HEaL Conference 2021 | Saturday, March 6, 2021
Registration is only open to students currently enrolled in the Junior Doctors Academy or the Doctors Academy in our participating districts. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Conference Schedule
*Subject to change
General Session click for recording
Disponible en Español
8:30 am
Opening Remarks
Dr Katherine A. Flores, Director, UCSF Fresno Latino Center for Medical Education and Research
9:00 am
NOT RECORDED
Cyber Safety
Educate on the basic social media and technology the how-to's for prevention and awareness. Will included how to recognize the signs when you may be in danger on-line.
Presenter: Sharon Nichols, Community Service Officer, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Central California Internet Crimes Against Childrem Task Force This session will not be recorded
Social Media Teen Safety Espanol Social Media Teen Safety English
10:00 am
Combat Distance Learning Fatigue with Science!
Everyone is experiencing some sort of fatigue from distance learning. Science educator, Mrs. Floridia Cheung, will teach you how your respiratory, cardio, and muscle-skeletal systems can help you overcome fatigue and stress while you learn from home. During this session, you will participate in breathing, stretching, and other physical exercises that will help your overall health and wellness.
Presenter: Floridia Cheung, Career Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator, Sunnyside High School, Fresno Unified School District
11:00 am Concurrent Sessions ~Choose which session to attend!~
CLICK for recordingPreparing for Pre-Med with the University of California
Disponible en Español
Preparing for a career in the medical field? There's no better place to start than with the University of California (UC). At a UC campus, students will have the opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research, learn from medical practitioners, and prepare for a challenging and fulfilling career in medicine. During this presentation students will learn about the opportunities that they can take advantage of at a UC campus and hear from current UC Merced students who are currently preparing for the competitive field of medicine.
Presenter: Kia Tan, Associate Director of Diversity Engagement & Transfer Initiatives, UC Merced
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Public Health - COVID and Beyond
Disponible en Español
Interested in fighting a disease like COVID that impacts an entire population? Want to craft policies, systems, environments, and culture that are leading to poor health outcomes for communities? Come and learn how population-focused public health differs from direct patient care, why public health matters, and the many rewarding career paths in Public Health.
Presenter: Sara Bosse, Madera County Public Health Director, Madera County Department of Public Health
THIS SESSION NOT RECORDED
Ask Us Anything! College, Health Professional School and Beyond
Disponible en Español
Doctors Academy alums will be sharing their experience on what they found helpful to prepare to go to college, medical school and beyond and how best parents can support them in this journey. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions as time allows at the end.
Panelists: Leilani Palominos, Enrique Cazares-Navarro, Anuvir Singh, Tia Vang, MD
This session will not be recorded.
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Financial Aid 101
Disponible en Español
The CA Student Aid Commission will be presenting information that will inform you about the different sources of financial aid. This information will help you get the maximum free aid available to make college affordable.
Presenter: Jon Waldrep, Trainer; Adrian Slade, Trainer; California Student Aid Commission
12:00 pm Concurrent Sessions ~Choose which session to attend!~
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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Disponible en Español
Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available to address some symptoms, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Presenter: Cynthia McDermott, Community Educator Volunteer, Alzheimer's Association
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Powering the Body. Eat. Move. Be Mindful.
Disponible en Español
Snackable bites to take care of your most priceless possession – YOU! This interactive presentation will have each participant: Eat – construct a tasty bite and discuss small actionable steps to a nourishing diet. Move – build fitness habits through tips on how to stay motivated while on your lifelong healthy, active journey. Be Mindful – discover the secret weapon to being present in midst of all the chaos that surrounds you.
Presenters: Cyndi Dean, Program Coordinator; Jason Wara, M.A., Project Specialist; Charles Clancy, Project Specialist; FCSS CalFresh Healthy Living
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Money Management
English Only
There is no one formula for financial wellness. Everyone has to write their own money story, and we want to help you write yours. This session will provide information on saving for college, budgeting and practical advice for college finances.
Presenter: Andrei Wong, Bulldog Financial Coach, Fresno State University
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Administración del Dinero
Solamente en Español
No existe una fórmula única para el bienestar financiero. Todo el mundo tiene que escribir su propia historia de dinero y queremos ayudarte a escribir la tuya. Por medio de este taller, aprenderás como ahorrar dinero para la universidad, crear un presupuesto y consejos prácticos para tus finanzas universitarias
Presentadora: Briana Rodriguez Rico, BA, Bulldog Financial Coach, Fresno State University
1:15 pm Bonus Session
The COVID Vaccine: What I need to Know
English Only
THIS SESSION NOT RECORDED
There is a lot of information circulating about the COVID vaccine that may be influencing our decision to receive it. This presentation will provide you with information about the vaccine and the opportunity to ask questions about it.
Presenter:
Malini K Singh, MD, MPH, Vice Chief, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Department of Emergency Services; Clinical Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine
La Vacuna del COVID: Lo que Necesito Saber
Solamente en Español
Esta sesión no se grabará.
Hay mucha información circulando sobre la vacuna para COVIS que puede estar influyendo nuestra decision de recibirla. Esta presentación le brindará información sobre la vacuna y la oportunidad de hacer preguntas al respecto.
Presentador:
J Raul Gutierrez, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, UCSF Department of Pediatrics
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Thank you for attending the 2021 HEaL Conference!
We hope that you learned something useful and can apply to your life or in your journey in becoming a health professional. Please take a moment to provide feedback on your experience today. Five names will be drawn from the survey responses to win $10 gift cards for those that wish to participate in the survey.