The Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) is hosting several events for BSFO Health and Wellness Month. This year’s theme is “Whole Health Equity – Closing the Gap,” and all staff are invited to join in exploring health equity and practicing self-care.

BSFO Health and Wellness Fair | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | Oakland

This Tuesday, Oct. 17, join us in Oakland, Franklin Lobby 1, for a Health and Wellness Fair! Taking place from 12 – 2 p.m.,  the fair will feature healthy food and a variety of vendors who will provide health-related resources and information. Tables and representatives include:

• UCSF Black Women’s Health and Livelihood Initiative and the UCSF Black Wellness Center: Brandon Stroud
• UCSF Black Health Initiative: Jonathan Butler
• California Breast Cancer Research Program: Sharima Rasanayagam and Senaida Poole
• Laurel Optometry: Serene D. Ngin
• Charlotte Maxwell Clinic: Melbra Watts and Shanna Webb
• Tobacco Cessation: Vera Nelson
• Black Infant Health Program: Alma Herman
• Plant-Based Eating: Deborah Neal

BSFO Panel: Whole Health Equity — Closing the Gaps | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | Virtual

Join us for a virtual panel event on health equity. Our prestigious speakers include:

• UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D.
• Dr. Medell Briggs-Malonson, Chief of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for the UCLA Hospital and Clinic System
• Dr. Anne Foster, Vice President/Chief Clinical (Strategy) Officer, UC Health
• Dr. Malcolm John, Medical Director of Health Equity for UCSF Health, Co-Chair of the Health Equity Council at UCSF Health, and Director of the UCSF Black Health Initiative
• Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, founder and operator of The Black Girl Doctor

For questions, contact Joyce Price and Roni Wilson. Download an event flyer (PDF)

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