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Black Health and Wellness
Know the Past, Shape the Future" in Recognition of Black History Month
Military Veteran Outreach
Tuesday, September 14
The recent events in Afghanistan have affected many in our communities, especially military veterans. Please know that you are not alone!
As combat veterans themselves, Dr. Daniel Blash, vice dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion and chief diversity officer for the School of Medicine, and SMSgt Esmeralda Aharon, USAF, program director for staff and community engagement, invite military veterans to a moment of reflection over lunch. Kindly RSVP no later than Friday, September 10.
SLUSOM Equity and Wellness Lecture Series: "Forward, Together"
July-August 2021
- Utilizing HR Resources, presented by La Juana Walker-McGill, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, ComPsych
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Caring for Others Where We Work and Play, presented by Denise Hooks-Anderson, M.D., FAAFP
- Improving Self Care, presented by Lauren Schwarz, Ph.D.
Recording unavailable - Cultivating Professional and Personal Resilience, presented by Daniel Blash, Ph.D., LPC
Ya Me Vacun茅 Contra COVID-19, 驴Ahora Qu茅?
Presentado en espa帽ol
Martes 27 de abril
La Oficina de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusi贸n de la Facultad de Medicina se asoci贸 con expertos comunitarios para responder sus preguntas sobre la vacuna COVID-19. Durante el seminario, escuchamos a expertos en investigaci贸n, enfermedades infecciosas y medicina familiar y comunitaria para responder las preguntas comunes sobre las vacunas COVID-19. El seminario en l铆nea fue moderado por Esmeralda Aharon, M.A., directora de programa s para el personal y relaciones comunitarias de la Oficina de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusi贸n, Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Saint Louis.
Los panelistas incluyeron:
- Daniel Blash, Ph.D., Vice decano de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusi贸n y Director de Diversidad, Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Saint Louis
- Diego Abente, Presidente y CEO, Casa de Salud
- Lourdes T. Bailon, Directora Ejecutiva, STLJuntos
- Yvonne M. Buhlinger, MSW, CHCEF, Vice Presidenta Ejecutiva, Fundaci贸n de Salud y Vice Presidenta de Desarrollo y Relaciones Comunitarias, Affinia Cl铆nica de la Salud
- Julia L贸pez, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW, Instructora de Medicina, Divisi贸n de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Washington en St. Louis
- Christina Garc铆a, Ph.D., Profesora Asistente, Idiomas, Literaturas y Culturas, Universidad de Saint Louis
- Jes煤s Garc铆a-Mart铆nez, MD, MSc, Ph.D., Decano Asociado de Investigaci贸n, Profesor de Ciencias Cl铆nicas de la Salud, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Doisy de la Universidad de Saint Louis
Women in Medicine and Science: Tackling COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
What鈥檚 True, What鈥檚 Myth, Who Should I Believe?
Tuesday, March 16
The School of Medicine partnered with experts to answer your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. During the one-hour online seminar, we heard from experts in research, infectious disease, and family and community medicine on the facts about COVID-19 vaccines. The choice to be vaccinated for COVID-19 is a personal one. It's vital to ask questions and be informed with the latest information that will allow you to make a good decision for yourself.
Panelists included:
- Sharon Frey, M.D., clinical director of SLU鈥檚 Center for Vaccine Development and principal investigator of the Moderna trial at SLU
- Denise Hooks-Anderson, M.D., assistant dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and associate professor, Family and Community Medicine at Saint Louis University
- Niva Lubin-Johnson, M.D., FACP, an internal medicine physician based in Chicago, an advocate of quality health care for all, especially the underserved and underrepresented. Dr. Niva Lubin-Johnson served as the 119th President of the National Medical Association (NMA) and serves as chair of the Women Physicians Section Governing Council for the American Medical Association (AMA).
Moderated by:
- Esmeralda Aharon, M.A., program director, staff and community engagement for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Hosted by:
- Daniel Blash, Ph.D., Vice Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion鈥� and Chief Diversity Officer, Saint Louis University School of Medicine鈥�
Mi Familia y la Vacuna de COVID-19
Martes, Marzo 2
La Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Saint Louis se asoci贸 con la comunidad Latinx para responder a preguntas sobre la vacuna COVID-19. Escuchamos a expertos en investigaci贸n, enfermedades infecciosas, inmigraci贸n y el Consulado de M茅xico. La decisi贸n de vacunarse contra COVID-19 es personal. Es vital hacerle preguntas a su m茅dico familiar hasta que tenga respuestas que le permitan tomar una buena decisi贸n para usted y su familia.
Los panelistas incluyeron:
- Esmeralda Aharon, M.A., Directora de Programas, Participaci贸n del Personal y la Comunidad de la Oficina de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusi贸n de la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Saint Louis
- Daniel Blash, Ph.D., Vicedecano de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusi贸n y Director de Diversidad, Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Saint Louis
- James F. Duffy, S.J., M.D., Decano Asociado de Curr铆culo Cl铆nico, Profesor Asistente de Medicina Interna, Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Saint Louis
- Christina Garc铆a, Ph.D., Profesora Asistente, Idiomas, Literaturas y Culturas, Universidad de Saint Louis
- Jes煤s Garc铆a-Mart铆nez, MD, MSc, Ph.D., Decano Asociado de Investigaci贸n, Profesor de Ciencias Cl铆nicas de la Salud, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Doisy de la Universidad de Saint Louis
- Julia L贸pez, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW, Instructora de Medicina, Divisi贸n de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Washington en St. Louis
- Alfonso Navarro-Bernachi, C贸nsul Titular, Consulado de M茅xico en Kansas City, Missouri
- Jessica Piedra J.D., Abogada de Inmigraci贸n, Oficinas Legales de Jessica Piedra
COVID-19 Vaccine: Facts for the Community and Faith-Based Organizations
Feb 17, 2021
On Feb. 17, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the School of Medicine at Saint Louis University hosted an informative webinar, titled "COVID-19 Vaccine: Facts for the Community and Faith-Based Organizations."
Saint Louis University School of Medicine partnered with the faith community to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. During this 75-minute online seminar we heard from experts in research, infectious diseases and clergy members on what's true and what's myth about the vaccine.
Panelists included:
- Daniel Blash, Ph.D., Vice Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion鈥� and Chief Diversity Officer, Saint Louis University School of Medicine鈥�
- Sharon Frey, M.D., Clinical Director, Center for Vaccine Development, Saint Louis University鈥�
- Reverend Charles Norris, St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Louis, Mo.
- Pastor C. Myles Young, The Rock Church, Elk Grove, Calif.
Building Public Confidence: Debunking COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
Featuring Otha Myles, M.D., specialist in internal medicine and infectious diseases
Feb. 2, 2021
On Feb. 2, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the School of Medicine at Saint Louis University hosted an informative webinar, "Building Public Confidence: Debunking COVID-19 Vaccine Myths."
In order to dispel myths around the COVID-19 vaccine, we partnered with clergy leaders of all denominational backgrounds to build public confidence to successfully vaccinate our diverse community. During this one-hour online seminar, we heard from experts in research, infectious disease and family and community medicine on the facts about COVID-19 vaccines and why you should get the vaccine.
Panelists included:
- Otha Myles, M.D., specialist in internal medicine and infectious diseases, and founder of the Infectious Disease Clinic at Mercy Hospital
- Daniel Blash, Ph.D., Saint Louis University's vice dean of diversity, equity and inclusion, and chief diversity officer
- Denise Hooks-Anderson, M.D., Saint Louis University's interim assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, and associate professor of family and community medicine
- Jo-Ann Jose, M.D., M.P.H., division of infectious diseases, allergy and immunology, SLUCare
John H. Gladney, M.D., Virtual Awards and Recognition Webinar
- Keynote Speaker: Contessa Metcalfe, M.D., BRAVO reality TV star of Married to Medicine and Saint Louis University School of Medicine alumnus
- Special Guests: Judith Gladney, daughter of John H. Gladney, M.D. and Connie Agard, daughter of John H. Gladney, M.D.
- Co-panelist: Daniel Blash, Ph.D., Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer for the School of Medicine, Saint Louis University
- Co-panelist: Denise Hooks-Anderson, M.D., Interim Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- Co-panelist: Robert Wilmott, Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean, School of Medicine, Saint Louis University
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Tribute, Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Starsky D. Wilson (Jan 2021)
- SNMA/LMSA Welcome Back Social (2019)
- Addressing the Role of Privilege and Discrimination in the Health Care Delivery System
- SLU Medical School Celebrates Figures in Black History: The Saint Louis University School of Medicine鈥檚 Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
celebrated Black History Month with a series of networking luncheons for faculty and
students. The luncheons were an opportunity for medical students to interact with
faculty and discuss workplace challenges.
- Henry Randall, M.D., Division Chief, Adult and Pediatric Abdominal Transplantation, was in attendance to share stories and give advice on navigating the workplace and career paths.
- Alicia Barnes, D.O., M.P.H., department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience encouraged students to connect to the National Medical Association (NMA) and other groups that encourage career development.
- Denise Hooks-Anderson, M.D., department of Family and Community Medicine, noted the importance of collaborating with peers in nearby universities to increase network opportunities.
- Daniel Blash, Ph.D., vice dean for diversity, equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer for the School of Medicine, said it鈥檚 important to cultivate relationships between our faculty and students. 鈥淥ur office serves as a catalyst for connecting these groups,鈥� Blash said.
- 2020 GBA/GIP Virtual Programming: Moderated Call on the Intersection of Planning, D&I, and Medical School Operations.
News
- SLU Medical Students Awarded John Berry Meachum, Mound City Scholarships
- Esmeralda Aharon, M.A., Program Director for Staff and Community Engagement, SLU School of Medicine Hosts HRC Health Fair
- Summer Scholars Program Prepares Next Gen for Careers in Medicine
- Esmeralda Aharon, M.A., program director for staff and community engagement was interviewed on KSDK-TV Ch. 5 about SLU's upcoming COVID-19 vaccine webinar geared toward the Latinx community
- Esmeralda Aharon, M.A., Named Program Director of Staff and Community Engagement for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Denise Hooks-Anderson, M.D., FAAFP, named Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Med School Alumnus, SLU Faculty Member Establish Fund to Help Students
- Open Letter to Crisis Standards of Care Advisory Committee
- COVID-19 Bias
- School of Medicine Graduates First All-Female Surgical Residency Class
- SLU, Partners Help Protect Neighbors By Distributing PPE