DEI News and Events: Spring 2022

Location: Virtual                                                                                                                   
Audience: Anyone                                                                                                         
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The true story of a woman's search for enlightenment about her mother — whose "immortal" cells would save millions of lives. Henrietta Lacks was an African American woman whose cells were used to create the first immortal human cell line, known as HeLa. Told through the eyes of Lacks’ daughter Deborah (Oprah Winfrey) and journalist Rebecca Skloot (Rose Byrne), the film chronicles Deborah's search to learn about the mother she never knew, and to understand how the unauthorized harvesting of Lacks' cancerous cells in 1951 led to unprecedented medical breakthroughs. Q&A after with Dr. Matt Wixson and Dr. Courtney Townsel.

Virtual                                                                                   
Audience: All Department of Anesthesiology Members and guests                                   
Email Kim Ward for Zoom link

Kimberle Williams Crenshaw explains why advocates of anti-racism need to operate using an inclusive, intersectional framework and why that approach is the only way to fight white supremacy. Crenshaw also explains intersectionality, the term she coined for the intersection of gender, race, and culture. The case study of the 1976 DeGraffenreid v. General Motors, missed opportunities to equally protect women. 

Moderated discussion with Lucia Baru, administrative specialist health sr., Rogel Cancer Center, and Kimberly Ward, MBA.

Virtual or 4110 Medical Science Building I
Audience: Anesthesiology staff
Lunch will be provided for in person attendees

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Based on the concept of intuitive eating, "Nourish Your Whole Self" is a free program designed to help you tune into your body and mind and reconnect with the sensations that arise from within. With this awareness, you are better able to make choices that help you feel nourished. Best of all, you will learn how to be thankful for your body and find joy in movement.                 

Virtual
Audience: Anesthesiology staff
Email Kim Ward for Zoom link

This session shares practical, research-based principles and practices for recognizing and responding to the impacts of stress and burnout. Participants will learn strategies for coping with stress, loss, building resilience, and caring for their well-being in the midst of acute and ongoing stressors.

Virtual
Audience: Anesthesiology staff
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Equity is the act of ensuring that processes and programs are impartial, fair and provide equal possible outcomes for every individual. Inclusion is the practice of making people feel a sense of belonging at work. Diversity is the presence of differences within a given setting. Let’s learn how you can help.