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2022 Minority Men’s Health Fair
2022-04-28 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 2500 MetroHealth Drive Cleveland, OH 44109

SYATT Community Meeting | Ohio Climate Justice: Listen. Lead. Share.
2022-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | via Zoom link
The Ohio Climate Justice Fund was created to gather a diverse group of community organizers and grassroots organizations to help generate power to influence policy change. Listen. Lead. Share. (LLS), is a statewide grassroots campaign that includes a goal of hosting public conversations with community members and stakeholders about the best and most effective ways to address climate and environmental justice in their communities.
Join Syatt and the Center for Health Equity Engagement Education and Research on April 14th 7pm (via Zoom) for an opportunity to contribute your thoughts and ideas around a clean future for Ohio and environmental advocacy.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sf-qtqjMrHtQ1pHDKpKax_3dg3JiDmX9B
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) Seminar Series: What’s cooking? The role of the kitchen in fighting climate change and premature deaths
2022-04-08 09:00 - 10:00 | via Zoom link

Institute for H.O.P.E. Seminar Series: HPIO Health Value Dashboard
2022-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | via Webex

Conversation on Assessing Meaningful Community Engagement
2022-03-30 11:00 - 12:30
In order to better assess the extent, process, and impact of community engagement, the National Academy of Medicine Leadership Consortium partnered with a diverse and inclusive Organizing Committee to develop a new resource illustrating the dynamic relationship between community engagement and measurable and meaningful outcomes. This tool, called the Assessing Community Engagement Conceptual Model (ACE-CoM), demonstrates how meaningful community engagement can lead to strengthened relationships and alliances, expanded knowledge, improved health and health care programs and policies, and thriving communities – and ultimately health equity through transformed systems for health. Recognizing that a variety of systems (e.g., housing, education) ultimately influence health, it is critical that community engagement be at the center and that community engagement be measured.
During this conversation, participants will:

discuss the relationship between community engagement, meaningful outcomes in health and health care, and transformed systems for health;
engage the perspectives of Organizing Committee members on the development and potential implementation of the ACE-CoM;
describe forthcoming resources to support assessing community engagement; and
answer questions and share reflections on the ACE-CoM.

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Agenda
11:00 am ET | Community Engagement Impact Story
This session will start with an impact story demonstrating what one partnership has done to engage their community and the impact and influence of that engagement.

Debra Oto-Kent, Health Education Council

11:05 am ET | Welcome & Overview
On behalf of the Organizing Committee guiding this effort and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, welcoming remarks and an overview of the agenda will be provided.

Ann Hwang, Harvard Medical School (Co-chair)
Mona Shah, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

11:15 am ET | Review of the Assessing Community Engagement Conceptual Model
Review the development and design of the conceptual model, which aims to assess the extent, process, and impact of community engagement, and highlight forthcoming products from the Organizing Committee.

Ayodola Anise, National Academy of Medicine

11:25 am ET | Conversation on the Implementation and Use of the Assessing Community Engagement Conceptual Model
Perspectives from Organizing Committee members on the potential uses of the conceptual model.
Moderator: Sinsi Hernández-Cancio, National Partnership for Women & Families (Co-chair)

Tekisha Dwan Everette, Health Equity Solutions
Felica Jones, Healthy African American Families II
J. Lloyd Michener, Duke School of Medicine
Nina Wallerstein, University of New Mexico

11:55 am | Q&A
Organizing Committee members will address audience reactions and questions.
Moderator: Bobby Milstein, Rethink Health

Maret Felzien, High Plains Research Network
Marita Jones, Healthy Native Communities Partnership
Richard Zaldivar, The Wall Las Memorias Project
Burt Pusch, Commonwealth Care Alliance

12:25 pm | Send-off and Closing Remarks
Concluding observations, highlighted action items, and final thanks to all invited speakers and participants.

Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, University of California, Davis (Co-chair)
Monique Shaw, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

12:30 pm | Adjourn
Read the recently published NAM Perspectives Commentary, which details how a diverse Organizing Committee composed of community leaders, researchers, and policy advisors developed the ACE-CoM.

Institute for H.O.P.E. Seminar Series: The SDOH Industry
2022-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | via Webex

Using Twitter Data to Examine Area-Level Racial Bias and Health Outcomes | MetroHealth Institute for H.O.P.E. Seminar Series
2021-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 | via Webex

NIH Rural Health Day Seminar: Structural-Level Determinants of Rural Health Disparities
2021-11-18 11:00 - 17:30
The 2021 virtual NIH Rural Health Seminar features engaging panel discussions, presentations and early-stage investigator talks, organized in three tracks:

Sociocultural and economic determinants of health in rural populations
Physical environmental determinants of health in rural populations
Evaluation, measurements, and policy implications on rural health

Attendees will come away from this virtual seminar with an understanding of the impact of structural determinants on rural populations and the need for multi-level interventions to reduce rural health disparities.
About the Seminar
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health sets aside the third Thursday of every November to observe National Rural Health Day. The NIH Rural Health Special Interest Group (RH SIG) hosts the Rural Health Seminar as their main activity to stimulate multidisciplinary discussions to advance rural health research.
The NIH RH SIG works to raise awareness of rural health issues and improve biomedical, behavioral/social science, intervention and implementation research aimed at improving disease prevention, self-management, and care delivery across the care continuum. Our goal is to advance our understanding of rural health disparities and stimulate research to identify multi-level, evidence-based solutions to improve rural health outcomes. We connect translational, clinical, and community-based researchers from diverse disciplines throughout the NIH, to research communities, and decision makers. Among researchers, we also provide opportunities for professional development, networking, and community engagement.
Co-Sponsoring NIH Institutes and Centers
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Planning Committee
Priscah Mujuru DrPH, MPH, RN, NIMHD, Chair
Xinzhi Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., NHLBI, Co-Chair
Madhumita Sinha, M.D., NIDDK, Co-Chair
Diane Adger-Johnson, MPH, NIAID
Ligia Artiles, M.A., NIMHD
Michael Banyas, M.S., NIMHD
Sujata Bardhan, Ph.D., NICHD
Rick Berzon, DrPH, NIMHD
Behrous Davani, Ph.D., NIGMS
Brandin DeChabert, B.A. NIDA
Troy Dildine, B.A., NCCIH
Qi Duan, Ph.D., NIBIB
Andrew Eron, M.A., NIMHD
Melissa Green Parker, Ph.D., OD
Tanetta Isler, M.S., NCATS
Patricia Jones, DrPH, MPH, M.S., MBA, NIA
Lindsey Martin, Ph.D., NIEHS
Shelly Pollard, MBA, NIMHD
Antonello Punturieri, M.D., Ph.D., NHLBI

Annual Dissemination Day 2021
2021-10-14 09:00 - 11:00 | via Zoom link

Third Annual Sister Cities Conference 2021: A Doorway to Your Destination
2021-10-11 - 2021-10-15

Northeast Ohio Sexual and Gender Minority Collaborative Partnership (NEOSCP)
2021-10-07 17:00 - 19:00 | via Zoom link
TO REGISTER (and for Zoom link)
PLEASE CONTACT GINGER MARSHALL: gmarshall1@metrohealth.org
Who are We?
A group of healthcare providers that foster collaboration, community accountability, and medical education regarding sexual and gender minority (SGM) people in Northeast Ohio. We started this partnership because many of us in different hospital systems share patients, collaborate on research, and want to connect and learn from each other to support the health of SGM communities. We want to invite ALL people interested in the mission and pillars of our work to join us.

Our Mission:
Our mission is to optimize the health of sexual and gender minority individuals in Northeast Ohio through cross-institutional collaboration in research, education, community advocacy, and clinical care.

Four pillars of our work:

Community Outreach/Advocacy
Research Collaboration
Medical Education
Advancing Clinical Practice

At our first official meeting, we plan to introduce the group and then break up into workgroups focused on each of the four pillars to discuss and plan what we might do together. We anticipate quarterly meetings of the general body, with each workgroup deciding about how they will meet and operate.
All interested persons across discipline, profession, and training are welcome to participate.
If you have accessibility needs, please let us know.
Looking forward to connecting with you,
Clinicians from the SGM-focused teams at the VA Medical Center, University Hospitals, MetroHealth, and the Cleveland Clinic.

MetroHealth's Institute for H.O.P.E. Seminar Series-Addressing Social Determinants Of Health: What the United States Can Learn from Developing Countries
2021-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | via Webex

MetroHealth Public Health Research Institute Seminar Series: CHEEER Overview (Speed Rounds of Research)
2021-09-17 09:00 - 10:00 | via Zoom link

Global Cleveland: Welcoming Week 2021
2021-09-10 - 2021-09-17
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Institute for H.O.P.E. Seminar Series: Community Health Equity Through an Academic Lens
2021-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | via Webex
Webex Link: https://metrohealthsystem.webex.com/metrohealthsystem/j.php?MTID=md8e5881192f3b00e4d6eeddff3190d63
Suggested Reading
Relationship between poverty and obesity
Food pantry stigma
The 50 U.S. Neighborhoods and Cities With the Lowest Life

The Virtual National Health Equity Summit: The Leading National Forum on Practical Case Studies and Solutions for Advancing Health Equity
2021-06-07 - 2021-06-10
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Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) Seminar Series: Building Community Partnerships to Investigate Climate Change's Impact on Human Health
2021-06-04 09:00 - 10:00 | via Zoom link
https://cwru.zoom.us/j/93398828445?pwd=[REDACTED]

University Settlement - Homecoming Spirit Week 2021
2021-05-10 - 2021-05-14
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Unite Ohio: Building Connections for a Healthier Cleveland | Virtual Forum
2021-05-07 12:30 - 13:30

Institute for H.O.P.E. Seminar Series: A Prescription for the Neighborhood
2021-05-03 12:00 - 13:00 | via Zoom link
Meeting Link: https://metrohealthsystem.webex.com/metrohealthsystem/j.php?MTID=m76717a56a894ef9a930f67c9e4dd7091
Suggested Reading Links:
Frontiers | Neighborhoods’ Evaluation: Influence on Well-Being Variables | Psychology (frontiersin.org)
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/142/3/e20180261
Child Opportunity Index 2.0: Neighborhood Policy Reform – RWJF

Case Western Reserve University's Public Health Innovations Conference: Spring 2021
2021-04-29 - 2021-04-30 | via Zoom link

Health Disparities 2021: Moving Forward to Close the Gap in Minority and Ethnic Populations
2021-04-16 14:00 - 18:00
(Note: This event also occurs on April 17th in a different time slot – 8:00am-12:15 pm)
About the Course
Stroke, heart attacks and other related health disparities are devastating to communities across our nation due to their broad impact. These disparities ultimately result in death, disability, or limited engagement that leads to negative consequences in terms of financial stability, work-force numbers, care-giving, availability of expertise and guidance, with disproportionately higher rates in the African American and other minority communities. Greater awareness of the major issues surrounding stroke, heart attack and other health disparities in these populations is needed, as awareness is the first step in bringing about positive change. This conference will provide the evidence underlying stroke and other health disparities and will include a discussion of solutions to overcome the obstacles through lectures, case presentations, expert panels, and patient panels led by a nationally renowned faculty.
Learning Objectives

Critically assess the outcomes of local and national efforts to eliminate stroke and other health disparities in minorities and ethnic groups.
List challenges clinicians and patients/communities face that contribute to health disparities.
Describe the recent insights regarding social determinants of health and its impact on patient care.
Critically assess the impact of optimizing the Doctor-Patient relationship on eliminating stroke and other health disparities.
List the major areas where there are knowledge gaps in our understanding about stroke and other health disparities and identify interventions to mitigate these disparities.

Target Audience
Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Primary Care Providers, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, OB/GYNs, Urologists, Cardiologists, Interventional Radiologists, Public Health Specialists, Social Work Professionals, and Medical School Faculty.

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Master of Public Health Events: Case Competition
2021-04-07
The MPH Program is happy to announce that they have formed a collaboration with the Ohio State University College of Public Health to host a CWRU/OSU Case Competition in conjunction with National Public Health Week 2021. Teams of students from CWRU and OSU will compete to develop the best and most innovative public health solutions to an identified problem. The purpose of this case is to provide recommendations to mitigate and prevent the spread of COVID-19 among staff and those incarcerated in Ohio’s jails. The partnering organization is the ACLU of Ohio. The Case Competition will be held on Wednesday, April 7th.
What is a Case Competition?
A Case Competition brings teams of students together to develop solutions to an identified issue. The winning team is selected based on the merits (based on defined criteria and as judged by relevant experts) of their solutions.
How does this Case Competition work?
Teams from CWRU and teams from OSU will compete in a preliminary case competition. The winner from each school will then face one another in the final round of the competition. Community partners representing relevant organizations and expertise will serve as judges. There is a cash prize for the winning team!

Please direct questions to Andrew (arm161@case.edu)

Dr. Sehgal and MetroHealth Institute for H.O.P.E. Seminar Series
2021-04-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Dr. Ash Sehgal, Co-Director of the CHEEER, virtual lecture series focusing on social determinants of health in partnership with the Institute for H.O.P.E. at MetroHealth Medical Center. The series will feature expert speakers and is open to the public.

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The Climate Crisis: Addressing Impacts on Clinical Practice in the Great Lakes Region
2021-03-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Virtual

3rd Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference
2021-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
The 3rd annual Diversity in Medicine Conference, hosted by medical students at the University of Michigan Medical School. The conference will take place virtually on Saturday March 6th, 2021. Our theme this year is Enacting Change: The Physician’s Role in Social Justice, Diversity, and Intersectionality. We invite you to submit abstracts broadly related to increasing diversity among healthcare providers. For more information, see below. Please register using the link below to attend what promises to be an informative and inspiring day of programming.
DiM 2021 Abstract Submission
Conference Registration

Improving Child Health: Medical, Legal, Environmental & Educational Partnerships
2021-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | via Zoom link
Using pediatric asthma management as a case study, Dr. Vanessa Maier [2nd Round Pilot Awardee](Medical Director, School Health Program, The MetroHealth System) and Katie Feldman (Managing Attorney, Health & Opportunity, The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland) will discuss how improving children’s health requires more than just medical care. School-based health centers, medical-legal partnerships (MLP) and environmental justice efforts all help reduce disparities and improve health outcomes. Hear how Legal Aid’s MLP sites in pediatrics at MetroHealth and at the UH Rainbow Center for Women & Children use legal services as an intervention to address housing conditions, advocate for specialized educational plans, and develop plans for families’ economic and social needs.
Dr. Vanessa Maier (Learn more about her Project with the CHEEER by clicking the picture)

Zoom Link
A question and answer session will follow the virtual presentation.
Free and open to the community.

Dr. Sehgal and MetroHealth Institute for H.O.P.E. Seminar Series
2021-03-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Dr. Ash Sehgal, Co-Director of the CHEEER, is launching a new virtual lecture series focusing on social determinants of health in partnership with the Institute for H.O.P.E. at MetroHealth Medical Center. The series will feature expert speakers and is open to the public.

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Reference Links:

Social Interventions Research and Evaluations Network
National Academy of Medicine Report on Integrating Social Care into the Delivery of Health Care

Health Equity and Research in Practice
2021-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | via Zoom link
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HCGC Flyer (PDF)
HCGC Webinar Series Information

Monthly CBRN Meeting: January 2021
2021-01-14 09:30 - 10:00 | via Zoom link
Date/Time: Thursday, January 14th, 2021 @ 9 am – 10:30 am
Location: via Zoom Meeting
Topic:
In kicking off the year in the spirit of participatory research, we want this first meeting of 2021 to be a discussion with the group on prior feedback regarding the purpose and goals of the CBRN, topics of interest to cover for the year, and incorporating community and pilot awardee voices in setting the agenda for the future. We will also spend the last half hour of the meeting with pilot awardees only discussing our upcoming progress report due to the NIH.
We look forward to productive, engaging and inclusive meetings in the year to come and thank you all for your continued commitment.
The Community Based Research Network comes together the second Thursday of every month to hear and discuss issues related to community-based participatory research. The group is made up of our new investigator development award grantees and their community partners, CRSI scholar alumni, other applicants for the pilot awards, and community members involved in other CHEEER research projects.
If you’d like to attend, or get more information, please send a note indicating you’d like to get on the CBRN listserv to reducedisparity@gmail.com.
