Events Calendar
01
Jun
Webinar
5 Easy Tips to Improve Your Posture While Working from Home
With so many of us working from home for an indefinite period, it’s easy to “make do” and slip into bad posture habits at home. But these poor posture habits can often...
02
Jun
Webinar
Healthy Me, Healthy Body
In a culture highly influenced by social media and advertising, many Americans learn to distrust their bodies and their own hunger and satiety cues. This can lead to a destructive cycle of continually...
03
Jun
Online Class
The Power of Self-Compassion in Medicine
You are invited to join this noontime online workshop to explore the importance of self-compassion in medicine. Recent research indicates that physicians who had more self-compassion were more resilient, felt less physically and...
14
Jun
Berry Event
Neurodiversity Awareness Brown Bag Session
Sign up for a 90-minute “brown bag” educational session to learn about neurodiversity in the workplace, and the Neurodiversity in IT Program and earn a BeWell Berry! Learning objectives of the sessions include: Basic awareness of neurodiversity and autism Understanding of autistic traits with workplace relevance Tips for enabling autistic colleagues to be effective in …
15
Jun
Berry Event
Turn Your Savings Into Retirement Income (Fidelity Investments Webinar)
If you’re planning to retire within the next few years: Learn the benefits of a retirement income plan, factors to consider when transitioning your savings into income, and ways to develop a retirement plan that suits your goals and lifestyle. Register Here
16
Jun
Berry Event
How to Map Your Bike Commute
This one-hour webinar will cover How to Map a Bike Route. Ariadne Delon Scott, Stanford Transportation Director of Active Mobility will be joined by Anna Walters, Events and Communication Manager with Bikes Make Life Better, will help you navigate the best bike commuting route for you. REGISTER HERE.
17
Jun
Berry Event
Monthly SCRP Workshop
All employees can contribute before-tax dollars to the Tax-Deferred Account (TDA) or after-tax dollars to the Roth 403(b) starting after their first paycheck; eligible employees may also receive a generous matching contribution to the Contributory Retirement Account (CRA) after one-year of service. If you want to learn more about the many options and benefits provided …
21
Jun
Berry Event
BIO 04 W — Inflammation and Disease
Inflammation is a double-edged sword. It is required to protect the body, but too much of it can create disease. Diabetes, cancer, depression, and stroke are just a few of the diseases associated with chronic inflammation. How can something that protects us from infection and helps us to repair and restore the body also be …
21
Jun
Berry Event
PSY 98 — How to Overcome Our Fears and Live Mindfully
Having fears is a normal human experience, but often they can interfere with our daily lives and even those things we care about most. This course will cover principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a science-based kind of psychotherapy that is effective for managing thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns that make people feel trapped. CBT …
21
Jun
Webinar
Prioritize Your Well-Being
As a busy professional, it can be hard to take time out of your schedule to prioritize self-care. Yet taking care of yourself is not a luxury; it’s imperative. When you are...
22
Jun
Online Class
Vaccines, Variants, Vacations
As vaccination levels rise and infection rates fall, we are all facing hopes for opening up this summer. But mixed in with excitement, there are also unknowns and new awkwardness as we navigate...
23
Jun
Wellness Event
Physical Activity After 40, June 23 – July 7, 2021
Physical activity has important benefits at every age. Our culture, however, tends to associate physical activity and intensive exercise with youth and early adulthood. In fact, the greatest health benefits of new or increased physical activity occur at older ages. This is because physical activity’s significant preventive impacts are greatest among people at higher risk …
23
Jun
Wellness Event
International Conference on Functional Imaging and Modeling of the Heart
Join us for the 11th biennial International Conference on Functional Imaging and Modeling of the Heart (FIMH). FIMH-2021 will celebrate 20 years of bringing together friends, colleagues, and collaborators to share and discuss the latest in cardiac and cardiovascular imaging, electrophysiology, computational modeling, and translational applications. The event will take place June 21-25, 2021 virtually, …
23
Jun
Wellness Event
Harnessing Digital Technologies to Advance Global Precision Health and Development
A New Frontiers in Precision Population Health & Health Equity Seminar Series EventThis event will feature a keynote presentation by Brigitte Gosselink, Director of Product Impact at Google.org, and a panel discussion moderated by Professor Stephen Luby. Access event details, submit your questions and register here! Digital technologies have the potential to significantly reduce global …
23
Jun
Wellness Event
Intersectionality: Queerness and Disability in Medicine Discussion Group
Register to participate in the upcoming discussion group that Stanford Medical Abilities Coalition (SMAC) is launching in partnership with Lane Library, co-hosted with the Pride and Allies ERG. Discrimination can intensify when an individual faces multiple, simultaneous biases. Intersectionality, the complex, cumulative way in which the effects of multiple forms of discrimination (such as racism, …
23
Jun
Wellness Event
How Social Science Advances Our Understanding of Pandemics
This is episode 16 in the CASBS series Social Science for a World in Crisis. Learn more about the series here. Panelists: Robb Willer (Stanford, CASBS fellow 2012-13-2020-21), Peter Loewen (CASBS fellow, 2018-19), Adrian Raftery (CASBS fellow, 2017-18), Prerna Singh (CASBS fellow, 2020-21)Moderator: Alexis Madrigal, The Atlantic Scientific research, innovation, and evidence have contributed to …
23
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for ASCERTAIN-TRD Study
Augmentation versus Switch: Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Antidepressant Incomplete and Non-Responders with Treatment Resistant Depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD) The Stanford Depression Research Clinic is seeking people with major depressive disorder (MDD) to participate in a new research study. If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, currently depressed, and have a history of trying …
23
Jun
Wellness Event
“The Invisible Future of Health Monitoring” – PHIND & CDH Seminar
Join Stanford CDH and PHIND on Wednesday, June 23rd at 3:15 PM PDT to hear some of the industry’s leading experts talk about embedded sensors, longitudinal data collection, the future of remote monitoring, and real-world applications of precision health technologies. The panel will feature: Nicolas Genain, MS, Withings; John O Moore MD, PhD, Fitbit Health Solutions at Google; Pablo Paredes, PhD, MBA, MS, Stanford University; …
23
Jun
Online Class
Physical Activity After 40
Physical activity has important benefits at every age. Our culture, however, tends to associate physical activity and intensive exercise with youth and early adulthood. In fact, the greatest health benefits of new or...
24
Jun
Wellness Event
Financial Wellness – Foundation of Investing
Do you want to have a happy, healthy, and relatively stress-free relationship with your finances? Join us for our free summer webinar series on Financial Wellness. Each session will address a specific finance topic – investing, estate planning, and credit reports – to give you concrete tools to improve your financial wellness. Pick and choose …
24
Jun
Wellness Event
International Conference on Functional Imaging and Modeling of the Heart
Join us for the 11th biennial International Conference on Functional Imaging and Modeling of the Heart (FIMH). FIMH-2021 will celebrate 20 years of bringing together friends, colleagues, and collaborators to share and discuss the latest in cardiac and cardiovascular imaging, electrophysiology, computational modeling, and translational applications. The event will take place June 21-25, 2021 virtually, …
24
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for ASCERTAIN-TRD Study
Augmentation versus Switch: Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Antidepressant Incomplete and Non-Responders with Treatment Resistant Depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD) The Stanford Depression Research Clinic is seeking people with major depressive disorder (MDD) to participate in a new research study. If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, currently depressed, and have a history of trying …
24
Jun
Webinar
Financial Wellness – Foundation of Investing
Do you want to have a happy, healthy, and relatively stress-free relationship with your finances?
Join us for our free summer webinar series on Financial Wellness. Each session will address a specific finance...
25
Jun
Wellness Event
Diabetes Prevention – How to Reduce Your Risk
Have you been told that you have pre-diabetes, are borderline diabetic, or that you are at risk to develop diabetes? If so, you are not alone. Approximately 88 million American adults — more than 1 in 3 — have prediabetes. Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have “pre-diabetes” — blood glucose levels …
25
Jun
Wellness Event
International Conference on Functional Imaging and Modeling of the Heart
Join us for the 11th biennial International Conference on Functional Imaging and Modeling of the Heart (FIMH). FIMH-2021 will celebrate 20 years of bringing together friends, colleagues, and collaborators to share and discuss the latest in cardiac and cardiovascular imaging, electrophysiology, computational modeling, and translational applications. The event will take place June 21-25, 2021 virtually, …
25
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for ASCERTAIN-TRD Study
Augmentation versus Switch: Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Antidepressant Incomplete and Non-Responders with Treatment Resistant Depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD) The Stanford Depression Research Clinic is seeking people with major depressive disorder (MDD) to participate in a new research study. If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, currently depressed, and have a history of trying …
25
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for the CORAL STUDY
Study: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of the Investigational Drug Plus Sertraline Versus Placebo Plus Sertraline in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Study Description: The CORAL STUDY is a clinical research study comparing the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug plus sertraline to placebo plus sertraline in …
25
Jun
Webinar
Diabetes Prevention
Have you been told that you have pre-diabetes, are borderline diabetic, or that you are at risk to develop diabetes? If so, you are not alone. Approximately 88 million American adults — more than 1 in 3 —...
26
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for ASCERTAIN-TRD Study
Augmentation versus Switch: Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Antidepressant Incomplete and Non-Responders with Treatment Resistant Depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD) The Stanford Depression Research Clinic is seeking people with major depressive disorder (MDD) to participate in a new research study. If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, currently depressed, and have a history of trying …
26
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for the CORAL STUDY
Study: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of the Investigational Drug Plus Sertraline Versus Placebo Plus Sertraline in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Study Description: The CORAL STUDY is a clinical research study comparing the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug plus sertraline to placebo plus sertraline in …
27
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for ASCERTAIN-TRD Study
Augmentation versus Switch: Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Antidepressant Incomplete and Non-Responders with Treatment Resistant Depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD) The Stanford Depression Research Clinic is seeking people with major depressive disorder (MDD) to participate in a new research study. If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, currently depressed, and have a history of trying …
27
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for the CORAL STUDY
Study: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of the Investigational Drug Plus Sertraline Versus Placebo Plus Sertraline in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Study Description: The CORAL STUDY is a clinical research study comparing the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug plus sertraline to placebo plus sertraline in …
28
Jun
Wellness Event
Finding Your Why for Physical Activity
We all know that regular physical activity is good for us. Among its many benefits, it helps keep our hearts and lungs healthy and is great for mood management and stress relief. Although the benefits of activity are well known, many people still struggle to incorporate enough movement into their daily lives. Often, it is …
28
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for ASCERTAIN-TRD Study
Augmentation versus Switch: Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Antidepressant Incomplete and Non-Responders with Treatment Resistant Depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD) The Stanford Depression Research Clinic is seeking people with major depressive disorder (MDD) to participate in a new research study. If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, currently depressed, and have a history of trying …
28
Jun
Wellness Event
Discussion Panel: Hidden Disabilities
Join us to learn more about what living with hidden disabilities means and how to become a better ally. Allegra Hosford Scheirer and Rosie Ries will share with us their experiences and ideas on how to create more inclusive spaces.
28
Jun
Wellness Event
Precision Prevention and Early Detection of Gastric Cancer
Speaker: Robert Huang, MD, MS, Instructor, Stanford University School of Medicine Short Bio: Dr. Robert Huang is an epidemiologist, gastroenterologist, and early-stage investigator at Stanford University who seeks to improve the health of minority groups and immigrants in the United States. Dr. Huang’s research interest is using data science to improve health equity, with a particular focus …
28
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for the CORAL STUDY
Study: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of the Investigational Drug Plus Sertraline Versus Placebo Plus Sertraline in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Study Description: The CORAL STUDY is a clinical research study comparing the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug plus sertraline to placebo plus sertraline in …
28
Jun
Webinar
Finding Your Why for Physical Activity
We all know that regular physical activity is good for us. Among its many benefits, it helps keep our hearts and lungs healthy and is great for mood management and stress relief. Although...
29
Jun
Wellness Event
Nature as Medicine – Plant Yourself in Better Health
Most of us live our lives disconnected from the natural world. One study found that 93% of our time is spent in buildings or vehicles, and another showed that 79% of adults rarely or never smell wildflowers. Scientific research has shown that this disconnection can have a negative effect on our mental and physical health, …
29
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for ASCERTAIN-TRD Study
Augmentation versus Switch: Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Antidepressant Incomplete and Non-Responders with Treatment Resistant Depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD) The Stanford Depression Research Clinic is seeking people with major depressive disorder (MDD) to participate in a new research study. If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, currently depressed, and have a history of trying …
29
Jun
Wellness Event
Leveraging Genomic Data to Investigate Cancer Etiology and Advance Precision Health Equity
Speaker: Linda Kachuri, PhD, MPH, Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco Short Bio: Dr. Linda Kachuri PhD, MPH, is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of California San Francisco. Her work in cancer epidemiology focuses on using genetic data to decipher etiologic mechanisms, gain insight into …
29
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for the CORAL STUDY
Study: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of the Investigational Drug Plus Sertraline Versus Placebo Plus Sertraline in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Study Description: The CORAL STUDY is a clinical research study comparing the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug plus sertraline to placebo plus sertraline in …
29
Jun
Online Class
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
This class is co-sponsored with the Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine.
It has been known for centuries in the meditative traditions, and now widely accepted in Western culture, that the sustained practice of...
29
Jun
Webinar
Nature as Medicine
Most of us live our lives disconnected from the natural world. One study found that 93% of our time is spent in buildings or vehicles, and another showed that 79% of adults rarely or never...
30
Jun
Wellness Event
Give Up the Grudge – The Healing Power of Forgiveness, June 30 – July 21, 2021
It is natural to hold onto anger and hurt when we have been wronged, but research shows that people who hold onto grudges are more likely to experience severe depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other health conditions. Conversely, studies have found that the act of forgiveness can reap huge rewards in your health, reducing anger …
30
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for ASCERTAIN-TRD Study
Augmentation versus Switch: Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Antidepressant Incomplete and Non-Responders with Treatment Resistant Depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD) The Stanford Depression Research Clinic is seeking people with major depressive disorder (MDD) to participate in a new research study. If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, currently depressed, and have a history of trying …
30
Jun
Wellness Event
Stanford Depression Research Clinic Currently Recruiting for the CORAL STUDY
Study: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of the Investigational Drug Plus Sertraline Versus Placebo Plus Sertraline in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Study Description: The CORAL STUDY is a clinical research study comparing the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug plus sertraline to placebo plus sertraline in …
30
Jun
Online Class
Give Up the Grudge
It is natural to hold onto anger and hurt when we have been wronged, but research shows that people who hold onto grudges are more likely to experience severe depression, post-traumatic stress disorder...