PHIT4DC Up-Skilling District of Columbia public health professionals!

Fall 2024 Class Recognition & Networking Event
2024-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 3100 Martin Luther King Ave SE Washington, DC 20032, 3100 Martin Luther King Ave SE, Washington, 20032, United States
PHIT4DC is excited to announce its Fall 2024 Class Recognition & Networking Event, set to offer a valuable opportunity for public health professionals in the District of Columbia to network and celebrate their accomplishments. This event is scheduled for November 21, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and promises to be an enriching experience for all attendees, complete with hors d’oeuvres in a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
This event underscores PHIT4DC’s commitment to enhancing the public health technology workforce in the district through interdisciplinary and culturally responsive curricula, student success support services, and the creation of a consortium of regional healthcare organizations. Supported by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this initiative is designed to forge effective education and training career pathways for healthcare professionals in the Washington Metropolitan area. For more information about PHIT4DC and to register for the event, please visit their website at PHIT4DC.
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Ward 8 Health Council Meeting - Diabetes Awareness Month
2024-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | University of the District of Columbia’s Congress Heights Campus, 3100 MLK Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States
The Ward 8 Health Council hosts monthly events focused on improving health resource access for the community. These sessions provide a space for health professionals to present programs and resources, aiming to foster a healthier Ward 8 through community engagement and effective communication. The council utilizes these gatherings to encourage residents to contribute their talents towards collective health and wellness initiatives, reinforcing the importance of accessibility and shared knowledge in achieving community health goals.
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Ward 8 Health Council Meeting - Herstory, Trunk or Treat, Cancer & Domestic Violence Awareness
2024-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | University of the District of Columbia’s Congress Heights Campus, 3100 MLK Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States

Ward 8 Health Council Meeting - National Maternal & Infant Health Summit
2024-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | University of the District of Columbia’s Congress Heights Campus, 3100 MLK Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States

Ward 8 Health Council Meeting - Resources to the Block, Wellness Month, Overdose Awareness Month Back to School TBD
2024-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | University of the District of Columbia’s Congress Heights Campus, 3100 MLK Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States

Ward 8 Health Council Meeting - Resources to the Block
2024-07-17 10:00 - 12:00 | University of the District of Columbia’s Congress Heights Campus, 3100 MLK Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States

NCA HIMSS - Research and Development (R&D) in Federal Health
2024-06-20 17:30 - 21:30 | LMI Building, 7940 Jones Branch Dr., Tysons Corner, VA, 22102, United States
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5:30 – 6:15pm – Networking
6:15 – 6:30pm – Welcome & Announcements
6:30 – 7:30pm – Program
7:30 – 9:30pm – Networking

Ward 8 Health Council Meeting - Resources to the Block, Father’s Day, PRIDE
2024-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | University of the District of Columbia’s Congress Heights Campus, 3100 MLK Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States

NCA HIMSS - Annual Charity Golf Scramble
2024-06-17 12:00 - 18:30 | LMI Building, 7940 Jones Branch Dr., Tysons Corner, VA, 22102, United States
HIMSS NCA is the only federally focused chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, our chapter has a global membership, consisting of professionals who are passionate about health information management and the technologies that drive health information innovation. Our diverse core membership draws from across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
HIMSS NCA is pleased to announce its Second Annual Charity Golf Scramble. The scramble will take place on June 17, 2024 at Army Navy Country Club’s Fairfax course. The shotgun start time is 1200, with lunch offered prior, and a celebratory BBQ following the conclusion of the scramble, where the winners will be announced. We have a limited number of player slots that are available on a first come, first serve basis. This cost includes green fees, golf cart, use of the practice areas prior to start (driving range, putting, and chipping areas), lunch, dinner & awards ceremony, drinks on the course and most importantly, an opportunity to support our worthy charities: Boulder Crest; and Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
All players must register online before June 10, 2024. There is no on-site registration for this event.
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NCA HIMSS - Interoperability within Health-focused Agencies
2024-05-16 17:30 - 21:30 | LMI Building, 7940 Jones Branch Dr., Tysons Corner, VA, 22102, United States

Ward 8 Health Council Meeting - Mental Health Awareness Month
2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | University of the District of Columbia’s Congress Heights Campus, 3100 MLK Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States

NCA HIMSS - Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Healthcare IT
2024-04-18 17:30 - 21:30 | LMI Building, 7940 Jones Branch Dr., Tysons Corner, VA, 22102, United States

Spring 2024 Class Recognition & Networking Event
2024-04-18 17:00 - 18:30 | 3100 Martin Luther King Ave SE Washington, DC 20032, 3100 Martin Luther King Ave SE, Washington, 20032, United States
PHIT4DC is gearing up for its Spring 2024 Class Recognition & Networking Event, an exciting opportunity for public health professionals in the District of Columbia to connect and celebrate achievements. This event, scheduled for April 18, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, promises to be a meaningful gathering for attendees, featuring hors d’oeuvres in a friendly and professional setting.
It’s an integral part of PHIT4DC’s mission to upskill the public health technology workforce in the district through interdisciplinary and culturally responsive curricula, student success support services, and the establishment of a consortium of regional healthcare organizations. This initiative, supported by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, aims to develop viable education and training career pipelines for healthcare professionals in the Washington Metropolitan area. For more details on PHIT4DC and the event, you can visit their website at PHIT4DC.

Ward 8 Health Council Meeting - Black Maternal Health Week & Earth Day
2024-04-17 10:00 - 12:00 | University of the District of Columbia’s Congress Heights Campus, 3100 MLK Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States

NCA HIMSS - HIMSS De-Brief off of Keynote Sessions or Value-Based Care with use of Health IT | HIMSS
2024-03-21 17:30 - 21:30 | LMI Building, 7940 Jones Branch Dr., Tysons Corner, VA, 22102, United States
Mr. Tom Leary, Government Relations Director at HIMSS
Tom Leary is senior vice president and head of government relations for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), where he leads the organization’s digital health policy development to achieve One HIMSS voice that transforms healthcare delivery around the globe. He leads the government relations and informatics teams to ensure HIMSS strategic engagement with the government and our membership to achieve the HIMSS vision to realize the full health potential of every human, everywhere.
Tom also serves as the executive director of the HIMSS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of HIMSS, which enriches the public discourse on public policy; advances clinical informatics and data science education; presents undergraduate and graduate scholarships; and fosters partnerships to advance equity, access, and inclusion in the healthcare information and data science workforce.
Tom is a proud member of the Leary Bunch from Wanaque, NJ. He lives in Falls Church, VA with his awesome educator wife, Day, and sons, Jackson Thomas and Marcus Paul, who are his current and future heroes!
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5:30 – 6:15pm – Networking
6:15 – 6:30pm – Welcome & Announcements
6:30 – 7:30pm – Program
7:30 – 9:30pm – Networking

Ward 8 Health Council Meeting - Women’s Month & Nutrition Month
2024-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | University of the District of Columbia’s Congress Heights Campus, 3100 MLK Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States

Week 7| Module 4| Seminal Presentation on Current Development in Data Science
2024-02-29 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-28 11:00 - 14:00
INSTRUCTORS – TBD.
Topics to be determined.

Ward 8 Health Council Meeting - DOH Relocates to Ward 8, Black History & Heart Health Month
2024-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | University of the District of Columbia’s Congress Heights Campus, 3100 MLK Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States

NCA HIMSS – Cybersecurity Focuses in Federal Health IT | HIMSS
2024-02-15 17:30 - 21:30 | LMI Building, 7940 Jones Branch Dr., Tysons Corner, VA, 22102, United States
Join the HIMSS National Capital Area (NCA) chapter for our February Program! This month we will be discussing cybersecurity, specifically how it relates to heath IT in federal agencies. The healthcare industry as a whole is vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks, but especially in the public sector. As the focus of healthcare becomes increasingly digital, patient safety and care are at high risk for cybersecurity threats.
Speakers from various federal agencies will discuss their practices in prioritizing cybersecurity, specific points of focus, and plans forward.
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5:30 – 6:15pm – Networking
6:15 – 6:30pm – Welcome & Announcements
6:30 – 7:30pm – Program
7:30 – 9:30pm – Networking

Ward 8 Health Council Meeting
2024-01-17 11:00 - 13:00 | University of the District of Columbia’s Congress Heights Campus, 3100 MLK Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States
Good Morning to the Great Ward 8,
This is a friendly reminder that our first Ward 8 Health Council meeting for 2024 will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the University of the District of Columbia Congress Heights Campus located at 3100 MLK Ave SE.
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold snow yesterday to participate in our annual Ward 8 Health and Wellness Fair at the MLK Parade!
And ICYMI, tomorrow we will hear from our Councilmember Trayon White, discuss budget FY 25 priorities, and review our robust 2024 Ward 8 Health and Wellness Community calendar. Please come prepared to share dates if you would like the support of the Ward 8 Health Council and/ or the Greater Ward 8 Wellness Community.
As always, please feel free to send me a note if you have any questions or concerns.
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In community,
Jaren Hill Lockridge
Chair Ward 8 Health Council `

PHIT4DC Career Fair
2023-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | University of District of Columbia, Congress Heights Campus, 3100 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC, 20032, United States
We are thrilled to invite you to the PHIT4DC Career Fair, an exclusive event designed to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals and organizations in the Washington, DC area. This career fair, set to take place at the University of District of Columbia’s Congress Heights Campus, is a golden opportunity for those in the health community to network, collaborate, and drive forward the future of healthcare.
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HRSA Programs: Forging Pathways to Increase the Hispanic/Latino Workforce
2023-08-29 13:00 - 14:30
This is the last session of the bilingual webinar series, Advancing Health Equity among Hispanic/Latino Populations.
During the session, a dynamic panel and HRSA workforce grantees will provide testimonials, highlight HRSA programs and resources to support individuals across health workforce disciplines, and share information about HRSA-supported organizations engaged in the growth and development of the Hispanic/Latino workforce.
The session will be broadcast in Spanish with live interpretation to English.
For more information visit: https://hrsa-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_3Wr-hi0kR-yddp6cyB-s2w

Medicaid and CHIP Renewals: What to Know and How to Prepare, A Partner Education Monthly Series
2023-08-23 12:00 - 15:00
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) provides monthly webinars to help stakeholders prepare for Medicaid and CHIP renewals. This webinar focuses on faith-based organizations and how they can help their communities.
For more information visit: https://cms.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_qma5AvyBQWCTB0vbNF3lTA

The Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children
2023-08-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-08-10 10:00 - 14:00
This Committee advises the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary on the most appropriate application of universal newborn screening tests, technologies, policies, guidelines, and standards. This virtual meeting will be open to the public, but advance registration is required.
For more information visit: https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/heritable-disorders

2023 National Maternal Health Innovation Symposium Registration
2023-08-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-09 08:00 - 17:00
Free & Virtual, August 9-10, 2023
Maternal health professionals, innovators, and learners can join this event which follows on from the in-person symposium that was held August 2-3. These free, virtual sessions provide an opportunity to meet new people, learn about new work, and inspire new thought and action. The registration page provides the event schedule.
The Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center (MHLIC) hosted the 4th annual National Maternal Health Innovation Symposium August 2-3, 2023 at The Marquette Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota in person and August 9-10, 2023 virtually in the Whova app.
For more information visit: https://maternalhealthlearning.org/national-maternal-health-innovation-symposium-2023/
