Those attending will:

• Have been given the information regarding available vaccines and their commonalities/differences

• Understand how each vaccine works within the body to develop antibodies

• Understand the limitations of the current vaccines

• Be aware of common side effects as well as less common adverse reactions of available vaccines

• Understand the relationship between vaccine administration and the spread of COVID 19

• Understand how to access Tarrant County College Health Services for additional questions and referrals for where to receive a vaccine 

Those attending should be able to:

• Describe trends in maternal and infant mortality including racial and ethnic disparities

• Discuss causes of maternal and infant mortality

• Identify opportunities to improve the health of mothers and babies

So often when we talk about the brain we think of intelligence.  But sadly, that may not be the best way to gauge a healthy brain.  What if we saw our brains as the one thing that either helps us or hinders us with our connection to others.

Attendees will learn:

• How healthy neurology actually helps us keep and establish meaningful relationships in our lives

Those attending will gain an understanding of:

• What is hypertension and how it is diagnosed

• What causes hypertension

• What problems hypertension leads to

• How to prevent or manage hypertension

Those attending will gain an understanding of:

• How to prevent skin cancer

• The different types of skin cancer

• Why we protect our skin

This presentation will:

• Examine a personal story about suicide

• Discuss the internet/social media’s impact on mental health

• Promote action(s) in suicide prevention

This presentation will:

• Bust Myths about Breast Cancer

Your feedback is critical for program development and improvement. Confirmation of attendance is available for students who complete the survey in its entirety no later than 10/28/2021. You will also be entered into a drawing to win one of several health and wellness prizes that will be mailed to your home address. Please take the time to complete the evaluation HERE. 

Those attending will be able to:

• Discuss the power and control tactics that abusers used during the pandemic.

• Learn about patterns and trends of reporting domestic violence during the pandemic.

• Learn how One Safe Place modified services to meet survivors needs and lessons learned.

Your feedback is critical for program development and improvement. Confirmation of attendance is available for students who complete the survey in its entirety no later than 11/09/2021. You will also be entered into a drawing to win one of several health and wellness prizes that will be mailed to your home address. Please take the time to complete the evaluation HERE.

Objectives

• Increase knowledge in colorectal cancer screening and incidence rates.

• Increase knowledge in signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer.

• Increase knowledge in screening and prevention.

• Understand ways to promote education and awareness of colorectal cancer

Your feedback is critical for program development and improvement. Confirmation of attendance is available for students who complete the survey in its entirety no later than 04/01/2022. You will also be entered into a drawing to win one of several health and wellness prizes that will be mailed to your home address. Please take the time to complete the evaluation HERE.

Objectives

•  Separate myths and misconceptions from facts about sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence.

• Explore the effects of sexual violence and trauma on survivors.

• Identify contributing factors and root causes of sexual and other forms of violence.

• Discuss effective communication and how to respond to a survivor in a trauma-informed manner.

Your feedback is critical for program development and improvement. Confirmation of attendance is available for students who complete the survey in its entirety no later than 05/05/2022. You will also be entered into a drawing to win one of several health and wellness prizes that will be mailed to your home address. Please take the time to complete the evaluation HERE.

Your feedback is critical for program development and improvement. Confirmation of attendance is available for students who complete the survey in its entirety no later than 05/12/2022. You will also be entered into a drawing to win one of several health and wellness prizes that will be mailed to your home address. Please take the time to complete the evaluation HERE.

Objectives

•   Understanding Stress and the Stress Response 

• Stress Triggers

• Role of Exercise and Healthy Eating in Stress Management 

• Breathing and Relaxation Techniques 

• Strategies for Stress Reduction

• SAP- Stress Action Plan 

Your feedback is critical for program development and improvement. Confirmation of attendance is available for students who complete the survey in its entirety no later than 10/07/2022. You will also be entered into a drawing to win one of several health and wellness prizes that will be mailed to your home address. Please take the time to complete the evaluation HERE.

Objectives

• Discuss common terms and the history of genetic testing

• Discuss the BRCA 1&2 mutations and the implications of a positive test results

• Discuss the pros and cons of genetic testing

Your feedback is critical for program development and improvement. Confirmation of attendance is available for students who complete the survey in its entirety no later than 10/14/2022. You will also be entered into a drawing to win one of several health and wellness prizes that will be mailed to your home address. Please take the time to complete the evaluation HERE.

Objectives

• Learn about the brain development

• Learn about attachment styles and how they affect our relationships

• Learn about the sign of ultimate of brain health

Your feedback is critical for program development and improvement. Confirmation of attendance is available for students who complete the survey in its entirety no later than 11/04/2022. You will also be entered into a drawing to win one of several health and wellness prizes that will be mailed to your home address. Please take the time to complete the evaluation HERE.

Objectives

•  List definitions related to men’s health.

• Identify signs and symptoms of male health concerns.

• Explain statistics and preventative measures of men’s health.

Your feedback is critical for program development and improvement. Confirmation of attendance is available for students who complete the survey in its entirety no later than 11/25/2022. You will also be entered into a drawing to win one of several health and wellness prizes that will be mailed to your home address. Please take the time to complete the evaluation HERE.

Objectives

•  Learn what the kidneys do and why they are important to your health.

• Learn what kidney disease is, how to get tested, and what treatments are available.

• Learn who is at risk for developing kidney disease and how to reduce your risk.

Your feedback is critical for program development and improvement. Confirmation of attendance is available for students who complete the survey in its entirety no later than 3/31/2023. You will also be entered into a drawing to win one of several health and wellness prizes that will be mailed to your home address. Please take the time to complete the evaluation HERE.

Objectives

•  Skin cancer prevention and early detection

• Types of skin cancer

• Risk factors

• The importance of skin cancer screening

Your feedback is critical for program development and improvement. Confirmation of attendance is available for students who complete the survey in its entirety no later than 5/5/2023. You will also be entered into a drawing to win one of several health and wellness prizes that will be mailed to your home address. Please take the time to complete the evaluation HERE.

Objectives

• What sickle cell is

• Who it affects

• The traits of sickle cell

• Genetics and misconceptions about sickle cell

• Treatments and Therapies for sickle cell disease

Your feedback is critical for program development and improvement. Confirmation of attendance is available for students who complete the survey in its entirety no later than 6/16/2023. You will also be entered into a drawing to win one of several health and wellness prizes that will be mailed to your home address. Please take the time to complete the evaluation HERE.