Nevada Minority Health and Equity Coalition

Let's Talk About COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids
2022-08-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
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Use Your Voice: Advocate to Change Your Community
2022-08-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
Registration (Space is Limited)Workshop Description:
Advocacy can amplify a community’s voice in an effort to increase health equity. This workshop will explore different forms of policy, Nevada’s state legislative process, and the differences between advocacy and lobbying. Workshop attendees will learn how to communicate ideas and concerns to policymakers, as well as ways to engage with them. Additionally, this workshop will build on participants’ experiences to find what will work best to mobilize change within their networks.
Learning Objectives:

Define policy, advocacy, and lobbying in the context of the policy process
Explain why policy is an important tool to improve communities
Describe the legislative process in Nevada
Identify different ways to advocate
Recognize tools that can assist with advocacy work

Featured Speakers
Valeria Gurr, M.A. and Ph.D. candidate in Public Affairs
Director of External Relations
The American Federation for Children
Valeria Gurr, M.A. and Ph.D. candidate in Public Affairs at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), is the Director of External Relations for the American Federation for Children. The Concilio Hispano Media Group named her in 2018 as one of the most influential Hispanics in Southern Nevada. Valeria obtained her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with a specialization in Marketing from Duoc UC of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in 2009 and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 2013. Valeria’s research interest after the pandemic is how the lack of access to quality education in traditional public schools and the digital divide impact low-income families, especially Hispanic and Latino children.In her role, Valeria seeks to inform and empower families with the right information to make the best decisions regarding their children’s education.
Max Gakh, JD, MPH
Associate Professor, School of Public Health
Associate Director, Health Law Program
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Max Gakh, JD, MPH, is an Associate Professor based in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Public Health and the Associate Director of the UNLV Health Law Program. His research, teaching, and service center on the intersection of law, policy, and public health and investigate how legal mechanisms and policies can improve or hinder the health of communities. His work includes exploring the government’s legal authority to promote public health, laws relevant to public health emergencies, and laws and policies outside of the health sector that impact health. Max’s previous experience includes collaborating with public health professionals to address real-world health issues using law and policy and working as a legislative attorney.
Funding Disclosure: *This project is supported by the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health through Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Division nor the CDC. Any activities performed under this sub-award shall acknowledge the funding was provided through the Division by Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the CDC.

Nevada Vaccine Equity Collaborative Monthly Meeting
2022-08-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-03-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-02-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Join us every third Wednesday of the month at 11AM PST for the Nevada Vaccine Equity Collaborative meeting!
The NVEC is a partnership comprised of diverse and interdisciplinary members of the public, as well as private, state, and community partners, co-led by Immunize Nevada and the Nevada Minority Health and Equity Coalition.
Members of the NVEC include state legislators, community members representing different ethnicities and demographics, healthcare providers, faith-based leaders, public and private representatives.
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How to Write a Technical Report
2022-08-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Registration (Space is Limited)Workshop Description:
Technical reports provide an in-depth description of the process, progress, or results of a project or program. Technical report writing is often a requirement at the end of a project or for grant writing. It is a skill that is used to clearly communicate a possible solution to a problem, recommend action, or aid decision making. This workshop will cover the unique skill and art of conveying research information in a clear, concise, effective, and objective manner.
Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate how technical reports can be used to communicate efficiently and effectively
Describe the standard structure of a technical report
Describe the style that should be used when writing a technical report
Outline best practices for report presentation

Featured Speaker
Jennifer Pharr, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Dr. Pharr is an Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada. She is currently teaching the Technical and Scientific Writing course in the graduate program and has presented tips and tools for becoming an effective writer for a variety of audiences.
Funding Disclosure: *This project is supported by the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health through Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Division nor the CDC. Any activities performed under this sub-award shall acknowledge the funding was provided through the Division by Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the CDC.

Community-Based Participatory Research and the Roles of Power, Trust, and Culture
2022-07-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Registration (Space is Limited)Workshop Description:
Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) is a collaborative research approach where both the researcher and community share decision making and are equitably engaged through all phases of the process. The use of a CBPR approach supports the development of culturally responsive interventions that meet the needs of the community. Participants can expect to be introduced to CBPR, its principles, critical points in partnership development, and common challenges that can occur throughout the process. More specifically, the challenges of power dynamics, trust, and culture will be highlighted. Each session will also incorporate information about implementing and evaluating community programs. This workshop is inclusive for anyone interested in research and assessment.
Learning Objectives:

Define CBPR within the scope of community engaged research
Identify where community participation occurs in the research and evaluation process
Describe how power dynamics occur in partnerships with community members
Evaluate trust development characteristics for community-academic partnerships
Explore how culture and different ways of knowing are embedded in the research process

Featured Speakers
Julie Lucero, PhD, MPH
Associate Dean, College of Health
Associate Professor, Department of Health and Kinesiology
University of Utah
Julie E. Lucero, PhD MPH, is an associate dean, College of Health, and associate professor, Department of Health and Kinesiology, at the University of Utah. Lucero’s research is centered on the identification of modifiable social determinants to reduce the impact of health inequities within underrepresented populations. Using mixed methods, dissemination and implementation science, and community based participatory research (CBPR), her projects have focused on examining factors associated with substance abuse, mental health, housing and food security, and positive youth development. Lucero has been involved with CBPR projects in collaboration with Native American/Indigenous, Latino/Hispano, young adult, and LGBTQ+ communities. Much of Lucero’s research has contributed to advancing the science of community engaged research approaches. Lucero strives to achieve health equity by means of education, research, diversity and inclusion, and policy development.
Kadie Zeller
Executive Director
Om Namo
Project Coordinator
Churchill Community Coalition
Kadie Zeller (she/her) is a Certified Prevention Specialist and works as the Executive Director for Om Namo and the Project Coordinator for Churchill Community Coalition. She is an enrolled citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a descendant of the people of Kiribati in the South Pacific. Zeller’s work has primarily focused on primary and secondary substance prevention and mental health wellness for historically misrepresented community members in Churchill County, Nevada. Her work varies from grassroots community partnership and education to data collection and policy change. Zeller utilizes community based participatory research (CBPR) methods when working with Native American/Indigenous, LGBTQ+ and rural youth and adults to identify needs and implement programming. Her passion is connecting communities with the tools and resources needed to create positive systems of change and sustain intergenerational healing.
Funding Disclosure: *This project is supported by the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health through Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Division nor the CDC. Any activities performed under this sub-award shall acknowledge the funding was provided through the Division by Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the CDC.

NMHEC Quarterly Partner Meeting - July
2022-07-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Join us for the July Partner Meeting of the Nevada Minority Health and Equity Coalition. Registration is available here.

Introduction to Health Communication
2022-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Registration (Space is Limited)Workshop Description:
Health communication is the practice of sharing effective, accurate, and actionable information with the community to empower well-informed health choices. Community-based organizations have a growing involvement in the creation and dissemination of health-related information that can impact lives. This workshop will cover the basic principles of health communication and the various ways to deliver health information. The workshop will be interactive and does not require prior health communication experience. Come ready to get creative!
Learning Objectives:

Explore the concept of health communication
Identify different health communication delivery methods
Evaluate the efficiency of previous health communication campaigns
Design effective health communication strategies that are culturally competent and consider the importance of health equity

Featured Speakers
Amanda Morgan, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor in Residence
UNLV School of Public Health
Amanda Morgan, Ph.D, MPH joined the UNLV School of Public Health in 2011. She has been teaching full time since then, instructing students in environmental justice, sexuality and sexuality health, and introduction to public health courses. As part of the Social and Behavioral Department at the UNLV School of Public Health, Dr. Morgan is passionate about empowering people to make risk-aware health choices and help prevent the health disparities that we see today across some many Southern Nevada communities. Amanda is a UNLV alumni, receiving her B.S, MPH, and Ph.D all from UNLV.
David Perez
Equity and Community Director
Immunize Nevada
David rejoined Immunize Nevada in February 2021 and resumed responsibilities for managing and implementing equitable distribution processes of COVID-19 vaccines and resources through various state initiatives and collaborations. One of which includes the Nevada Vaccine Equity Collaborative, operated in partnership with the Nevada Minority Health and Equity Coalition. David earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations from the University of Nevada, Reno and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in journalism and media studies at UNLV.
Aaliyah Goodie, MPH
Vaccine Equity Manager
Immunize Nevada
Aaliyah joined the Immunize Nevada team in November 2020 to work on newly implemented efforts around COVID-19 vaccines. Aaliyah currently serves on the equity team at Immunize Nevada in working to ensure equitable distribution and resources for the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines and is also working to launch additional research projects to study COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Aaliyah received her Bachelor’s in Public Health from San Diego State University and earned her Master’s in Public Health from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Funding Disclosure: *This project is supported by the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health through Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Division nor the CDC. Any activities performed under this sub-award shall acknowledge the funding was provided through the Division by Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the CDC.

Equity Through Interconnection: Exploring a Systems Approach to Community Health and Social Change
2022-06-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Registration (Space is Limited)Workshop Description:
Systems thinking is a holistic approach that examines the relationships or connections between various factors in a system, which can help reveal the underlying causes of a problem. This interactive workshop will offer valuable perspectives, tools, and strategies to create better solutions for health equity by enabling a deeper understanding of organizational or community challenges. Prior systems thinking experience is not required. Participants can expect to gain a foundational understanding of systems theory, be able to create system maps, and access tools to create a framework that can help anticipate possible reactions to change.
Learning Objectives:

Define systems thinking and other key concepts like equity and social change
Identify core elements and habits of systems thinking
Understand how systems thinking can help advance health equity
Explore tools to integrate systems thinking into existing frameworks for equity

Featured Speaker
Will Rucker, MA
Co-Leader
Compassionate Las Vegas
Will Rucker is gifted to communicate with clarity, compassion, and creativity. He gives voice to what is possible while influencing the culture and developing the systems required to achieve it practically. Will brings a unique perspective of the world, and our places within it, to his mission of cultivating a global culture centered on compassion.
Will is engaged in local, statewide, and national platforms advancing socio-spiritual transformation efforts in restorative justice, health equity, and humanity first initiatives. Nearly twenty years of experience in leading individuals, teams, and organizations to extraordinary success informs his unique approach to change. Will’s educational background includes certifications in Cultural Transformation, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, and Compassion. Will also holds a master’s degree in Executive Leadership.
Currently, Will is honored to serve his community by leading the development and expansion of health promotion programs for a national non-profit organization. He also serves as the co-leader of Compassionate Las Vegas, a grassroots organization whose mission is to make Las Vegas a more compassionate place to live, learn, work, and play. In addition, Will is a current board member of several non-profits, including the Interfaith Council of South Nevada, Community Partners for Better Health, Compassionate Las Vegas, and the Nevada Minority Health & Equity Coalition.
Registration (Space is Limited)Funding Disclosure: *This project is supported by the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health through Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Division nor the CDC. Any activities performed under this sub-award shall acknowledge the funding was provided through the Division by Grant Number 1 NH75OT000092-01-00 from the CDC.

Platica Virtual: Prevención y Concientización Sobre el Suicidio
2022-05-31 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom

Building Legacy Together, Our Community Journey in Strength and Resilience
2022-05-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom

Advocacy 101: Navigating the Nevada Legislature
2022-05-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Interested in learning more about how laws are passed in Nevada? Want to make sure your voice is heard in the process? Join us Friday, May 20 at 9am for an informative session with experienced legislators, advocates, an lobbyists on how to get involved during the 2023 Nevada Legislative session.

Diversity at UNLV Training
2022-04-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom

Cultural Competence and Public Health
2022-04-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom
A training for public health students &
practitioners. This training will be interactive and requires engagement, so bring your questions & insights and let's learn some new concepts together!

Let's Talk: Suicide Awareness in the AAPI Community
2022-04-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom

LGBTQ+ Concepts and Public Health Issues
2022-04-15 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-04-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom

LGBTQIA+ Community Housing Forum
2022-04-04 10:00 - 16:00 | The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
On Monday, April 4, the Nevada Minority Health & Equity Coalition (within the UNLV School of Public Health) and the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada will be hosting a LGBTQIA+ Community Housing Forum. The event will be held in person at the Center. Lunch will be provided.
While masks are no longer required, individuals are encouraged to continue to wear masks when indoors and where social distancing is not possible. The best way to protect yourself and our communities against COVID-19 is to get fully vaccinated, including receiving a booster shot when you are eligible.
* Please note that the deadline to RSVP for this event has already passed.

Let's Talk: Suicide and Suicidal Ideation Among Youth 12 and Under
2022-03-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom

Suicide Prevention and Awareness Virtual Town Hall Meeting
2022-03-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom
March 1 Public Town HallJoin us for a virtual discussion on suicide prevention and awareness with a focus on Hispanic/Latino/Latinx communities in Clark County on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Registration is required, please click on the link below or the flyer image to register.

Suicide Prevention: Addressing the Trauma, Drama, & Mental Health
2022-02-02 18:00 - 19:00

Opioid Overdose Town Hall
2022-01-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
The Opioid Overdose Town Hall is for members of minority populations to share their experiences and challenges with substance abuse and overdose with state and local leaders. Join us online on Zoom on Thursday, January 27th, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Register at bit.ly/opioid_townhall

NMHEC Quarterly Partners Meeting
2022-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us for the January Partners Meeting of the Nevada Minority Health and Equity Coalition. Registration available here.

*Special Webinar* Suicide Prevention from the Perspective of Gen Z and Millennials
2021-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Join the third part of this important series featuring special guest speakers who will present key information and resources on suicide prevention and intervention strategies from the perspective of Gen Z and millennials.
