This training will provide a foundation in the principles of harm reduction and define harm reduction as an intervention, philosophy, and movement that participants can incorporate into their own work to better support people who use drugs. This training will give participants an opportunity to explore the principles of harm reduction and strategies for implementing […]
This training will provide a foundation in the principles of harm reduction and define harm reduction as an intervention, philosophy, and movement that participants can incorporate into their own work to better support people who use drugs. This training will give participants an opportunity to explore the principles of harm reduction and strategies for implementing […]
The US health care system assumes many things about patients: that they can take off from work in the middle of the day, speak English, have a working telephone and a steady supply of food. Because of that, it's failing many of those who are most in need, says Mitchell Katz, In this eye-opening talk, […]
Screening of "The Heart of Access" film featuring the COVID Response & Neighborhood Vaccination Efforts in San Francisco.
Webinar: Saving Lives Through TB Screening of High Risk Communities Implementing the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s Recommendations Register Now! Tuberculosis (TB) bacteria infects one out of every 4 people on the planet, killing 1.5 million each year. Approximately 2 million Californians are infected with TB (LTBI), living with TB in their bodies, and 2,000 […]
Why should a good education be exclusive to rich kids? Schools in low-income neighborhoods across the US, specifically in communities of color, lack resources that are standard at wealthier schools. This has a real impact on the potential of students. Kandice Sumner sees the disparity every day in her classroom in Boston. In this inspiring […]
This is a completely FREE event open to the public. There will be live entertainment, food, music, a health and wellness zone, and more. We hope you will join us in celebrating our 3 years together as a community! Pre-register for your FREE ticket here. If you are unable to attend our anniversary celebration, we […]
Trainer: Jose Martinez & Taylor Edelmann (NHRC) Training Overview: This training will introduce the concepts of social inequalities faced by people who use drugs, the stigma they experience, and how this impacts their ability to access services. Through evaluation of one’s own potential role in perpetuating drug-related stigma, participants will develop new strategies for building more […]
The Right to Heal: Centering Mental Health Multi-Racial Equity in California is back for a third year! Join us as we gather community members from Black, Indigenous, and communities of color to talk about mental health and wellness. CBHN is proud to be a co-host of this event, along with the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, Latino […]
Trainer: Rachel Jackson Training Overview: This training will introduce the concepts of social inequalities faced by people who use drugs, the stigma they experience, and how this impacts their ability to access services. Through evaluation of one’s own potential role in perpetuating drug-related stigma, participants will develop new strategies for building more authentic and productive […]
Colorism, known as the prejudice or discrimination against those with lighter or darker skin tones, even among people belonging to a shared racial or ethnic group, has been the subject of ongoing debate among communities of color. We’ll explore the history of colorism in America. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR7WLe9V2DA
Closing the Death Gap Health disparities and the work to solve them From RUSH University Medical Center, President and CEO Omar Lateef, DO, and David Ansell, MD, MPH, senior vice president of community health equity, join to discuss Chicago’s health disparities and how RUSH is partnering with the community to solve them. American Medical Association […]
Equity Currents: Topic TBD The BAAHI Equity Learning Series is a place for discussions about race, racism, and other topics relevant to Black/African American Health. You are invited view, read and/or listen to article/video/podcast and then meet to discuss highlights and findings from the article to determine how the findings can impact the work we […]
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