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Say Ah! Symposium: Racism & Health Literacy

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Join us for this free online series to advance health equity. Held August 24th-26th, 2020, from 7:30-8:45pm, in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter and in support of the March on Washington Register here or email info@say-ah.org

Monday, August 24th – In the Beginning was the Word: Racism is rarely discussed in health communication, and yet it is an important determinant of health. This session examines the ways racism and health literacy interact to impact health equity. 

Tuesday, August 25th:  Anti-Racist Health Literacy in Action: This panel provides insight from the field, highlighting best practices and identifying key challenges in ensuring health promotion is anti-racist. 

Wednesday, August 26th: Changing the Narrative: While the national discourse on health disparities shines a much-needed light on race-based health inequities, it also reinforces a racist narrative. This narrative must change. Learn how to be a part of that change at our final evening — a night of storytelling, narrative competency and rally for civic engagement.

You can start changing the narrative now by registering to vote here or here!

About Say Ah!: Say Ah! is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that educates and empowers people to make positive choices about their health and health care. We do this by providing health literacy workshops and educational materials to community members; and training providers in health literacy best practices to ensure health information and services are accessible to all. Founded in 2007, we have helped more than 10,000 community members at over 60 host sites; and trained more than 2,000 professionals in health literacy best practices. For more information, visit us at www.say-ah.org.

About the March on Washington: This year’s March on Washington, held on August 28, 2020, will be a day of action to demonstrate the relevance and need of the ongoing fight for racial equality and will commemorate the 57th anniversary of the historical March on Washington where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963. If you cannot march in person, you can join a virtual march here: https://2020march.com/

Free Narrative Health Webinar

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Join us for a free webinar “What is Your Health Story?” on Tuesday, June 16th at 2pm. Register here to learn about the important role stories and storytelling play in our health with Narrative Medicine educators Derek McCracken and Tomi Sontan.  

At this workshop, you will learn:

  • How the stories we tell about our health can impact our health care

  • Common types of stories we tell about our health

  • Tips and tools to tell your own health story

  • How to tell that story in the time of COVID-19

In addition, we welcome you to share about your pandemic experience and hear the experiences of others. We hope that this webinar serves as a place of healing and learning for you!

 
This workshop is a part of Say Ah!’s weekly series, “Navigating the New Health Care Normal,” held Tuesdays at 2pm. 

Health Care Proxy 101

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Please join us for a free online workshop Health Care Proxy 101 on Tuesday June 2nd at 2pm. Register here to learn how to choose and use a trusted person to be make health care decisions for you when you can’t make them for yourself.

At this workshop, you will learn how easy it is to create this legal document, plus: 

  • What qualities to look for in the person you choose
  • What your proxy needs to know to be an effective advocate
  • Why a proxy goes beyond end-of-life planning
  • Why you need this document during the time of COVID-19

This workshop is a part of Say Ah!’s weekly series, “Navigating the New Health Care Normal,” held Tuesdays at 2pm. This series helps people gain the skills needed to find, understand and use health information and services in the time of COVID-19.