Grab and Go Food Centers – Final day 4/16/21
Final day for all Grab and Go Services – more info
With so many families counting on their children getting two subsidized meals each weekday, Free Meals at 60 Grab & Go Food Centers will be provided by Los Angeles Unified in partnership with the Red Cross during the temporary closure of schools.
West Adams local Center is located at:
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School, 3537 Farmdale Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016
County of Los Angeles Public Health – COVID19 Vaccine Updates
Los Angeles County residents who are 65 years old and older can now register for COVID-19 vaccination appointments.
Residents in this high-priority age group should visit VaccinateLACounty.com to schedule their appointments, which begin Wednesday, January 20th. Residents who don’t have computer access may call (833) 540-0473 between 8 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. for assistance with reservations.
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/vaccine/index.htm
An Evening Conversation Special Edition: COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall
Friday, January 29, 2021 – 6:00 PM (PST)
This month An Evening Conversation will present an informational Town Hall on the COVID-19 Vaccine and the Black Community.
Moderated by Millena Gay
Chairperson of the Robey Creative Content Committee and
Robey Special Events Producer
You may submit any question by email to info@therobeytheatrecompany.org or by using the Zoom Chat feature. Let’s talk about it!!
You must be registered to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
FEATURING PANELISTS:
Dr. Roshonda Clemons, M.D.
is a board certified pediatrician, with twenty years experience practicing medicine. She has a BS in Chemistry and Mathematics from Spelman College, followed by a MD from medical school at Morehouse School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. After residency she completed a fellowship in multicultural health. She has appeared on the “The Oprah Winfrey show”, “Its a Miracle”, interviews with Dr. Drew and ABC evening news.
She will present “her” view and hesitation on the vaccine as a physician who must give vaccines routinely to children.
Dr. Katherine Conte, Ph.D.
Has a PhD in Genomics and Evolution. She previously worked in the Biotechnology industry and is currently the Director of STEM Partnerships and Outreach at American University.
This fall she volunteered to be part of the Moderna Vaccine trials and has received the vaccine.
Dr. Matthew Conte, Ph.D.
is a Principal Investigator, Viral Genetics and Emerging Diseases for the Viral Diseases Branch at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. He has a PhD in Biological Sciences.
He works on monitoring virus outbreaks and he plans to receive the vaccine as soon as it is available to him.
Crystal Antoinette Graham
holds a Masters of Science in Library Science.
She is a patient advocate, and will be speaking on the importance of checking sources for validity.
Dr. Curtrina Strozier, M.D.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist at St. Francis OBGYN Physician Partners. A firm believer in active patient involvement.
She received the Covid-19 vaccine and knows the day to day experience and struggles of her patients (moms and babies) in a pandemic society.
ZOOM Registration
This event is free to the public however a donation of $10 to support The Robey Theatre Company programs, is appreciated.
Staying Healthy: Mentally & Physically During / Beyond the Health Crisis (Zoom Recording)
Sponsored by West Adams neighborhood Council
November 14, 10 am until noon
Brenda Ingram, EdD, LCSW
This presentation will discuss the intersection of COVID, racial inequities, and racial unrest to create both individual and collective trauma at higher levels in our communities. Participants will learn about the Community Resilience Model(CRM) and how to use the wellness skills to heal the impact of these enduring traumas. Contact info
Charmaine Shaw, Lifestyle Coach
This presentation will discuss Taking Care of your mental wellbeing through lifestyle changes to improve your mental and physical wellbeing. Contact info
Many underestimate the importance of our mental state of being, especially during this present crisis everyone is experiencing. The last eight months have been extremely challenging for many of us. How well are you coping? Attend to learn coping skills. Physical and mental wellness have a symbiotic relationship.
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COVID-19 NEWS
In keeping with Mayor Garcetti’s directive issued, entitled COVID-19 City Guidelines, all Neighborhood Council (NC) Board, Committee, Alliance, and Liaison meetings, as well as all other NC-related events – are suspended up to and including March 31, 2020.