Month: November 2018

Date: Monday, November 26, 2018
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Campus Center, Room 804-08, UMass Amherst

Presented by Federico E. Vaca, MD, MPH, FAAAM, Professor, Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs, Yale School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine.

Crashes are the leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults. While policy and engineering efforts have been successful in reducing the rates of fatal crashes, many factors (e.g., behavioral, developmental, social, cultural) contribute to the risk of crash injury.  Prevention activities and programs need to thoughtfully consider the breath of factors that can contribute to crashes and crash injury disparities among groups of young drivers.

Date: December 5, 2018
Location: College of The Holy Cross, Worcester

This is an an opportunity to learn about meaningful sponsorship opportunities for individuals and local businesses who wish to empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in their fight against cancer in greater Worcester. There is no cost for this event.
Nurses and Social Workers will receive 3 CEUs from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Breakfast is included.

Topics Include:
Innovations in Cancer Treatments; Living With Cancer as a Chronic Illness
Palliative Care; Benefits of early incorporation; Finding resources for your patients; Self Care for Healthcare Professionals; Identifying and Addressing the needs in your community

For further information and to register, click here.