Skin Cancer Prevention and Detection Seminar — Oct 18, 2023, 5:30 PM
With over 5 million cases diagnosed in the U.S., skin cancer is America’s most common cancer. At this educational seminar presented by Dr. Ravinder Gogia, Board-Certified Dermatologist at MarinHealth Dermatology, attendees learned how to identify suspicious spots and take proactive steps toward safeguarding your health and staying vigilant about skin health. Light dinner and refreshments were served.
We Care About Your Health Fair – Saturday, August 26, 2023, 10 AM-2 PM
The Marin Healthcare District provided free health checks for blood pressure and diabetes, distributed free healthy snacks, and provided a fun photo booth for kids of all ages at a pop-up “We Care About Your Health Fair” event on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Over 100 people were screened that day – we were honored to be able to provide health checks for interested individuals, and we were proud to host this event for the Marin Community at the Al Boro Community Center in San Rafael.
Adolescent Eating Disorders: What Steps Can You Take? Wednesday — May 24, 2023, 5:30 PM
Eating disorders affect more than 30 million people in the U.S. It’s a serious condition that impacts all genders, races, and ethnic groups, and it can negatively impact one’s health, emotions, and ability to function in all areas of life. Most eating disorders involve focusing too much on weight, body shape, and food, leading to dangerous eating behaviors that can harm the heart, digestive system, bones, teeth, and mouth and lead to other diseases. The good news is that with proper treatment and early intervention, your child can return to healthier eating habits and reverse serious complications caused by eating disorders. To learn more, please watch a recording of this presentation.
Community Health Webinar: Health Effects of Climate Change – 11/9/2022 6:30 PM
The health effects of the climate crisis are already upon us – from lung disease triggered by wildfires to deadly heatwaves to surges of infectious diseases. Evidence is mounting that biodiversity loss and changes in temperature and precipitation affect malnutrition, infectious and chronic diseases, and mental health and lead to injuries and premature death. In this presentation, our specialists discussed immediate and long-term causes and effects on health and what we must do in our local and global communities to control, respond, treat, adapt, and mitigate. To learn more, please watch a recording of this presentation.
Community Health Webinar: Pediatric COVID Vaccination – 4/25/2022 5:30 PM
The COVID-19 vaccine is available for children aged five and up, and boosters are now authorized for those aged six months or older. Marin County is among the most highly vaccinated areas in the nation. But many questions and concerns arise when it comes to vaccinating our children. If you are interested in learning more, please watch a recording of this presentation.
Community Health Webinar: Bike Safety and Preventing Injury – 9/30/2021 5:30 PM
Bicycle use has become more popular, and when school is back in session, bicycle safety becomes even more important. Bicycle crashes are among the top causes of injury seen in the Emergency and Trauma Department at MarinHealth Medical Center and other hospitals. Bicyclists and motorists both play a role in preventing crashes and injuries. To learn more, please watch a recording of this presentation.
Community Health Webinar Series: Teen Mental Health in the Time of COVID – 4/21/2021 5:30 PM
As if adolescence wasn’t stressful enough, the challenges teens faced and confronted during the COVID pandemic were unprecedented and were extremely overwhelming. Families, friends, and the community were often at a loss how to understand and offer support for mental health problems that were becoming increasingly common. If you care for a teen or are concerned about your well-being, please watch a recording of this presentation.
Community Health Seminar Series: COVID Vaccinations – 2/10/2021 5:30 PM
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued, it was exciting and encouraging that distribution of the much- anticipated vaccines had finally begun, and more of the population received access to immunization. In this presentation, you will learn timely information on COVID-19 vaccinations and how the rollout process in Marin County unfolded. Watch a recording of the entire presentation.
Community Health Seminar Series: The Latest on COVID-19 in Marin (Virtual) – 9/23/2020 5:30 PM
Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, what had we learned? What were our community’s unique needs and what was next? In this presentation, you will learn timely information on COVID-19, our healthcare response, and how to best protect yourself and others. Watch a recording of the entire presentation.
Community Health Seminar Series: COVID-19: What is Happening and How is Marin Responding? – 6/30/2020 5:30 PM
As of June 2020, we had been working together as a community to flatten the COVID-19 curve for more than three months. Then, Marin experienced a surge in new COVID-19 cases. In this presentation, you will learn timely information about the pandemic, how Marin was responding, and what you can still do to protect yourself and others. Watch a recording of the entire presentation.
