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November 2020
Diabetes Awareness Month Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! This month of reflection and action is an opportunity to raise awareness for those who are at risk for diabetes and tell or share stories among those who are currently living with diabetes. Check out the American Diabetes Association website and snag some campaign materials for Diabetes Awareness Month 2020.
Find out more »National Epilepsy Awareness Month
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month! National Epilepsy Awareness Month is an effort to end the stigma surrounding the disorder, and generate compassion and understanding for people who live with epilepsy. Many people will #WearPurple to spread awareness throughout the month but there are many other ways to show your support. Check out the Epilepsy Foundation Colorado website for more ideas on how to help spread awareness!
Find out more »Colorado Cancer Coalition Virtual Symposium
The 4th Annual Colorado Cancer Coalition Symposium: COVID-19 and Cancer will share COVID-19 impacts on cancer care in Colorado as well as an opportunity to network virtually and learn more about the coalition's task forces. The Symposium will be hosted virtually on November 5 and 6. CCC's Executive Director, Sara Froelich, will be speaking on the Policy & Advocacy Panel at 10:00am on November 5. If you are interested in attending, please use this link to register.
Find out more »Center for Health Progress – Annual Luncheon and Documentary Screening
The Center for Health Progress' Annual Luncheon provides opportunities to learn about health and health equity, connect with grassroots leaders, advocates, health care professionals, legislators and others. This year, CHP created a platform for immigrants to stand in their own power, own their story, and demand the change they and their communities want and deserve. Attendees will have the opportunity to join in the virtual premiere of a documentary short film and learn about the pain, injustice, resilience, and resourcefulness…
Find out more »“The New Better: Ethical Leadership to Guide Our Pandemic Recovery.” A webinar presented by the Colorado Health Institute and the Denver Foundation
The Denver Foundation and the Colorado Health Institute invite you to a discussion on how we will strive to create a new and better society following the pandemic, focusing on mental health and the impact of social isolation and anxiety brought about by physical distancing. Panelists moderated by Matthew Wynia, MD, MPH include State Rep. Leslie Herod (HD-8), Ben Miller, The Well Being Trust, The Rev. Dr. Timothy Tyler, Shorter Community African Methodist Episcopal Church, and Dace West, The Denver…
Find out more »December 2020
Hot Issues in Health 2020
Hot Issues in Health brings together a diverse crowd of state legislators, regional and local policymakers, representatives from insurance carriers and health systems, consumer advocates, health care providers, researchers, students and journalists. Hosted by the nonpartisan Colorado Health Institute, the event has convened the state’s leading thinkers to discuss pressing issues related to health and health care for nearly 20 years. Info and registration can be found here.
Find out more »COVID-19 Vaccines to Protect Our Communities – A Webinar
In conversation with CDC Foundation President and CEO Dr. Judy Monroe, CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Anne Schuchat will discuss the current COVID-19 response, including the latest information about vaccines, and vaccine distribution plans. A local expert will also speak about vaccine-related challenges and opportunities. This will be the CDC Foundation’s second webinar of a series for community-based organizations and their partners. Please use this link to register for this webinar.
Find out more »The Black Men’s Project – Virtual Wellness Summit
The Virtual Wellness Summit will be presented via Zoom. Black/African American men will speak about the importance of mental wellness in the climate of social unrest and COVID-19. Speakers will share their inspirational stories, experiences, coping skills, workable strategies, encouragement to seek help, and resources for achieving mental health/wellness. Attendance is free. Please use this link for more information.
Find out more »State of Working Colorado 2020
Join Charles Brennan, the Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP) Deputy Director of Research, from 11:00am to noon, December 29, for a live webinar on the most salient findings from the 2020 State of Working Colorado report. The presentation will highlight the challenges and opportunities in the state's economy moving forward. CCLP produces the State of Working Colorado periodically to gauge how the economy is performing for workers across the income spectrum. The publication is intended to help stakeholders…
Find out more »January 2021
Digital Strategies and Solutions for Consumer Health Engagement
Digital-solutions providers and healthcare organizations discuss solutions and best practices to improve health engagement across healthy, at-risk, chronic, and sick populations. During the session, participants will focus on the following questions: How has COVID impacted healthcare consumer health engagement and access to care and what are the implications for 2021 and beyond? What engagement strategies and technology solutions have been most effective across different markets including Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial populations? What strategies are most effective for actively engaging consumers and improving quality and access…
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