Upcoming Events
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MAY
Professional Networking Meeting
(Topic: Business Building Tactics)
When: May 16, 2019 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm (PST)
Where: Skyline Community - 725 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (Map)
Where: Skyline Community - 725 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (Map)
Join experienced advocates working in the Northwest who are interested in sharing success and challenges in working in the field for networking, light hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Ever thought it might be nice to partner with another advocate to cover client load or be a back up to cover for you when you travel? Are you considering a job in health or patient advocacy and want to learn more about what the field is all about? Join advocates and other professionals who support advocates and patients for a peer-to-peer sharing event. Bring questions, challenges and success. BRING YOUR TICKET!!
Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-health-advocacy-professional-networking-meeting-tickets-53657164022
Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-health-advocacy-professional-networking-meeting-tickets-53657164022
JUNE
The ABCs of an Effective Doctor Visit
When: June 12, 2019 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm (PST)
Where: Greenwood Senior Center - Baker Room - 525 N 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 (Map)
Where: Greenwood Senior Center - Baker Room - 525 N 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 (Map)
Have you ever left your doctor’s office wishing you could have more time? In today’s primary care visit, time is short and there are many issues to cover. How can you be effective and respectful of your doctor’s time and get answers you want? This session explores how to the make the most of your doctor visit. It will review some of the most important ways people can be prepared by applying common health advocacy skills. Be ready for an interactive, hands-on session, with must-know tips for anyone who has ever assisted family, friends or themselves in navigating the health care system.
SEPTEMBER
Taming the Medicine Cabinet
When: September 12, 2019 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm (PST)
Where: Greenwood Senior Center - Baker Room - 525 N 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 (Map)
Where: Greenwood Senior Center - Baker Room - 525 N 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 (Map)
The majority of Americans take at least one medication and 20% take five or more medications. But keeping track of your medications, especially when experiencing a temporary hospitalization can be challenging and with more than a million people harmed each year from medication errors, it would be helpful to understand what medication management strategies are under our control. This session explores some of the common causes of medication errors and challenges that most people face. We will also identify practical tips, including how to take back medicines that are expired or no longer needed. Be ready for an interactive, hands-on session, with must-know tips for anyone can use.
Professional Networking Meeting
When: September 25, 2019 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm (PST)
Where: Skyline Community - 725 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (Map)
Where: Skyline Community - 725 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (Map)
OCTOBER
SAVE THE DATE!
WASHAA 7th Annual Meeting - Understanding Pain & Healing
When: October 17, 2019 | 7:00am - 4:30pm (PST)
Where: Center for Urban Horticulture | 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle, WA 98105 (Map)
Where: Center for Urban Horticulture | 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle, WA 98105 (Map)
DECEMBER
Professional Networking Meeting
When: December 3, 2019 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm (PST)
Where: Skyline Community - 725 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (Map)
Where: Skyline Community - 725 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (Map)
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