Greetings, everyone!
I hope this message finds you well as we begin another semester. May seems to fly by. I had the opportunity to attend NCORE and give two invited sessions with colleagues. One was a full-day advancing anti-racism strategy pre-conference and the other was about the challenges of leading JEDI work in health and medicine. It was the first time there was a health equity thread within the NCORE Conference and it was wonderful that a group of us had the opportunity to present the work. In May, Dr. Clyde Wilson Pickett and I published The Untapped Talents of Senior Diversity Officers in Inside Higher Ed.
On the last day of May, Drs. Ria DasGupta and Sumun Pendakur presented on Asian Americans Beyond the Numbers. During the talk, I emphasized the importance of disaggregating data to better understand the experiences of Asian American subgroups. Also referring to the month being focused on mental health awareness so that we could better support Asian American populations, I shared data about Asian Americans and suicide. More information can be found on the American Psychological Association page: Suicide Among Asian Americans.
Last week, I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Van Bailey during our Fireside Chat to discuss racism, transphobia, mental health and wellness, and fashion during PRIDE Month. To view this Fireside Chat, please go to the JEDI D2L Page. Dr. Callie Watkins Liu has put together some resources for us to learn more about how to support LGBTQ+ communities after last week’s Power, Privilege, & Positionality orientation. For those interested in learning more about PRIDE events in Boston and Beyond, this is a link to a curated list from WGBH.
As we look forward to June, I anticipate that we will soon hear from the Supreme Court about the Harvard and UNC cases. Over the past several months, I have attended various presentations about the court cases and possible outcomes. Research shows that diversity in teams improves outcomes within the organizations. There are real benefits to diversity. The Harvard and UNC cases are focused on the benefits of diversity and not focused on lived experiences.
Our work at the IHP has centered on equity in that we recognize systemic oppression in the lived experiences of marginalized and minoritized communities. In the medical field and health professions, we can point to real and specific racial health disparities. At the IHP, we support all students to learn about equity issues in health and our society so that they can become better healthcare providers for all patients.
I have been saddened by the bills that have been introduced and passed in other states that would limit students’ abilities to learn about social determinants of health, the history of race and racism in the country, and the current racialized experiences individuals and groups have. As I think about Juneteenth and the history of the holiday, I recognize how far we have come, but I also recognize similarities in how Texas was resistant to change as it is now. As I shared Derrick Bell’s quotes, which have stayed with me, they both show the struggle for racial justice as a constant one and for us to have hope in this struggle.
“Both history and experience tell us that each new victory over injustice both removes a barrier to racial equality and reveals another obstacle that we must, in turn, grapple with and – eventually overcome” (Bell, 1987, p. 257).
“...continued struggle can bring about unexpected benefits and gains, which justify continued endeavor in themselves. You can recognize miracles that you did not plan, and value such miracles for what they are rather than always measuring their worth by their likely contribution to traditional goals” (Bell, 2000, p. 543).
In community,
Kimberly A. Truong, PhD
Chief Equity Officer
P.S. The JEDI Office will be taking a break from disseminating the JEDI Newsletter until September 2023. We will continue to send out more condensed communications regarding programs and initiatives.
P.P.S. Kim will be out of the office June 21-July 4 and Callie will be out of the office June 23-July 4 for vacation. Please reach out to ktruong@mghihp.edu if it is an urgent matter. We look forward to connecting with you before vacation or when we get back!
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- Fall PPP Facilitator and Participant Recruitment
- Upcoming IHP JEDI Events
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JEDI Office and IHP JEDI Updates
- IHP Highlights
- Continued JEDI Learning
- Resource Sharing
- Community Events
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Fall PPP Facilitator and Participant Recruitment |
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Power, Privilege, and Positionality Facilitator and Participant Recruitment
The next PPP panel will be held on August 30th, 3:30-5:00pm (with asynchronous engagement on D2L for a month prior to the panel), via Zoom. If you have participated in PPP at least once and are interested in facilitating (this counts as part of the participation goal), please sign up here. To participate in PPP, please sign up here.
This year’s theme is “Health at the intersection of race, gender and sexuality.”
As in years past, the IHP has an institutional goal of 100% of faculty and staff involvement in at least one PPP per "thematic" year. Participation in one PPP means completing the asynchronous modular content and attending the PPP panel as a participant or helping as a facilitator. The Fall/August session is the second iteration of this theme and the final one will be January 2024.
We are able to provide a small gift to student facilitators that can be picked up from the JEDI Office after PPP.
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Upcoming IHP JEDI Events for the IHP Community |
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JEDI at the Park
Back by popular demand, stop by JEDI at the Park on July 20th 12-2pm! This is an informal way to connect with members of the JEDI Office and faculty, staff, and students involved in JEDI work at the IHP.
We will have games and good conversation. All are invited.
We will be located at the Park area behind Shouse with lunch. Please RSVP so we know how much food to order.
Please email cwatkinsliu@mghihp.edu if you have any questions.
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Join the JEDI Office Boston Trivia Summer Raffle
Are you new to Boston and want to learn more about JEDI history? Are you interested in learning some fun facts? Please join the JEDI Office Summer Raffle by answering 5 questions to our quiz correctly. You'll be entered into a raffle for swag and other fun experiences!
Open to IHP community members until supplies last or July 15th, whichever comes first!
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Bellack Library and IHP JEDI Office Hosting an IHP Reading Club
The Bellack Library and the IHP JEDI Office host a Reading Club session on July 12th, 12-1 via zoom. This will serve as a space to discuss readings that address both historical and current JEDI issues and will focus on shorter reads such as articles, book chapters and journal chapters/excerpts. The July event will be discussing the idea of "The Third Reconstruction" by Joseph Peniel. Reach out to Bellack library (jbell@mghihp.edu) or the JEDI Office (cwatkinsliu@mghihp.edu) for more information. Please register to receive the zoom link.
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JEDI Open Office Hours
July 6th 12-1pm in-person at the JEDI Office (Building 34, 2nd floor)
Please stop by the JEDI Office if you would like to connect with the JEDI Office, need support, and/or want to chat about anything/everything related to JEDI at the IHP and beyond.
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Recruiting JEDI Student Leaders
Are you interested in joining JEDI-related student organizations as a leader or member? Please reach out to the contacts listed below to tell them about your interest.
MEDS: Minorities Engaged in Dialogue and Service is committed to establishing and strengthening relationships between People of Color at the IHP. MEDS provides a space for community building via dialogue, networking, and service. Contact studentlife@mghihp.edu
SRJH: Students for Racial Justice in Health Care is a group to facilitate dialogue about racial justice, both within the IHP community and beyond. Contact jwong1@mghihp.edu
KinsIHP is club provides a forum for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer-identified students and allies. The club is open to any student who has an interest in LGBTQ-related health. Each academic year, the club invites speakers to address LGBTQ health-related issues. The club also gives presentations on LGBTQ issues for the IHP community. The club is active and has regular meetings and social events. The club also networks with MGH LGBT's Employee Resource Group and has participated in volunteer events at Fenway Community Health in Boston. Contact studentlife@mghihp.edu
ISAAC: International Student, Scholar, and Alumni Club is a club dedicated to supporting its members in the pursuit of academic and social achievements at the IHP, promoting the diverse international cultures to the rest of the IHP community, providing networking opportunities for students scholars, and alumni, advocating for the rights and interests of international students, scholars, and alumni, and encouraging social, intellectual and cultural interactions between the international student community and other organizations at the IHP. All IHP international students, alumni, visiting scholars, faculty members and anyone who is interested in the diverse cultures and lifestyles of the global community is welcome to join the society. Contact jwong1@mghihp.edu
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BIPOC IHP Family! We invite you all to join us for monthly BIPOC community building spaces! This is a space that intends to create relationships between BIPOC-identifying IHP students, staff, faculty and alumni, through dialogue, social events, programming and more.
We will BIPOC Meet and Greet for July. We will resume in the BIPOC Meet and Greet in August!
This space initially started under Shauna Worrell-Waldron in the School of Nursing, was carried on by Jammy Torres-Millet from the JEDI Office and is now being co-hosted with the JEDI Office and different co-facilitators. Let Dr. Callie Watkins Liu know if you are interested in co-facilitating in August.
If you are interested in being added to the email list, please complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/VrG8b8r32p
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JEDI Office D2L Page
Keep informed about various JEDI Office and other IHP JEDI-related events and initiatives (e.g., Black Employee Resource Group, JEDI Fellows projects, etc.) on the D2L page. We update our D2L page regularly with information and resources.
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JEDI Office and IHP JEDI Updates |
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From the Director of JEDI Education and Programs
Faculty Development Days
On May 15th, 12-1pm, Dr. Callie Watkins Liu is presented a session “Discussing and Learning About IHP JEDI Curriculum Review Processes” along with Dr. Regina Doherty, Chair and Professor, Occupational Therapy; Gayun Chan-Smutko, Associate Chair, Genetic Counseling; Ann Seman, Director of Clinical Education, Genetic Counseling; Maureen Flynn, Chair, Genetic Counseling; Allison Cirino, Director of Student Research, Genetic Counseling; Rebecca Hill, Associate Dean, Prelicensure Programs, Nursing; Dr. Keshrie Naidoo, Director of the Academic Curriculum, Physical Therapy.
In the session, we walked through 4 different JEDI/Curriculum review processes, shared the tools that were utilized in those processes and shared lessons learned. Some of the participant take aways include: “Resources and pioneers are available on campus, so faculty do not need to start from scratch”; “Collaboration on updating the curriculum to meet JEDI standards is important.” and “think about the end goal for [the program] and build learning activities/assignments that are examples of what they could be doing as [Health Professionals] to advance JEDI”. You can watch the recording in the “Faculty Development Day” section of the JEDI D2L page.
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June 2023 PPP Panel summary
Some of my take aways include:
Engage in dialogue around word choice [because words do matter], But do not let that also deviate your shared north star whatever that may be.
Ask "what has happened to you?"… not "what is wrong w you?"
"The most important thing is to cultivate humility for a life long journey of openness, humility and curiosity."
Dallas' reflection about the importance of mindfulness and constantly re-evaluating your perspective.
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Post-PPP Debrief Activities
This semester, I collaborated with Claire Elling from the Online Pre-requisites program to curate a mini-PPP experience for the Online Pre-requisite instructors. This involved creating a modified D2L course page and holding a full group discussion session. I am very proud that we were able to design this in a way that could reach this valuable part of our IHP community and lays the groundwork for other ways we can continue to connect with our full IHP community. One participant mentioned that "The design of the workshop worked really well for me. The preparation ahead of time allowed me to think about the concepts and use the conversation time in the workshop effectively."
The Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) programs also held field specific post-PPP debriefs with their incoming students. The OT debrief discussion was co-facilitated by two JEDI Fellows, Katie McColgan and Tiffany Tsang, along with Emily Eddy from the OT department; and the PT one was co-lead by our current JEDI GA Kristtyan Tran and Keshrie Naidoo from the PT department. Each of these debrief sessions, play a vital role in students being able to integrate JEDI concepts and skills into their Health Profession knowledge and education.
According to the OT facilitators, "[s]tudent elaborated on their experiences completing the online modules and live session. We connected the topics of race, gender, and sexuality to how they play a role in our future careers as occupational therapists. Students emphasized the idea of fostering an inclusive culture and shared what they needed in order to ultimately create this culture."
The PT facilitators reported that they had "an important discussion that lead PT students to not only reflect about the PPP principles, but also think of specific action steps they can put into practice throughout their journey at the IHP and beyond! A key takeaway was the importance of acknowledging an individual’s intersectionality and being aware of the negative consequences our behavior can cause when we think that “equality” is the same as “equity”."
Every JEDI conversation or event is always a beginning not an end. Thank you to these programs for continuing the PPP conversations even after the culminating panel.
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Recognizing Juneteenth and Pride
Celebrating Juneteenth
On Monday, June 19th, we will be commemorating Juneteenth and I wanted to share some of my own thoughts and resources in preparation for that. For me, Juneteenth is an invitation to truly reflect on emancipation and freedom. There is a deep connection to history and for me it opens opportunity to visualize the world I want to create and be in. To this end, I appreciate the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) using Juneteenth as an opportunity for visioning around Blackness and Mental Health. I plan to use Monday, to fully engage in this dreaming and look forward to using some of these coloring pages that I might color online or print out for my own meditation process. I invite everyone to visit this history, think about what full emancipation could look like in our society and identify what concrete steps you could take today to get there.
Launching the JEDI Curated LGBTQIA+ Padlet
I have kicked off a new JEDI curated Padlet in honor of our 2023-2024 PPP theme of "Health at the Intersection of Race, Gender and Sexuality" and Pride month. This padlet includes foundational learning, information about advocacy and allyship and well as information about current legislation. Feel free to check it out and revisit as it will be updated throughout the year. You can find the Padlet on the IHP JEDI Community D2L page, under “JEDI Office Curated Padlets, Book Lists and Links” section.
Warm regards,
Dr. Callie Watkins Liu
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JEDI Council Meeting Summaries
At the May 2023 JEDI Council meeting, we discussed the admissions essay question. We talked about the standard question, CSD, and Genetic Counseling questions. We also discussed the Supreme Court impending decision. We tabled the conversation about recommendations to the Provost's Office until after the decision comes out.
At our meeting we discussed including more information on the JEDI section of the website with SHRS and SON JEDI initiatives as well as departmental contacts. Kim will reach out to the department chairs and deans again to see what they would like to include on the website (e.g., names of initiatives and contact).
The 2022-2023 JEDI Council meetings schedule is listed below:
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September 19 (2022) (summarized here)
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October 24 (summarized here)
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December 5 (summarized here)
- February 27 (summarized above)
- March 27 (summarized above)
- April 24 (summarized above)
- May 22 (summarized above)
You can also visit the JEDI Council website to find additional information at: https://www.mghihp.edu/campus-and-community-life/jedi-council
We will share dates about the 2023-2024 JEDI Council meetings once we have them.
Thank you to the members of the JEDI Council for their service this year:
- Rebecca "Kiki" Broadhurst
- Amanda Thai
- Jillian Christine Salis
- Antonia Makosky
- Callie Watkins Liu
- Mike Boutin
- M Meyer
- Gayun Chan-Smutko
- Keshrie Naidoo
- Lesley Maxwell
- Tomisin Olayinka
- Paula Milone-Nuzzo (co-chair)
- Peter Cahn
- Nara Gavini
- Sarah Welch
- Sarah McKinnon
- Steven Ciesielski
- Jessica Loeser
- Yolanda Mendez Rainey
- Kimberly Truong (co-chair)
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Do you have updates and resources to share with us?
Please email jedi@mghihp.edu to share any news, updates, JEDI-related projects with us. If there are JEDI-related resources you use and would like to share with others, please let us know. We would love to celebrate with you as well as share information about resources with the IHP community in our Newsletter!
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JEDI-related publications. Congratulations to the authors!
Irizarry-Pérez, C. D., Lugo-Neris, M. J., & Martinez-Fisher, A. (2023). Establishing cueing skills when treating bilingual speech sound disorders. Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders, 7 (2). Available at: https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/tlcsd/vol7/iss2/2
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Congratulations, Abraham!
Dr. Abraham Ndiwane, an Associate Professor of nursing has had their abstract selected for presentation at the 51st Annual NBNA Institute and Conference which will take place at the Hilton Atlanta, in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, August 1 - Sunday, August 6, 2023. The presentation is titled Examining student preparation for advancing care in a diverse society: A qualitative study on curricular, clinical, and cocurricular alumni experiences.
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Congratulations, Rawan!
Dr. Rawan AlHeresh, an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, received the 2023 International Service Award at the annual American Occupational Therapy Association conference in April. She was recognized as an Innovator in Community Based Rehabilitation for Refugees, which includes her founding of “Toward an All-Inclusive Jordan,” an academic-community partnership program to expand access to OT in refugee camps, changing the lives of over 300 displaced families who previously had no access to services.
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Ongoing JEDI Office Resources
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JEDI Office D2L page - Join our JEDI D2L Community Page to connect with resources, information, and to stay up to date on events.
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JEDI Curated Padlets - These padlets are intended as a collection of JEDI Office curated resources for your own ongoing JEDI learning, you will find different 101 videos, resources on teaching and learning, self-care and action and more. No matter where you are in your journey, I'm sure you will find something useful for your next steps. While these resources are geared towards students, faculty or staff they are open to everyone.
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Student padlet: https://padlet.com/JEDIOfficeIHP/StudentIHPJEDI
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Faculty padlet: https://padlet.com/JEDIOfficeIHP/FacultyIHPJEDI
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Staff padlet: https://padlet.com/JEDIOfficeIHP/StaffIHPJEDI
- JEDI Office Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihpjedi/
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HealthStream: MGBE Ending Racism: Everyone's Responsibility Phase 2
Members of the IHP along with other MGB entities participated in focus groups that led to the development of this training. This training is required of some MGB affiliates, but for those for whom it is optional, you can log into HealthStream and add it as a course. Simply click on "Catalog," and conduct a keyword search for "racism." This link will take you to the HealthStream website where you can search the catalog.
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Learning Opportunities from MGB DE&I (open to IHP)
‘We Are Upstanders’ Training:
Developing Skills for Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Healthcare
In a live, virtual session with a facilitator and colleagues, this course provides employees with greater understanding and confidence to address racism and other acts of discrimination in the work environment, whether from patients, their visitors/family members, or other staff. Through discussions of techniques, case studies, and policy, participants will develop skills for recognizing when to intervene to disrupt or respond to racism/discrimination, assessing their options for how to act, and enacting next steps.
Enroll at this HealthStream link: CLICK HERE, or search “Upstanders” in the catalog (classes listed in June and July!) CEUs available. For more information, click here.
Questions? Contact Jenna Faltas - Project Specialist, Health Equity, Office of the Chief Medical Officer, jfaltas@partners.org
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Incident Reporting
Students can report incidents to Jack Gormley, dean of student and alumni services and Title IX coordinator, for students by filling out the new Student Incident Report. This report is not anonymous. Dean Gormley shares this information with the department(s). For anonymous reporting, please use President Milone-Nuzzo's Institute Input.
If an employee has concerns related to their work, their manager, or other workplace matters, HR is always a resource to employees if they are not comfortable speaking with their manager. If they are comfortable speaking with their manager, HR encourages that as a first step. Faculty and staff are always welcome to meet with the Director of Human Resources: Sarah Welch, or a member of the HR team.
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MGH IHP Ombuds Program For Students
An Ombudsperson provides students with informal, impartial consultation and assistance addressing various concerns in a voluntary, confidential setting.
The role does not include decision-making or policy-setting for the Institute. An Ombudsperson cannot overrule the decisions or sanctions of IHP judicial boards, appeals committees, or other governing bodies. An Ombudsperson does not offer legal guidance and cannot serve as a student’s advisor during meetings or hearings with Institute faculty or staff.
If you have questions about Ombudspersons and how this unique role can support your experience at the MGH Institute, please contact us.
https://www.mghihp.edu/ihp-experience/health-wellness/ombuds-program-students
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Emergency Funds Form
The Financial Aid Office is available to assist students who may be experiencing financial difficulties. The Financial Aid Committee will review each application submitted to determine if a student is eligible for funding. We encourage students who have experienced unanticipated financial difficulties to apply. Please feel free to email Deborah Altsher with any questions: daltsher@mghihp.edu
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Free Headspace Account through MGB EAP
- 1000+ hours of mindfulness and sleep content
- Mini exercises for busy schedules
- Proven to reduce stress in just 10 days
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GreenPath Financial Counseling (free)
MGH IHP is an institutional member of the Harvard University Employees Credit Union. Students, staff, and faculty (whether or not you are a member of HUECU) have access to the GreenPath Financial Wellness Program.
As part of this program, you can take advantage of free one-on-one credit, budget, debt repayment and federal student loan counseling. A caring GreenPath expert will take time to understand your financial situation and develop a personalized plan that works for you.
In addition, GreenPath offers the following self-serve resources:
Free Webinars Register today for a free financial webinar presented by GreenPath education professionals. Or watch a recorded webinar at your convenience.
Financial Education Library These articles may help you get out of debt, stay out of debt, plan for major purchases and make smart financial decisions.
GreenPath Newsletter Pathways, GreenPath’s monthly newsletter, offers personal finance advice, tips and financial news updates.
Greenpath Blog GreenPath bloggers provide timely tips and insight on financial issues that may impact you.
Learning Lab+ GreenPath knows that the key to financial wellness is financial education, and that’s why they have developed Learning Lab+, a free online education portal designed by experts.
HUECU is offering a number of workshops, including ones on home loans, student loan forgiveness, and others. To see a list of upcoming workshops, click here.
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Lyra
Lyra is an AllWays Health Partners-sponsored benefit that connects Mass General Brigham employees and their dependents, who have Mass General Brigham Select or Plus employee health plans, to mental and emotional health care that is effective, convenient and personalized. Using technology, proven treatments and a network of top therapists and coaches, Lyra will match you to the right care for your needs, from short-term therapy and coaching to mental wellness tools.
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Young Professionals Group ERG Seeking Employee Nominations
Do you know a young professional who'd like to get more involved at Mass General Brigham?
We could use your help identifying employees who would add value to this important group as well as personally benefit from serving in a leadership position. Please take a moment to consider if someone from your team would be a good candidate for the Board.
The YPG Board positions include:
- Board Chair
- Operations Coordinator
- Communications Coordinator
- Career Development Coordinator
- Community Service Coordinator
- Social Events Coordinator
- Sports Coordinator
- Board Member at Large
Employees may nominate themselves or another individual for any of the Board positions. Board members may not serve consecutive terms in any position. The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, June 16.
Within the nomination form document, you will also see more information about the timekeeping policy for non-exempt employees.
Formed in October 2014, the mission of the MGB Enterprise Services YPG is to enhance employee engagement among young professional employees (ages 21-35**) by fostering growth and creating a sense of community through events and activities that may include:
1. forums with guest speakers (including Mass General Brigham leaders)
2. social gatherings
3. job skills workshops
4. charitable work
5. volunteer opportunities
6. intramural sports teams
This chapter of the Young Professionals is targeted towards the Enterprise Services audience, but all YPG events are open to all. MGH and BWH have their own Young Professionals chapters.
If you have any questions, please contact Tracey Tebrow, Director of Employee Programs and an HR Advisor to the MGB Enterprise Services YPG.
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Friday, June 16, 2023
2023 Health Equity Summit (Closing the Margin: Avenues to Health Equity) CALL FOR PROPOSALS
This regional Summit will take place on
Monday, October 30, 2023
The Summit is open to physicians, physician assistants, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals, medical residents and fellows, students, biomedical scientists, population health researchers, healthcare system leaders, healthcare policymakers, academic faculty and staff, non-profit organizations, community members, and others who are committed to equity in the health and biomedical sciences and bringing quality healthcare to underserved and under-represented populations.
CALL FOR CONFERENCE SESSION AND POSTER OR ORAL PRESENTATION PROPOSALS-DEADLINE - JUNE 16, 2023
We are seeking proposals for one-hour plenary and concurrent sessions connected with the annual themes and overall learning objectives for the conference. We are also seeking abstracts describing research, quality improvement, or innovation in areas of health equity for posters or oral presentations. Competitive proposals are thought-provoking and accessible to a broad technical and lay audience. We are particularly interested in proposals that address the following themes:
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Employee/Student/Institution
- Community
For more information on the annual theme and tracks, please click the PDF attached.
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Juneteenth at Boston Harbor Islands (June 17-19)
Join us to commemorate Juneteenth and learn more about Black history in Boston.
For more information, go to: https://www.bostonharborislands.org/event/juneteenth-2
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Boston Puerto Rican Festival
June 17 - December 17
The Boston Puerto Rican Festival has 6 events going on between now until December, including their 2-day festival at 1 City Hall Square on July 29-30. Check out their events at: https://www.puertoricanfestivalofma.org
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Juneteenth, June 19, 2023
2023 Boston Juneteenth Emancipation Observance
12-7pm
Celebrate Freedom and Black Joy at the 13th ANNUAL JUNETEENTH EMANCIPATION OBSERVANCE
Join us at the National Center of Afro American Artists for a day full of education, family fun, & more!
THEME- JUNETEENTH: HONORING OUR MARTYRS AND HEROES
JUNE 19TH, 2023
12:00 PM FLAG-RAISING @ DILLAWAY-THOMAS HOUSE
1:00 PM PARADE TO THE MUSEUM OF THE NCAAA ( STARTING AT ROXBURY HERITAGE STATE PARK - 183 ROXBURY ST)
2:15 PM MUSEUM GROUNDS OPEN
4:00 PM BOSTON JUNETEETH EMANCIPATION OBSERVANCE PROGRAM BEGINS (THE MUSEUM OF THE NCAAA - 300 WALNUT AVE)
For more information go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-boston-juneteenth-emancipation-observance-tickets-628348556447
Museum Admissions free at: MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
On Monday, June 19, 2023, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), and longstanding partner Citizens invite the community to enjoy a free open house honoring Juneteenth, the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S.
Drop-in activities include art making; music, dance and poetry performances; and a City Talks discussion about the legacy and future of Juneteenth. Running from 10 am to 5 pm, the event offers free admission for Massachusetts residents, including access to Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence.
Tickets will be available in person on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
"Nothing New Under the Sun: The Struggle for Health Equity"
Jinel Scott, MD, the Chief Quality Officer/Associate Chief Medical Officer will be speaking for MGB Radiology as they hold their Grand Rounds titled "Nothing New Under the Sun: The Struggle for Health Equity".
Meeting ID: 846 2261 0669 Password: mgbgr
Dial in: 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 846 2261 0669 Password: 473260
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
LEAP Connect Session
Don't miss this LEAP Connect workshop with Marsha Aizumi and Aiden Aizumi on Bringing Visibility and Voice to the API Community
LEAP Connect session
June 21st at 12pm-1pm (PT)/3pm-4pm(ET)
During this LEAP Connect session, our speakers will discuss their story and the creation of visibility, compassionate spaces, and transformation for LGBTQ+ Nikkei and their families and how they provide culturally-rooted support, education, community-building, and advocacy.
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn and grow as an API leader by RSVPing today, and share this invite to your colleagues via email or social media.
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University of Rochester's 2023 Juneteenth Talk
Thursday, June 22, 2023
6 - 7:15 p.m. (ET)
Join Shane Campbell-Staton ’08, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at Princeton University, on 6/22 for The Biological Impact of the Human Footprint, an engaging discussion on how the human footprint is transforming the planet and how science, politics, and culture are intricately connected in unexpected ways. Campbell-Staton will share his groundbreaking research of these real-world connections and the unique way he utilizes audio and visual media to bring science to the public including the development of his upcoming PBS documentary, The Human Footprint.
University of Rochester Trustee Curtis J. Johnson ’88 will facilitate a conversation on Campbell-Staton’s personal story of the challenges he overcame at Rochester and elsewhere, the opportunities he’s cultivated, and the life lessons he’s learned along the way.
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MGB Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration - Freedom and Perseverance
Jun 27th, 2023 @12:00 pm EDT
RSVP REQUIRED: This event has participation limit of 70 In-Person attendees. To confirm your attendance and reserve your seat please visit the Event Page.
Event Contact: Nate Granito (NGRANITO@mgh.harvard.edu)
Disclaimer: Photos and videos will be recorded during this event. By joining the event you are providing your consent for your photos and videos to be recorded.
On June 27, from noon to 1 p.m., Mass General Brigham will host its Juneteenth Celebration, with a theme of Freedom and Perseverance and a discussion with Fredara Hadley, PhD, ethnomusicology professor in the Music History Department at The Julliard School.
The event will be held in a hybrid format, with in an in-person audience at the Markell Conference Center at Assembly Row in Somerville and a livestream audience.
To RSVP for the in-person event at Assembly Row, click “Enroll” on this calendar item. If you are attending in-person, lunch will be provided at 11:30am prior to the start of the event.
Lynnette M. Watkins, MD, MBA, an ophthalmologist and president and chief operating officer for Cooley Dickinson Hospital, will host the event.
Please feel free to download this event flyer to print for display in an employee break room or common area at your member organization.
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MGB Schuyler Bailar - Pride Month Celebration
Jun 28th, 2023 @12:00 pm EDT
RSVP REQUIRED: This event has participation limit of 70 In-Person attendees. To confirm your attendance and reserve your seat please visit the Event Page.
Event Contact: Nate Granito (NGRANITO@mgh.harvard.edu)
Disclaimer: Photos and videos will be recorded during this event. By joining the event you are providing your consent for your photos and videos to be recorded.
In celebration of Pride Month, Mass General Brigham will be hosting speaker Schuyler Bailar at noon on Wednesday, June 28.
This hybrid event is open to Mass General Brigham employees and will be hosted in Room B at the Markell Conference Center at Assembly Row and also take place virtually via livestream.
To RSVP for the in-person event at Assembly Row, be one of the first 70 people to click “Enroll” on this calendar item. If you are attending in-person, lunch will be provided at 11:30am prior to the start of the event.
Bailar (he/him) is the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division 1 men’s team. By 15, he was one of the nation’s top-20 15-year-old breast-strokers. By 17, he set a national age-group record. In college, he swam for Harvard University, on Harvard’s winningest team in 50 years.
Schuyler’s difficult choice – to transition while potentially giving up the prospect of being an NCAA Champion – was historic. His story has appeared everywhere from 60 Minutes to The Washington Post. Schuyler’s tireless advocacy has earned him numerous honors including LGBTQ Nation’s Instagram Advocate for 2020.
In 2021, Schuyler also released his first middle-grade novel, “Obie Is Man Enough.” And in 2022, Schuyler created LaneChanger.com making gender literacy education accessible to every team, school and company.
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