Closing the Gap

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Past Events

Medication Management: Focusing on Your Health and Safety

12/3/2022

The Gateway Medical Society, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action, present the December Virtual Healthcare Symposium.


The event takes place on Saturday, December 3rd from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

FACILITATOR:
Mario Browne, BS, Biology and BS, Medical Technology
Associate Dean Equity, Engagement and Justice / Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh

PANELISTS:
Amy Fredericks, MBA
Community Development Liaison, Select Rx: Medication Management Pharmacy

Montanya Crosby, BSN, RN
Nurse Manager, UPMC St. Margaret, Bloomfield-Garfield Family Health Center

Future of Medicine Awards & Scholarship Luncheon

10/29/2022

Join the Gateway Medical Society at our 2022 Future of Medicine Awards & Scholarship Luncheon on Saturday, October 29th at the Heinz History Center.


The event is from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and includes a complimentary tour of the Heinz History Center following the event.

IMPROVING THE ECONOMICS & ADVOCACY EFFORTS OF BLACK WOMEN

7/16/2022

THE FOUNDATION-- Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Health of Black Women

In order to achieve wholeness/wellness one must be healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually. We want to begin by addressing these issues. In addition to the presentations, each presenter will guide audience through a process that they can incorporate into their daily lives.

OBTAINING SECURITY-- Affordable Housing & Homeownership

It is difficult for one to build a life without stable housing. It is imperative that we ensure that Black Women and Children have safe, clean and affordable housing, preferably homeownership. It provides security and an asset for wealth building.

BUILDING WEALTH--Business Ownership – Accessing Contracts and Capital

Black Women are the fastest growing segment of new businesses. We are quitting jobs and taking the leap, enough of training someone who ends up being our supervisor. I am good enough to train, but not good enough to have the job. However, our revenues are low, due to lack of access to contracts and capital. In many cases, even being awarded a contract without the money to execute the contract is still a major issue, these must go hand-in-hand.

ADVOCACY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

How do we improve our conditions, what are the activities we must undertake to improve the environment in which we exist? What groups and organizations are making a difference in the lives of Black Women and families and how do we get involved?

FREE 3D Mammogram Screening Event

4/17/2022

Alpha Kappa Alpha is offering a FREE 3D Mammogram Screening Event and Health Fair. The event is also being Co-Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Steelers.


The event will take place at Heinz Field FedEx Great Hall on May 17th and 18th from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Heinz Field.

You will want to call 888-233-6121 to schedule you appointment. Free transportation will be provided for those that have registered in advance. Registrations much be received by May 3rd.

FREE SCREENINGS FOR THE UNINSURED!

You are eligible for a No-Cost Mammogram if you:
  • are at least 40 years of age
  • women and men between the ages of 35 and 39 can receive (1) baseline mammogram screening without an order
  • have not had a previous mammogram in the past year
  • have no current breast problems or complaints
Screening services will be provided by Assured Imaging.

Additional health screenings:  Diabetes, cholesterol, vision, bone density, blood pressure

COVID vaccine clinic for adults and children. Register by phone - 833-653-0518.

CDC guidelines will be strictly enforced.

Colon Cancer: Early Detection and Your Cancer Journey

4/30/2022

Virtual Community Healthcare Symposium Presented by Gateway Medical Association and Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action.

The Gateway Medical Society proudly present a virtual symposium focusing on "Colon Cancer:  Early Detection and Your Cancer Journey".

MODERATOR:
Lyn B. Robertson
Associate Director for Health Equity and Community Outreach and Engagement at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center (HCC)

PANELISTS:
Steve Evans, MD
Clinical Professor of Surgery and Surgical Oncologist UPMC Shadyside

Joanne Boyd, MSN, RN, ACM-RN
Clnical Research Coordinator II UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Community Network

Nadine M. Melhem, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry Director, Program for the Neurobiology of Stress Response and Suicide University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

The COVID-19 Pandemic and Domestic Violence/Trauma Impact on Children and Youth

4/23/2022

Virtual Community Healthcare Symposium Presented by Gateway Medical Association and Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action.

The Gateway Medical Society proudly present a virtual symposium focusing on "The COVID-19 Pandemic and Domestic Violence/Trauma Impact on Children and Youth".

MODERATOR:
Ruth WIlson, PSN, RN, OCN
Oncology Nurse, UPMC Healthcare System

PANELISTS:
Barbara Crosby, RN, BSB, CSN
Ordained Deacon, Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Visionary of the Ebenezer Neighborhood Wellness Clinic

Mary Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh and the UMPC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Dante Works, BS, Criminal Justice
Owner of the House of Veterans; Mad Dads Member

The Power of Prevention Through Vaccination

3/26/2022

Virtual Community Healthcare Symposium Presented by Gateway Medical Association and Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action and in partnership with The Heinz Endowments.

The Gateway Medical Society proudly present a virtual symposium focusing on "The Power of Prevention Through Vaccination".

MODERATOR:
Michelle Carter, MSN, RN, CDP, CNDLTC
Director of Nursing Longwood at Oakmont - A Presbyterian Senior Care Network Community

PANELISTS:
Jennifer Lequieu, MC
Family Medicine and Psychiatry UPMC St. Margaret's Hospital & Western Psychiatric Hospital

Betty Braxter, PhD, CNM, RNDr.
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education Program and Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Caregivers' Impact Day - Caregivers and Beyond

11/19/2021

Virtual Community Healthcare Symposium Present by Gateway Medical Association and in Partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter.

The Gateway Medical Society proudly present a virtual symposium focusing on "Caregivers' Impact Day - Caregivers and Beyond".

MODERATOR:
Amirah Hunt
Professional Counselor

PANELISTS:
Tometta Gray
Wellness Advocate for doTERRA

Taunya Marie Tinsley, Ph.D., D.Min., NCC, LPC
Owner, Transitions Counseling Services LLC

Rev. Dr. April Roebuck
Certified Herbalist Be Leaf Tea


2021 Virtual Scholarship Gala

10/23/2021

Honoring Our Health Care Heroes

Please attend our 2021 Virtual Scholarship Gala on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM. The event will feature a special tribute to our health care heroes.

Community Champion Making A Difference Awardees
Lynne Hayes-Freeland
Jasiri X

Rising Star
Stephanie Miller, MD

Scholarship Presentation

Musical selections provided by DaMarra Chanel

PINK TABLE TALK: Bridging the Gaps Between Conventional and Integrative Medicine

10/15/2021

A Virtual Community Healthcare Symposium Present by Gateway Medical Association and in Partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter.

The Gateway Medical Society proudly present a virtual symposium focusing on "Bridging the Gaps Between Conventional and Integrative Medicine".

MODERATOR:
Te'Ona Williams, BSN, RN
Women's Health and Wellness, Chairman

PANELISTS:
Wynne Brown, MD, MSC
Medical Director of Integrative Medicine Clinic

M. Samm Pryce, NMD
Chief Medical Officers, Balanced Integration, PLLC

Janelle Gordon
Breast Cancer Survivor

Kawana Rucker
Certified Cancer Coach, PEA 
2x Breast Cancer Survivor

BROTHER TO BROTHER: Men's Healthcare Discussion

9/30/2021

A Virtual Community Healthcare Symposium Present by Gateway Medical Association and in Partnership with The Pittsburgh Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

The Gateway Medical Society proudly present a virtual symposium focusing on "Men's Healthcare".

MODERATOR:
Chenits Pettigrew, Jr. Ed.D.
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

PANELISTS:
Christopher Allen, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Chief of Cardiology
WVU Wheeling & WVU Reynolds Hospitals

Steven Evans, MD
Clinical Professor of Surgery and Surgical Oncologist, UPMC
Director for Community Engagement for the Department of Surgery

P. Dafe Ogagan, MD
UPMC Deparment of Urology
Assistant Professor of Urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Your Sleep Matters

8/21/2021

A Virtual Community Healthcare Symposium Present by Gateway Medical Association

The Gateway Medical Society proudly present a virtual symposium focusing on "Your Sleep Matters".

MODERATOR:
Jan Madison, MD
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

SPEAKERS:
The 9th Grade Students in the Journey to Medicine Program

Students will discuss why we sleep, sleep apnea and ways to improve your sleep.

Maternal-Child Health Resources

7/24/2021

A Virtual Community Healthcare Symposium Present by Gateway Medical Association and Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action.

The Gateway Medical Society and Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action proudly present a virtual symposium focusing in Maternal-Child Health Resources.

MODERATOR:
Dawndra Jones DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

SPEAKERS:
Betty Braxter, PhD, CNM, RN
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education Program and Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
The Role of Maternal Mortality Review Committees

Jada Shirriel, MS
Chief Executive Officer of Healthy Start, Inc
Maternal and Child Health Community Resources

CLICK HERE to REGISTER

COVID-19 Physician Updates

12/5/2020

Join the Gateway Medical Society for the virtual event.

Lifestyle and Prevention Concerning COVID-19

9/26/2020

A Virtual Symposium on the mental health impact of COVID-19

Mental Health: Coping with COVID-19

9/12/2020

A Virtual Symposium on the mental health impact of COVID-19

Seniors and COVID-19

8/22/2020

Virtual Community Healthcare Symposium

Back to School with COVID-19

8/1/2020

Join us as our panel of experts discuss returning back to school during COVID-19.

Gateway Medical Society Annual Physician of the Year & Scholarship Gala

10/26/2019

This year's Oswald J. Nickens Physician of the Year Awardees are Jan W. Madison, MD and Tracey D. Conti, MD. The Oswald J. Nickens Physician of the Year Award recognizes these physicians for their distinguished career as health care providers as well as outstanding dedication to community service.

Providing Providers Resources to Manage Patients After Acute Care

9/21/2019

The Gateway Medical Society and its member physicians are committed to the elimination of health disparities among minority populations.

GATEWAY TO WELLNESS: Healthy Meals, Mind & Motion

5/11/2019

The goal of this symposium is to empower you with the tools to help yourself. We will address healthy nutrition, managing stressors, and physical movement through engaging activities and presentations.

Understanding Medical Marijuana: New Therapy for 2018

11/17/2018

This program is brought to you by Gateway Medical Society in Collaboration with Allegheny County Medical Society.

Gateway Medical Society Annual Physician of the Year & Scholarship Gala

10/27/2018

This year’s Oswald Nickens Physician of the Year Awardees are Marvin McGowan, DO, Primary Care Services, Central Outreach Wellness Center (COWC) and, MaCalus V. Hogan, MD, Vice Chair of Education and Residency Program Director UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Gateway to Wellness

5/19/2018

The goal of this symposium is to highlight the current challenges, available resources and opportunities to prevent many overt and silent stressors such as violence and addiction that limit growth of individuals and our communities at large.