Georgetown-Howard Center for Medical Humanities and Health Justice (MHHJ)

Only 6 days left to apply! MHHJ Community, Faculty, & Post-Doctoral Fellowships are DUE on November 1st! Don't miss your chance to dive into a world of opportunities at the Georgetown-Howard Center for Medical Humanities and Health Justice! Each fellowship offers an award and unique opportunities to explore the intersection of medical humanities and health justice. For applications, visit mhhj.org/fellowships!

📣✨Dive into a world of opportunities at the Georgetown-Howard Center for Medical Humanities and Health Justice! Our upcoming fellowships for the 2025-2026 academic year focus on the theme of Networks, offering a range of exciting prospects for various groups including community advocates, graduate students and postdocs, and faculty. Each fellowship offers an award and unique opportunities to explore the intersection of medical humanities and health justice. Join us in shaping the future of health equity through innovative research and community engagement. Fill out an interest form 📝 at mhhj.org/fellowships

Have you registered for our event? 👀 Those who register will receive a free copy of Dr. Sharon Malone's book "Grown Women Talking: A Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy." RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gss-BiCz

It's time! 🗓 We're partnering with DC Public Library to bring you “Grown Women Talking: Lessons on Women’s Health Through Community," a conversation with Sharon Malone and Jonquilyn Hill. Using Sharon Malone’s book Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy, this conversation will explore the role of patient and caregiver narratives in navigating our right to quality healthcare. We will also host a community organization fair prior to the main event, featuring health and humanities organizations serving women in the greater Washington region. 📖 FREE Copies of Dr. Malone's book will be provided at the event Community org fair: 5pm-7pm Speaker Conversation (main event): 7pm-8pm Photo op w/Dr. Malone: 8pm-8:30pm

Join in on the conversation between our co-Executive Director Dr. Dana Williams and Ala Stanford, MD, FACS, FAAP on her book “Take Care of Them Like My Own”- part memoir, part manifesto for health equality and justice. 📆 Date: August 5 ⏰ Time: 7 PM 📍 Location: @politicsprose 5015 Connecticut Ave NW 🎟️ First come, first serve 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gXaCRSSm

We're featured in the latest issue of Georgetown Health Magazine! Explore how we're partnering beyond clinic doors, creating a model for collaboration, uncovering and understanding the collective wisdom around health in D.C., and humanistically shaping future physicians. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g3aBVnJe Featured team members: co-Executive Director Dr. Lakshmi Krishnan co-Executive Director Dr. Dana Williams Chief-of-Staff Dr. Alisa B. Founding Graduate Research Assistant Imani Cabassa-George, MPH

~Where stories heal, and traditions transform healthcare!~ Lore isn’t just stories; it’s the heartbeat of our communities, weaving together narratives, traditions, and wisdom that shape our lives. From whispered remedies to cultural rituals, lore holds the key to radical change in healthcare, fostering empathy, understanding, and patient-centered care. Join our mission to overhaul the healthcare system by integrating lore and medical humanities. Discover how traditional wisdom and cultural narratives can drive groundbreaking shifts in medical practices. Ready to be part of this radical transformation? Sign up for our newsletter at 🔗MHHJ.ORG 🔗 and stay informed about our innovative projects, workshops, and research highlighting lore's revolutionary impact on healthcare. Together, we can shape a future where every patient’s story is heard and valued, creating a truly humanized healthcare system. #LoreInHealthcare #MedicalHumanities #HealthJustice #RadicalChange

--Key Takeaways from the MHRI Research Summit in Paris!-- Our co-executive director, Lakshmi Krishnan, joined Rice University’s Medical Humanities Research Institute summit at the Rice Global Paris Center. The event highlighted interdisciplinary research topics, including: -AI in healthcare -Racial health equity -Patient narratives -Human-centered design Kirsten Ostherr and Melissa Bailar emphasized the humanities' essential role in understanding the human experience in health care. The summit fostered engaging discussions and promising research collaborations. Check out the video snippet for more insights! 🎥 #MedicalHumanities #AcademicResearch #HealthEquity #AIinHealthcare #RiceUniversity #ResearchSummit #Paris 🔗 [https://lnkd.in/eHRAQZej]

🔺 Historical Insights from Folklore in Medicine 🔺 lore provides historical perspectives on how societies have understood and managed health and illness. These stories reflect the evolution of medical practices and social determinants of health. What can we learn from the past to improve our future healthcare? Uncover how we think about lore, the historical insights from folklore, and their relevance to modern medicine on our website 👉 (https://lnkd.in/ehyaYad9) 👈