Join Pitt Pharmacy School in their JHEDI Speaker Series on February 22nd at Noon, featuring John E. Clark, Pharm.D., M.S., FASHP, FFSHP. Dr. Clark will explore "A Historical Review of African American Women Pharmacy Graduates." RSVP for this Zoom talk: bit.ly/3lRj7jz

In under two minutes we share why YOU should be at the Social Justice Education Summit next week: bit.ly/3ScoNk0 RSVP today: bit.ly/3YLxILY See you there!

From your thoughts to our ears! The word cloud from yesterday's critical Social Justice Education Summit shows how participants describe social justice. How can you operationalize the top five in your work: Equity, Humility, Opportunity, Remediation and Liberation?

One of the first African-American female pharmacists in the US, Dr. Ella P. Stewart graduated from Pitt Pharmacy School in 1916. A 3/21 unveiling will highlight the alumna and dedicate a space. Salk Hall @ noon on 3/21 - details: bit.ly/3Tw6qY1 Article: bit.ly/3lsrD8M

Epigenetic research plays a role in decreasing health inequities. Foods we eat, chemicals we are exposed to, and traumas we experience, cause shifts, aka epigenetics, and can alter our DNA expression for generations to come. RSVP for the 4/27 virtual talk: bit.ly/3JEMNJZ

3rd | 4th year medical students: Application is live for a 4-week Aug-Sept 2023 interdisciplinary Pediatrics & Peds Subspecialties elective. It allows for a dialogue-centered & immersive experience, integrating social justice & health equity. More here: bit.ly/3n8GW74

Pitt Health Sciences Diversity Director Lisa Upsher and @pittPharmacy Associate Dean for Equity, Engagement & Justice Mario Browne honor one of the first Black pharmacists in the US, Dr. Ella P. Stewart, a 1916 Pitt alum. Now, a Salk Hall portrait memorializes history! bit.ly/3lsrD8M

Citing needed reforms to advance health equity for folks who are disabled, Black, & intersectional, Prof. Mary Crossley's book: Embodied Injustice: Race, Disability, and Health, hits the 🎯Join Center for Civil Rights & Racial Justice 3/30 for book talk. Paula K. Davis to add comment. bit.ly/3lyobte

Plan to join the annual Health Disparities Poster Competition presentation on 3/30. Nearly 40 Pitt Health Sciences and Pitt Social Work students take on the task of presenting their social justice-infused work to disrupt health inequities. Add'l event details in the enclosed flyer!

The PA Department of Health 2023 Pennsylvania Health Equity Conference seeks to provide insight on health equity, whole person care, and chronic disease prevention. The agenda: adobe.ly/3JMm8db and registration for the April 4th virtual event are live: bit.ly/3lHrOxc

This National Minority Health Month OMH is working towards Better Health Through Better Understanding. Learn more about this year’s theme and how you can join our efforts to improve health literacy, language access, and more: minorityhealth.hhs.gov/nmhm/

April is National Donate Life Month. On April 5th, let's celebrate | thank living donors - giving life to those they know & those for whom they may not meet. Read Donate Life America FAQs to learn about living donation and why we donate | send our salute! bit.ly/3K9yEU8

Happy #publichealthweek! We want to celebrate our amazing Pitt Public Health faculty members and their innovative research programs! converge.pitt.edu/about/current-…

What a turnout! The Health Disparities and Social Justice Poster Competition brought together a spectrum of voices and projects engaging in the work to disrupt inequities. How motivating! Competition winners have been announced. View and give a congrats: bit.ly/3U7y1zc

In one hour! ADHD Skills for Success: How to Succeed & How to Support – a Panel Discussion Will highlight examples of Pitt Pharmacy School pharmacists with ADHD making contributions to the profession. April 11: 5:30-7 PM 456 Salk Hall at Pitt or zoom: pitt.zoom.us/j/92501510371

The last day to priority register for Lavender Graduation is TODAY! Come celebrate the achievements of Pitt's LGBTQIA+ community on April 27! Register here: bit.ly/430tmmu #Pitt #PittNow #Graduation

On 4/27, experts in #epigenetics & environmental stressors reveal how social determinants can impact health outcomes for individuals & future generations. Learn about this emerging science through stories & explanations. A new way of thinking about #SDOH. bit.ly/43tBhsJ

Happening now! The 1st annual Linguistic Justice in Research conference seeks to share best practices and strategies for conducting equitable clinical and translational research with non-English speaking participants and communities. 4/14 - 830 am to 3 pm: airmeet.com/e/b616cdb0-c39…

Due to Twitter's removal of policies aimed @ combating hateful behavior towards historically oppressed groups, the HSDEI office is suspending our participation on the platform. We stand with those leaving Twitter and invite you to follow us on other media: bit.ly/3MXA4V0