Minority and Multicultural Health Events Listing
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Every Monday
9:30 a.m.-noon
First Lutheran Church
463 North Maria Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55106
Audience: Hmong elderly
Description: Every Monday morning, Hmong elders meet to socialize, exercise, learn about health issues, and share a culturally appropriate meal. Transportation is provided.
Contact:
Jennifer Schneider
651-293-1261
seam-stpaul@hotmail.com
For more information: Southeast Asian Ministry
Every Thursday
10 a.m.-noon
Christ Lutheran Church gathering space - Southeast Asian Ministry (SeAM)
105 W. University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55103
Audience: Elders of the Cambodian community
Description: Every Thursday morning, Cambodian elders gather to socialize, exercise, learn about relevant health issues, and share a culturally appropriate meal. Transportation is provided.
Contact:
Jennifer Schneider
651-293-1261
seam-stpaul@hotmail.com
For more information: Southeast Asian Ministry
Last Saturday of every month
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hospitality Center for Chinese
China Place Building
1407 Cleveland Ave N.
St Paul, MN 55423
Audience: Chinese seniors
Description: This program provides an opportunity for Chinese seniors to socialize each other. It is held at the last Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hospitality Center for the Chinese, China Place Building, 1407 Cleveland Ave N. St. Paul, MN 55108. Seniors listen to some seminars given by Chinese physicians, invited by CSSC or other speakers. Seniors play chess, mahjiang game, potluck lunch.
Contact:
Yi Li You
952-200-8972
yiliyou@msn.com
For more information: Chinese Social Services Center
February 2012
February 7: Changing the Course of HIV/AIDS - 1 Black Life at a Time
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Urban Research and Outreach Center
2001 Plymouth Ave. N.
Minneapolis MN 55411
Description: On Tuesday, February 7, African American leaders and organizations of Minneapolis will come together in unity in commemoration of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). Presentations, performances, exhibits and free HIV testing will be available throughout the event.
Contact:
Woodrow Jefferson
612-590-9197
woodrow.jefferson@ourturningpoint.org
February 21: Grant Writing Workshop
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
New Creation Baptist Church
1414 East 48th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Audience: Anyone interested in learning how to successfully write a grant proposal
Cost: $25
Registration deadline: Feb. 14
Description: At this full-day workshop you will hear what it takes to successfully write a grant proposal, hear from a panel of funders, hear from a CPA on financial statements and receive a CD of over 70 resources. The nonrefundable registration fee includes lunch.
Contact:
Becky Cole
612-567-3630
OutreachNE@yahoo.com
For more information: Connecting Resources Together
February 22: Dr. José Pagán on Return on Investment
Noon-1 p.m.
Webinar
Audience: EHDI grantees and any others interested in the topic
Registration deadline: Feb. 21
Description: Join Dr. José Pagán to learn about how to assess the benefits and costs of health and health care interventions and programs. Registration is required. Register for Return on Investment
Contact:
Becky Stewart
651-315-8917
beckys@theimprovegroup.com
April 2012
April 23-24: Health Equity Conference: Eliminating Health Disparities
April 23: 2-7 p.m.
April 24: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Earle Brown Heritage Center
6155 Earle Brown Drive
Minneapolis, MN
Description: This will be two day conference event. The first day will begin at 2 p.m. with opening speaker Jane Delgado, PhD, President & CEO National Alliance for Hispanic Health, followed by a poster session and dinner. The next day will be an all day event with breakfast and lunch provided. There will be a variety of national and local speakers presenting information about health equity research topics including, community partnerships and biospecimen research. A full agenda will be available soon. Registration information is available at the Center for Health Equity website: www.med.umn.edu/che.
Contact:
Amy (Parker) Shanafelt
612-626-6796
park0607@umn.edu
For more information: Center for Health Equity
May 2012
May 21-June 8: 2012 Public Health Institute
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
2221 University Avenue SE STE350
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Audience: Professionals from public health and other health and human service organizations; city, county, state and federal government agencies; and private-sector businesses.
Description: The Public Health Institute, now in its 11th year, offers a courses for everyone practicing in or studying public health or fields related to public health. Participants can build or expand their professional expertise, learn best practices, broaden career options, network with other professionals or explore a new area of interest. Course content emphasizes theory to practice with opportunities for field trips, case studies, hands-on labs and simulations. Participate in fast-paced, interactive courses with an emphasis on theory to practice with opportunities for field trips, case studies, hands-on labs and simulations. Learn from local, national and international faculty and leading experts. Study about the impact of globalization, food protection, emerging infectious diseases, culturally responsive public health practices, health leadership and management, preparedness, women and child health, and research methods. Register for academic graduate credit or for non-credit continuing education hours. Limited financial support for select courses is available to qualifying participants.
Contact:
Meghan Taylor
612-626-8434
tayl0427@umn.edu
For more information: Public Health Institute