April 7, 2023 Innovative Approaches to Improve Maternal Health Hybrid Workshop In the United States, pregnancy-related deaths and complications, or maternal mortality and morbidity (MMM) rates, are among the highest in the developed world. For Black women and American Indian/Alaska Native women, they are especially high, regardless of their income or education levels. Collaboration among researchers, small businesses, and the community could lead to new ways to improve maternal health and reduce U.S. MMM rates. Hosted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), this event brings together those groups to address health disparities. Session Details Date & Time: Monday, May 8 – Tuesday, May 9 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Location: Participants have the option to attend virtually in in-person. Watch the event live via NIH videocast: May 8: https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=49193 May 9: https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=49196 Attend the in-person event at: Natcher Conference Center, NIH Campus Bethesda, MD 20894 Cost: Free Register: Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. In person space is limited, so be sure to register early. To register, complete the online registration form. Learn More During the workshop, participants will: explore key scientific discoveries in diagnosis and treatment of pregnancy-associated conditions and the areas ready for translation participate in how-to training sessions focused on best-practices in translation, education, funding, technology development, and dissemination review implementation science and community-engaged methods to ensure maternal health technologies reach those most affected and address health equity This workshop is sponsored by: NIH IMPROVE Initiative NHLBI National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) To learn more, visit the National Institutes of Health website.
December 21, 2020 MLK Day 2021: Celebrate With Service Join United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania (SWPA) in celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in their “Book Drive for Diversity” and “Family Forum on Equality and Kindness.” About To celebrate the work and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr., United Way created two meaningful opportunities for families to celebrate one of MLK’s most relevant messages for their work today: Everyone can be great… because everyone can serve. Book Drive for Diversity United Way has partnered with the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Child Development to increase access to books promoting a positive equity message for young readers. Because of public health concerns, the Book Drive for Diversity will be completely virtual. Help United Wat put books championing people of all abilities, genders, races, ethnicities, and economic statuses into the hands of eager readers. To register and receive a list of thoughtfully chosen titles to purchase on behalf of the drive, complete the online form. Family Forum on Equality and Kindness In the teaching spirit of Dr. King, United Way has joined with YWCA Greater Pittsburgh to host a virtual forum for families to engage in meaningful discussions about social justice, learn practical skills, and encourage a more inclusive culture. Sign up for this lively, positive online event to bring greater significance of MLK Day to your family. Participants can choose from two breakout sessions. Both sessions are led by highly experienced, engaging experts in the field. Breakout sessions include the following: How to Talk to Your Children About Race Social Media as a Tool for Social Change More Information For more information, view the full event flyer.
October 28, 2020 Listen to Black Women: What’s it like to be a Black Woman in Pittsburgh? Are you a Black woman in Pittsburgh who is interested in sharing your experiences with other Black women in Pittsburgh? Join the Black Women’s Policy Agenda on November 14 for “Listen to Black Women: What’s it like to be a Black Woman in Pittsburgh?” About Fixing Pittsburgh’s problems starts with listening to Black women! That’s why the Black Women’s Policy Agenda has launched a survey and is facilitating a series of community conversations where Black women share their experiences with other Black women. This event is designed to elevate the voices and experiences of Black women in Pittsburgh. It’s the first step to building collective power among Black women, advocating for the needs of Black women, and advancing policy to achieve racial and gender justice in this region. Take the Survey The Black Women’s Policy Agenda is conducting a survey to hear from 250 women in the Pittsburgh region to discover how they are dealing with the double crisis of COVID-19, anti-Black violence, and being a Black woman overall. To complete the survey, visit the Black Women’s Policy Agenda website. Registration To register, visit the event webpage. Participants will receive a $25 gift card. Share this flyer with your network.
April 3, 2020 Equity in Education: An Examination of Practices in the United States Are you interested in learning ways that you can address equity in your classroom as an educator? Join Steven Almazan on April 8 for the webinar, “Equity in Education: An Examination of Practices in the United States.” About Educational equity is impacted by many contributing factors such as race, gender, socio-economic status, language proficiency, learning disability status, and other social and cultural factors. Students who hold unique identities should receive an adequate amount of resources, human capital, instructional time, and social support to ensure that they are learning and growing at their fullest potential. What can teachers and administrators do to promote equity in schools and classrooms? What practices should be examined and challenged as inequitable? In this webinar, presenters will explore a variety of policies and practices that aim to address the foundational challenges of achieving educational equity in the United States. They will also highlight ways educators can address equity in their school systems. This webinar will be of particular interest to pre-k through middle school teachers and school and district leaders and administrators. Time for questions will be included. Registration To register and learn more, visit the event webpage!
