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The Partners4Pain Study is testing two pain education programs at no cost. Sessions are 90 minutes and take place weekly for 9 weeks. Click on the tile to learn more if you are eligible to take part.

The Partners4Pain Study is testing two pain education programs at no cost. Sessions are 90 minutes and take place weekly for 9 weeks. Click on the tile to learn more if you are eligible to take part.

The Birth Justice Collaborative (BJC)—engages communities in co-designing strategies designed to improve birth outcomes using community-based knowledge and wisdom. This UROC Critical Conversation will showcase the BJC's five priority strategies that are already creating positive change. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested, but not required.

"Just Sam" offers a comprehensive look at how trauma impacts black men and the African American community. Samuel Simmons, Jr., also known as Sam, wrote this book simply as a retelling of one man's journey but to encourage readers to confront uncomfortable truths and move beyond mere resilience. He presents a blueprint for community healing and growth. Additional Date: November 14, 2024, 6 pm to 8 pm, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center 270 Kent St, Saint Paul, MN 55102, https://just-sam-book-signing.eventbrite.com/

The 4UR Health podcast, hosted by Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis, continues to bring vital conversations about health and wellness to the forefront. In this latest episode, we’re joined by two distinguished experts, Dr. Brent Leininger and Dr. Douglas Kennedy, as they discuss innovative approaches to pain management and the importance of addressing health disparities.

The 4UR Health podcast, hosted by Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis, brings vital conversations about health and wellness to the forefront. In this latest episode, we’re joined by Dr. Douglas Kennedy who works with researchers and community partners to develop and implement multi-faceted community engagement strategies and qualitative approaches for greater collaboration, co-learning and representation of community voices throughout the research process.

This conference's goal is to provide an opportunity for meaningful community engagement and access to national and local educators, and community practitioners to discuss and introduce practical culturally sensitive trauma informed initiatives leading to the improved health and wellness of African American men and their families.

Episode Five: The Value of Lasting Partnerships Hedy Walls, Executive Vice President for Social Responsibility for the YMCA of the North, and Doug Kennedy, Assistant Professor with the Integrative Health and Wellbeing Research Program at the University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, discuss what they’ve learned through University- community engaged partnerships.

Join University of Minnesota researchers and community experts from throughout Minnesota in a statewide UROC Critical Conversation on the basics of opioids and how they are impacting our state.

Let's talk about managing pain as we age. Join us for an authentic conversation with community leaders, health practitioners, & researchers.

The event is free and open to the public. Celebrate University-community partnerships at UROC's annual Community Day open house with engaging displays, live music, food by local chefs, official UROC swag, and more. Visit with UROC's University researchers and their community partners, meet Goldy Gopher, and engage in live storytelling with local artists.

Join us for an authentic discussion regarding cultural considerations when dealing with pain care.

We are excited to invite you to an event centered around the crucial topic of pain management. We believe that by coming together and sharing knowledge, we can effectively address the complex issue of pain management. Your presence at this event will contribute to a vibrant and inclusive conversation, fostering a supportive community committed to better understanding and managing pain.

Samuel Simmons Consulting invites you to the 15th Annual Community Empowerment Through Black Men Healing Conference where we bring to together professionals, community practitioners, and anyone interested in the topic to consider the question, "Could a focus on black men's healing be a way to empower the community?"

Join the fight against the fentanyl crisis in America. During this virtual town hall, join Carmen Robles & Associates to help increase awareness about this crisis. In finding a solution to this problem, Naloxone (NARCAN) is a lifesaving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids - including fentanyl. Join this Virtual Town Hall Meeting to learn more.

Join us for an authentic conversation between health practitioners, researchers, community members and leaders about pain and trauma.

Let’s talk about medications for pain! Join us for an authentic conversation with community leaders, health practitioners and researchers.

University of Minnesota researchers and community experts specializing in the treatment of chronic pain discussed strategies to empower individuals in managing chronic pain, navigate health systems, and build stronger relationships between patients and their care providers. This event was co-sponsored by the University of Minnesota Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing's Integrative Health & Wellbeing Research Program and served as the kick-off for the series of Living Well with Pain community conversations on the topic of pain and pain management.