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SUMMARY:Normalize Brown Breasts®: Breast Assessment in Non-White Skin Tones with Nekisha Killings
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Killings is an equity strategist and maternal and child health advocate who speaks\, teaches\, and facilitates on topics related to equity and dismantling bias across various sectors. She is also the founder of The Melanated Mammary Atlas®\, the world’s largest database of clinical reference images showcasing conditions on brown breasts and chests!
URL:https://embrace.pitt.edu/event/normalize-brown-breasts-breast-assessment-in-non-white-skin-tones-with-nekisha-killings/
LOCATION:Homewood CEC Wellness Center\, 622 N Homewood Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Healthy Start Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:2025 Healthy Start Symposium – Bridging Gaps in the Fourth TrimesterThursday\, May 29 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM \nWilliam Pitt Union\, University of Pittsburgh: 3959 Fifth Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15260 \nAs part of a three-day event series focused on Black maternal health\, Day 2 invites community members\, providers\, and advocates to gather for a full day of connection\, learning\, and systems-shifting dialogue. Held at the William Pitt Union\, the 2025 Healthy Start Symposium will explore the theme: Postpartum Health Equity: Bridging Gaps in the Fourth Trimester. \nYou’ll hear from dynamic speakers\, including our keynote LaTasha Reece\, M.S.\, PMH-C\, CPD(CBI). LaTasha is a traumatic stress researcher\, lactation educator\, and postpartum doula. As co-founder of Postpartum Peace of Mind\, she works to provide equitable\, evidence-based postpartum care and education for Women of Color. Her work is grounded in lived experience and committed to dismantling the barriers that keep Black mothers from thriving. Attend breakout sessions\, engage with poster presentations\, and explore new pathways toward more equitable\, community-rooted postpartum care. \nChildcare will be available onsite\nLight breakfast and lunch included \nThe University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing and Healthy Start Inc. are jointly providing nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours for the educational activity entitled: Postpartum Health Equity: Bridging Gaps in the Fourth Trimester – Healthy Start Symposium 2025. Nurses attending the entire activity and completing the required evaluation tool will be awarded a maximum of 3.25 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD). The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. \nDisclaimer: By attending this event\, you acknowledge and agree to the following: \nPhotographs and video footage may be taken throughout the event for promotional\, educational\, and archival purposes. By entering the event space\, you consent to your image and likeness being captured and used by Healthy Start\, Inc. and its partners in print and digital media\, including websites\, social media\, and publications. \nIf you prefer not to be photographed\, please notify event staff upon arrival. \nThank you for being part of this experience!
URL:https://embrace.pitt.edu/event/healthy-start-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:The William Pitt Union\, 3959 Fifth Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15260
CATEGORIES:Summit
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SUMMARY:EMBRACE Summit
DESCRIPTION:Vision\nThe afternoon of Day 3 invites community members\, providers\, and advocates to gather for a brief wellness session followed by a Reproductive Justice 101 training that includes a policy and advocacy session. This co-education will connect clinicians\, researchers\, and community members\, equipping participants to activate a personal and professional mission to impact Black maternal health. \nObjectives\nEducation and engagement rooted in principles of reproductive justice \n\nDefine and discuss health\, reproductive health\, and reproductive justice\nEvaluate cultural competency and cultural humility\nDetermine how intersectionality influences social determinants of health\nDevelop individual and systemic policy and advocacy approaches to activate collaborations to improve Black maternal health outcomes\n\nAgenda\nEMBRACE Network Strategic Engagement\n8:30-9:00—Breakfast and Connections\n9-9:30—Wellness with Felicia  \n9:30-10:00—Community Health Advocates Reflections from Community Dinner\n10:00-12:15—Engagement for EMBRACE Strategic Planning\n12:15-1:00—Lunch \nEMBRACE Reproductive Justice 101 Training\nFeaturing Ngozi Tibbs and New Voices for Reproductive Justice   \n1:00-1:15—Chair Yoga with Alecia \n1:15-1:30—Afternoon Break: Snacks and beverages\n1:30-3:30—Reproductive Justice 101 Training\n 3:30-4:00—Wrap Up
URL:https://embrace.pitt.edu/event/embrace-summit/
LOCATION:The William Pitt Union\, 3959 Fifth Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15260
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