2 Day Health & Wellness Summit

HEALTH IS OUR GREATEST WEALTH. Health is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease, or infirmity. Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence. Our aim with the Harlem Pride Health & Wellness Summit is to provide access to information vital to our community’s well being, presented by experts in their fields.

The Health & Wellness Summit is designed for each participant to be able to attend all eight workshops over the course of the two days.  Each day there are four sessions, so choose which workshops you’d like to attend on Friday and then the remaining four you can attend on Saturday.

DWYER CULTURAL CENTER
309 West 123rd Street – New York, NY  10027

Friday, June 9th, 9AM – 4PM & Saturday, June 10th, 9AM -4PM

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE SERVED
(Vegan & Vegetarian Options Available)

FREE Registration

Workshops

ALL OF US Program - Introduction and Overview

The All of Us program works to improve health care through research and by building a diverse database that can inform thousands of studies on a variety of health conditions. Learn more about this cutting edge program and how it helps improve health outcomes for our community.

What is Normal? Mental Health & Stigma

Explore stigma and how it affects our views of ourselves and our ability to debunk negative ideas about mental health challenges, engage in self-care and understand that we are not alone.

Cancer Screening & Prevention

What cancer screenings need to be done at certain age milestones, and what tools can we use to help prevent cancer in ourselves and others. Explore environmental and physiological factors.

Evolve - Mental Health Platform

Experience the new Evolve app available in the Google and Apple app stores.  Designed specifically for the needs of the LGBTQ community, Evolve provides low cost access to daily mental health maintenance with meditations, breathing exercises, affirmations, therapies, communities and more.  Attendees receive a FREE subscription.

Social Determinates of Health

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.  The determinants include: Economic Stability, Education Access and Quality, Health Care Access and Quality, Neighborhood and Built Environment and Social and Community Context.  How are these conditions affecting you and your family’s health?

Inclusive & Affirming Communication: LGBTQIA+ Terminology, Labels, and Best Practices

This communication program focuses on inclusive and affirming practices for the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as a baseline understanding of LGBTQIA+ health needs and disparities.

This program will cover:
• LGBTQIA+ 101 – understanding labels and terminology
• Pronouns & gender neutral language
• Health disparities experienced by the LGBTQIA+ community
• Affirming and welcoming communication best practices
• Welcoming environments
• Advocacy & allyship

Listening Session - Your Voice is Your Pride

Self advocacy is key when it comes to making sure we get the care we need. Discuss strategies for LGBTQ community members to engage with providers and ensure proper care is given.

MPOX Prevention and Vaccination

MPOX is still severely affecting Black and Brown LGBTQ community members.  Learn about the vaccine and everyday precautions you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Vaccine referrals will be available.