress-reduction techniques can improve their workplace happiness and is a harm reduction […]

PUBLIC HEALTH SOCIAL JUSTICE SPEAKERS SERIES Reparations as a Public Health Priority Speakers: Kerby Lynch, PhD, Ceres Policy Research Corrina Gould, Sogorea Te’ Land Trust Kim DeOcampo, Sogorea Te’ Land Trust African Americans and Native Americans are two groups that have been most affected by structural racism resulting in consistent disparities in health outcomes.  Recent […]

Why hugging out racism in education just won't cut it  We spend an awful lot of time responding to racism with lines like "racism isn't welcome here" but less time asking ourselves what resources are needed to challenge racism in our schools and elsewhere. With growing examples of a resurgence of overt racism in schools, […]