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Virtual "Time-Out" Session- "Free from Falls"- 4/21/21
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans? According to the CDC, one-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year. However, falls are not an inevitable part of aging. Join us as we discuss common myths about falls, how to protect yourself from falls, and community resources that are available!
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Date: Wednesday, Apr 21, 2021
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM;
Location: Zoom
Audience: Everyone Invited
Cost: Free;
Category: Health and Fitness
Contact: Savannah Parks Phone: 409-266-7542 Email:sjparks@utmb.edu Department: Health Resource Center
UTMB’s Institute for Translational Science and the Sealy Center for Environmental Health & Medicine invite you to participate in a conversation on “Spring Cleaning for a Healthy Home.”
This will be a VIRTUAL discussion on Thursday, April 22, 2021, 12-1pm.
This conversation features UTMB’s Sharon Croisant, MS, PhD, Professor, Department of Preventative Medicine and Population Health and Director, Community Engagement, Institute for Translational Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch; John Prochaska, DrPH, MPH, Associate Professor, Department of Preventative Medicine and Population Health and Director, Population Health Graduate Program at the University of Texas Medical Branch; and Jenn Thickitt, Air Program Manager and Lead Risk Assessor at the Galveston County Health District.
Please RSVP to Krista Bohn (krbohn@utmb.edu) for Link to the virtual discussion. You may submit questions in advance by emailing Krista or chat them during the discussion.
What are signs of mold in a household? What are the best practices for keeping your household disinfected from COVID-19? What household cleaners & chemicals are riskier than others, and how do we properly dispose of toxic chemicals? Are there “green” or non-harmful options? What about air pollution in my neighborhood? Bring your questions and join us as we explore and discuss the current knowledge and research revolving around Healthy Homes.
SCI Café is a community dialogue about science, health and possibilities among community members, researchers and scientists. The purpose is to engage and connect community members with science and science with the local community.
Date: Thursday, Apr 22, 2021
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM;
Location: Virtual - email krbohn@utmb.edu for link
Audience: Everyone Invited
Cost: Free;
Category: Health and Fitness
Contact: Krista Bohn Phone: 409-772-1881 Email:krbohn@utmb.edu Department: ITS
John P. McGovern Academy's Osler Reading Lecture Series - Session 3, April 22, 2021
The Osler Readings Lecture Series – Session 3
The series is hosted by Dr. Sandra Hatch, Professor and Chair ad Interim for the Department of Radiation Oncology and Osler Scholar. The purpose of the discussions is to promote excellence in patient care and outcome, based on the teaching principles of Sir William Osler. The session will consist of introductory remarks, a video, followed by a Q&A period. In-person attendance is offered, in accordance with the COVID-19 restrictions, as well as via Zoom. Please click here to review the reading in preparation of the discussion.
Session 3: April 22, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00pm, Health Education Center 1.200
“Care Carefully Series – Part 1” featuring Jessica Stauber, Osler Student Scholar
Lunch will be offered to those attending in person (boxed lunches from UTMB Catering).
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Date: Thursday, Apr 22, 2021
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM;
Location: Health Education Center 1.200
Audience: Administration Education Research Hospital Clinics Staff Students Faculty
Cost: None;
Category: Meetings
Contact: Rosemary Lindley Phone: x79680 Email:mcacadem@utmb.edu Department: McGovern Academy
The Wednesday Wellbeing Support Group, Wednesday, April 28th, 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
You are invited!
The Wednesday Wellbeing Support Group
Working in health care is a virtuous endeavor, yet it can impose distress, burnout, compassion fatigue and other issues in our lives. This support group is open to all UTMB employees and creates a space where you can talk about these issues in a candid and authentic way which may help to lighten those burdens and build solidarity amongst your colleagues. Join your facilitators, Rebecca Castro, Tammy Cupit and Jeff Farroni Wednesdays at 11am. We hope to see you there!
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