Sometimes it feels as if misleading information is everywhere. From memes pushing bogus treatments without evidence to deep fakes and AI-driven disinformation, it can be hard to navigate today's information ecosystem.

Join the Lifespan Community Health Institute for this workshop. We'll talk about how misinformation spreads, why we are all susceptible, and how we can get better at verifying information. We'll also explore how, collectively, we can build misinformation resilience in our communities.

Speaker

This workshop will be led by Stefanie Friedhoff, co-founder of the Information Futures Lab, Professor of the Practice, and Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation at the Brown University School of Public Health.

Register

This virtual workshop is free and open to the public.

Register Online

For more information, please contact Jeanette Nessett at [email protected] or at 401-444-8088.

Opportunities for Registered Nurses (RN) and Nursing Assistants

Join us to learn about opportunities to work in a dynamic healthcare environment where you can make a difference in the lives of patients.

New RN graduates are encouraged to apply.

Our Magnet-certified hospital has positions on most shifts, both full- and part-timeRegister for an interview for a healthcare position at Newport Hospital

The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA), a non-profit and educational membership organization committed to providing education, certification, and networking opportunities to all persons involved in clinical research activities, presents "The HemOnc Knowledge Base: Standardizing the Representation of Hematology/Oncology Treatment Regimens." 

Objective

Objectives during this presentation include:

• Reviewing the challenges and importance of capturing cancer treatment details.
• Learning about how HemOnc.org has been built as a resource for practicing clinicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Learning about the derived HemOnc knowledgebase and the various ways that it can serve the research community.

Speaker

This presentation will be led by Jeremy M. Warner, MD, MS, FAMIA, FASCO, professor of medicine and associate director of data science at Legorreta Cancer Center and director of the Center for Clinical Cancer Informatics and Data Science (CCIDS).

Details

This event is open to SoCRA and non-SoCRA members.

Cost: Admission to this presentation is free.
Credit: SoCRA Members may claim 1 CE towards SoCRA Recertification. 
Only SoCRA members will receive a certificate of attendance. 

For more information, please contact Brianna Girardi at [email protected]. 

Meeting Information

This meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.

Join the Teams Meeting

Meeting ID: 269 284 750 564
Passcode: 2CqWNr

Or call in (audio only) 
+1 401-226-0907,,740416693# United States, Providence 
Phone Conference ID: 740 416 693#

Join the Lifespan Community Health Institute for a free, non-certified CPR training on Friday, May 17 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Learn skills that can help you save a life!

Please note: This is not a certified class, and participants will not receive a CPR certification card.  

At the event, you will learn:

• To perform hands-only CPR for adults, children, and infants.
• To use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
• To perform chest compressions.
• To help a choking victim.

This event is open to the public.

Register

Registration is required.

To register, or for more information, please contact Yohasma Marzan at 401-444-8063 or [email protected].

Join the Lifespan Community Health Institute at Newport’s Community Baby Shower for a free, non-certified CPR training along with blood glucose and blood pressure screenings on Saturday, May 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Claiborne Pell Elementary School. 

At the event, you will learn:

• To perform hands-only CPR for adults, children, and infants.
• To use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
• To perform chest compressions.
• To help a choking victim.

This event is open to the public.

Spanish translation services will be available.

No registration is required.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact Latisha Michel at 401-662-8846 or [email protected].

Are you among the one-third of adults at risk of developing Type II Diabetes? If yes, this free, in-person Diabetes Prevention Program offered by the Lifespan Community Health Institute and the Tri-County Community Action Agency will be offered every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. from May 23, 2024 through April 10, 2025. Enrollment ends on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

The Diabetes Prevention Program is a group-based, facilitated, lifestyle change to prevent or delay the disease. 

Transportation assistance and childcare will be available.

Register

This program is free, but registration is required: 

• Priority will  be given to Tri-County Community Action Agency’s Health Equity Zone (HEZ) communities and to Medicaid beneficiaries.
• Registrants must be 18 years of age to participate. 
• Registration closes on June 13, 2024.

To enroll, or for more information, contact Ana Almeida-DoRosario at 401-444-8069 or [email protected].

Gala co-chairs Chris and Michele Levy invite you to help them make a splash for Bradley Hospital at the stylish Wyndham Newport Hotel. 

Socialize with friends, enjoy an excellent dining experience, and dance the night away in a coastal chic setting as you support the nation’s first psychiatric hospital devoted exclusively to children and adolescents.

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Join the Lifespan Community Health Institute on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 for this fun, interactive, hands-on workshop exploring the impact of a sedentary lifestyle and hunched over posture on our physical and emotional health.

In this virtual presentation, the speaker will share her personal journey dealing with chronic lower back pain and her BRACE model to correct posture. You will learn posture assessment and simple tips for improving posture, reducing stress, and integrating movement into your workday. 

Speaker

This presentation will be led by Aesha Tahir, corporate wellness consultant, award-winning author, keynote speaker, trainer, and columnist.

Registration

This event is free and open to the public.  Registration is required.

Register Online

For more information, please contact Jeanette Nessett at [email protected] or 401-444-8088.

Join us for this in-person, eight-hour course on providing mental health first aid for adults.

Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour course that gives non-behavioral health specialists the skills to help someone who is in emotional crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and emotional stress.

Just as CPR training helps a person with no clinical training assist an individual following a heart attack, mental health first aid training helps a person assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis, such as contemplating suicide. In both situations, the goal is to help support an individual until appropriate professional help arrives. Mental health first aiders learn a single five-step  strategy that includes assessing risk, respectfully listening to and supporting the individual in crisis, and identifying appropriate professional help and other supports. Participants are also introduced to risk factors and warning signs for mental health or substance use problems, and they engage in experiential activities that build understanding of the impact of illness on individuals and families and learn about evidence-supported treatment and self-help strategies.

Register

Fee: $118

To learn more about Mental Health First Aid for Adults, contact Kim Lafountain, LMHC, at [email protected].

Register Online

Join the Lifespan Community Health Institute at the District Park between noon and 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 for a free blood glucose and blood pressure screening and to speak to our community outreach specialist about the programs and resources we offer. Additional community organizations will be at this Juneteenth festival to share information about their programs and services.

This event is free and open to the public. 

No registration is required.

More Information

For more information, please contact Juneteenth RI at [email protected].