American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare Fellow Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos will lead a talk on advancing healthcare equity during Hispanic Heritage Month, and the Academy continues the webinar series, "Transformative Research and Practice in Community Collaboration."

Fellow to Present on Advancing Healthcare Equity for Hispanic Heritage Month

The University of Maryland’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through a series of events under the theme “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”  Among them: Fellow Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, professor and executive director, Institute for Policy Solutions, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing will present on "Ending Latino US Healthcare Inequity" and strategies for healthcare professionals to advance health equity on September, 20th.

Read more about the event in The Elm.

Webinar Series: Transformative Research and Practice in Community Collaboration

The Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare has held the webinar series, “Transformative Research and Practice in Community Collaboration,” since August 29th. The discussions have covered topics related to innovations in research practices for improved community connection. The next session, “Engaging Fathers,” is on September 26th. Fellow and Professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice Waldo E. Johnson Jr., PhD, and others will present on the unique stressors and traumas that can have a significant impact on fathers and their mental health.

Learn more about the webinar series from the Academy.