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AGING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: How Design Plays a Pivotal Role
During our 2023 Fall Virtual Colloquium, Tama Duffy Day, Principal and Health leader at Gensler discussed the pivotal role of design in shaping environments for an aging population. The audience engaged in thought-provoking discussions including thoughts and probes on their perceptions of design successes and failures.
Elizabeth Terhune, MS, Center for
Optimal Aging Research Associate and a key investigator in the Racial Health Equity Research Project funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, presented her work on racial health equity at the 2023 International What Works Global Summit in Ottawa, Canada on On October 18, 2023. The center’s Racial Health Equity work, centered on reviewing and synthesizing the current evidence on defining and operationalizing racial health equity, fits perfectly within the theme of the 2023 Summit, “Evidence for Global Challenges.” The Summit, sponsored by the Campbell Collaboration, was a great opportunity to engage with global communities that provide policy and research recommendations.
Dr Patricia Heyn presented her work on understanding racial health equity terminology at the prestigious Cochrane Colloquium. This project funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is one of six projects on centering racial health equity in systematic reviews and has a focus on definitions. The event, hosted by Cochrane, a global leader in evidence synthesis guidelines, brought together international experts to promote evidence-informed healthcare and address critical global health issues. The team’s contributions are a valuable addition to the ongoing discussions aimed at advancing knowledge and shaping the future of healthcare on a global scale
Racial health equity” is growing exponentially as a concept in the academic literature and was listed as a priority of the United States government, yet we lack consistent explanations for what this term means. We organized a workshop to discuss terminologies on racial health equity, as part of a project funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Cochrane International, and the Marymount Center for Optimal Aging. Study protocol: Link
Featuring speakers with diverse expertise, we had an engaging discussion on the latest findings and next steps for this project.
The Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI): State and Local Road Map for Public Health, 2023-2027 is here! Public health practitioners and partners can learn about new strategies and actions to implement the Road Map in the webinar. Explore the different topics on how to promote brain health on July 26th from 4:00-5:00 PM EST. This webinar will provide opportunities to learn how to take action, prioritize health equity, and shift policies to promote brain health for everyone.
The webinar will include an overview of the new HBI Road Map, discuss the new edition, and hear from members of the Leadership Committee about exciting developments in this new guidebook. Please register in advance.
Co-sponsored by the Arlington Commission on the Status of Women, Arlington AAUW, Arlington Chapter of The Links, Inc., and Marymount University Center for Optimal Aging. This informational session allowed all attendees to learn about saving for today and retirement tomorrow and be mindful of financial pitfalls.
The Center for Optimal Aging participated in the National Senior Health and Fitness Day! We provided grip strength, body mass index tests, and also an Oral health questionnaire. We were able to engage with a number of our community and provide advice and encouragement on staying healthy. In addition to the center, the event was sponsored by Arlington Neighborhood Village, Virginia Hospital Center, and Arlington 55+ Programs.
The GSA Diversity Mentoring and Career Development Technical Assistance Workshop program is tailored towards trainees from diverse backgrounds. It is an exceptional educational and networking opportunity that supports professional training and growth among early career trainees from underrepresented backgrounds. This workshop empowers trainees for successful career development and strategic planning. Various information on mentoring opportunities, career development, professional networks, and leadership will be raised. For more information click here.
To be eligible for Early Career Diversity Fellows Stipend Award, you need to apply by June 15.
