VITALS: Virtual Inclusive Talks and Lecture Series

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ School of Medicine is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine and fighting disparities in health care in our community. Championing diversity is an essential part of our vision to promote an inclusive culture working to eradicate health disparities in Cleveland and across the world.

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence hosts VITALS: Virtual Inclusive Talks and Lecture Series, a series of 60-minute inclusive talks and lectures, and in-person presentations, to expand our commitment and promote dialogues in our school and our community. Each VITALS includes a Q&A session and is open to the public and shared with faculty staff and students at the School of Medicine, the University, and our other campuses: Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth System, University Hospitals and the Cleveland Veteran Affairs Medical Center. VITALS are free but require pre-registration.

Upcoming VITALS

Previous VITALS

*Not recorded intentionally. This approach aims to encourage and motivate you to participate in these meetings firsthand, to truly experience the essence of our community.

Month & Year

 Celebration

Presentation/Event Details

Presenter(s)

May 1, 2024

12-2 p.m.

Asian American Heritage Asian American Pacific Island Heritage Month Keynote Presentation & Festival  

February 23, 2024 

Noon

Black History Month Black History Month (in-person WRB Auditorium)  
February 9 & 14 2024 Lunar New Year Lunar New Year Events (in-person HEC (Feb 9) and BRB (Feb 14)   
January 17, 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day    

December 8, 2023

12:00 PM

Lecture Series (Online) Multiple Speakers

June 23,
2023 

Juneteenth

 (Hybrid)
Juneteenth Reception
Juneteenth Photo Narratives

June
2023 
Pride Month DEIE Safe Zone Training (Online)*
DEIE Trans Allyship Training 101 (Online)*

LGBTQ+ Health Across Our Campuses Panel Discussion (Online)
LGBTQ+ Wine & Cheese Social

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ LGBT Center



Multiple Presenters 

 

May
2023 

Asian American Heritage   (Hybrid)
AAPI Festival
, MS
May
2023 
Mental Health Awareness  Restorative Justice: Application of Restorative Justice in the Health Professions (Online) , MSW and , MA

March
2023

Women's History   (Online)

January 2023

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day  (Online)

December 6, 2022

Lecture Series  (Online)
October 6, 2022 Lecture Series Advocacy through Cultural Humility and Community Outreach (Online)
 
Dr. Monica Yepes-Rios, FACP
June 28
2022

PRIDE Month

How Far We've Come 50 Years of Pride! (Online)
 
, PhD

March
2022

Women's History   (Online)
December 2021 Health Disparities Health Disparities for Women of Color and Infant Mortality (Online)
November 2021 Native American Awareness Native American Healthcare: Past, Present, and Future (Online) , PhD
October 2021 Hispanic Heritage Awareness  R.E.A.L: Race, Ethnicity, and Language (Online)  MSN, RN
August 2021 Health Disparities Health Disparities in Latinx and COVID-19 (Online)
July
2021
Health Disparities The Effects of COVID-19 on Women in the Academy (Online)
June
2021
Health Disparities The Asian American Experiences of Racism during COVID-19 (Online)