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December 2020
2020 Triangle Global Health Virtual Annual Conference
The 2020 Triangle Global Health Annual Conference will explore global health in the COVID-19 era. Global health organizations in North Carolina and around the world are leaders in our collective responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. This conference will showcase North Carolina’s holistic and multifaceted local and global approach to COVID-19 – uniting academic research, policy…
Find out more »Coronavirus Vaccine: Addressing Challenges in Distribution and Uptake
The world is rushing to create a safe and effective vaccine for the novel coronavirus. But even with an effective vaccine, challenges will remain, including implementing an equitable and fair system of distributing the vaccine. Join the Penn Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics panel of experts as they discuss key issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccine…
Find out more »2020 Global Digital Health Forum: Digital Health – Making it work for everyone
Digital health can be the great leveler – it can give anyone access to information about health and disease. But sometimes, it can unfairly exclude. How do we give opportunity to the poorest of the poor, people in fragile settings, women, young people, people with disabilities, and people with diverse sexual and gender identities and…
Find out more »Addressing Menstruation in Ebola Response: An Overview
The Period Posse monthly interactive webinar series brings together experts in menstrual health and hygiene from across research, policy and practice to discuss key emerging issues. The topic for the December webinar is "Addressing Menstruation in Ebola Response: An Overview".
Find out more »The Pandemic and Social Isolation: Considerations to Support LGBT Older Adults
As we head into winter, the current climate poses increased risks for social isolation for vulnerable populations. Join Brown School alumna Sherrill Wayland, MSW, for a discussion regarding LGBT older adults. Considerations for social service providers will be shared, along with ideas for how family and friends can be supportive during this unique time.
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