The Science of Health Disparities: The Role of Health Professions, Research and Communities in Achieving Health Equity

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The Science of Health Disparities: The Role of Health Professions, Research and Communities in Achieving Health Equity

Drexel University with its expertise in Medicine and Health Sciences will convene an interactive session for postsecondary students interested in Health careers

February 28th at the Drexel University campus (in West Philadelphia) 

Papadakis Integrated Science Building

3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia 19104

Dating Violence: It’s time to Break the Cycle

Dating Violence: It’s Time to Break the Cycle

Dating violence is not an easy topic to talk about but over the past several months, it has made headlines in many areas. New images of images and stories about dating abuse continue to appear in the media, daily news reports, social media and in our own personal lives. Dating violence creates a vicious cycle, but perhaps raising awareness and discussing this topic in public forums can stop it.

Dating Violence

Dating violence does not discriminate; "it crosses all racial, cultural, economic and social barriers." The CDC reports that many people living in the United States can identify at least one person whose has been a victim of dating violence. But why does this even matter? “Dating violence is a normalized aspect of our society.”

According to BreakTheCycle.com: 

•          American teens experience alarming high levels of abuse in their dating relationships (2011)
•         The Corporate Leaders & America's Workforce on Domestic Violence Survey found that a substantial majority of corporate executives and their employees from the nation's largest companies recognize the harmful and extensive impact of domestic violence in the workplace, but only 13% of corporate executives think their companies should address the problem (2007)
•      In 2006, a Bystander Survey found that approximately two-thirds of Americans say “it is hard to determine whether someone has been a victim of domestic abuse (64%)” and want more information about what to do when confronted with domestic violence (65%)

What we can we do?

Together we must be catalysts of social change. LET'S BREAK THE CYCLE.

According to the CDC, dating violence is a preventable public health problem. Therefore as a community can develop, implement and maintain community approaches to stop this cycle of violence.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.breakthecycle.org/

http://www.stand4respect.org/

http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/teen_dating_violence.html

JOIN US!

The Science of Health Disparities: The Role of Health Professions, Research and Communities in Achieving Health Equity

Drexel University with its expertise in Medicine and Health Sciences will convene an interactive session for postsecondary students interested in Health careers

February 28th at the Drexel University campus (in West Philadelphia) 

Papadakis Integrated Science Building

3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia 19104

Goal:

Engage minority and underserved post-secondary students in a health disparities symposium to pursue academic careers in biomedical sciences, clinical, behavioral and community research, health, medicine, nursing , allied public health, community health and health education.

Objectives:

  *   Provide opportunities for post-secondary students to be exposed to various approaches to reducing health disparities through multiple disciplines

  *   Increase knowledge & awareness about the science of health disparities and the role of various health professions in promoting health equity.

  *   Increase knowledge & awareness about the science of health disparities and the role of clinical, basic science and community based research in promoting health equity.

  *   Provide opportunities for post-secondary students to network with and meet diverse health & research professionals

To Register: 

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