Our esteemed speakers Rahwa Hailemichael, a second year medical student and Dr. Martha Tesfalul are prepared to help us empower and educate our community. Please help us spread the word by sharing the flyer or link below with those who can benefit from this conversation.

When: November 6th 1pm pst/ 4pm est.

Zoom Meeting ID: 434 076 4651

We thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you soon!

March 27th, 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST

Hello HH Family! We are excited to announce that Jerusalem Makonnen, FNP-BC and Mahedere Solomon, FNP-C will be joining us again for our upcoming discussion titled “Managing Diabetes.” While our last talk focused on understanding the basics of diabetes, this discussion will include a closer look at practical tips you and your loved ones can use to manage diabetes sustainably! Joining our speakers will be moderator Samson Mael, MHA. 

We look forward to seeing you on March 27th at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST and don’t forget to register beforehand!

December 5th, 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST

With diabetes being extremely common, affecting around 422 million people across the globe, it is important for all of us to gain an understanding of this chronic disease. Join us in a discussion led by Jerusalem Makonnen, RN FNP-BC, and Mahedere Solomon, FNP-C to learn more about how you or your loved ones can prevent and treat diabetes. 

Jerusalem Makonnen is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who has been working in primary care for the past 25 years. After receiving her Masters of Science in Nursing at Yale University, Jerusalem has gone on to serve as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSF and is currently caring for patients at One Medical in Oakland, CA. 

Our other speaker, Mahedere “Mimi” Solomon, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Since graduating with a Master’s of Science in Nursing in 2004, she has dedicated her career to community service and promoting health equity in vulnerable communities. Mimi now lives in Richmond, CA, and enjoys spending her free time with her two young sons.

This discussion will take place via Zoom on December 5th, 2021 at 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST. Please register ahead of time using the information below. We look forward to seeing you there!

July 25th 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST

Health before pregnancy can determine not only the chances of conception but also the health of you and your baby for years to come! Joining us this month is Dr. Martha Tesfalul, a board-certified gynecologist who specializes in high-risk pregnancies in a discussion on steps that can be taken before pregnancy to improve birthing outcomes. Dr. Tesfalul obtained her BA in Sociology from Harvard University and MD with a concentration in Public Health and Service from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed her residency and both a clinical and research fellowship at UCSF. Moderating this talk is Asmara Gebre, certified nursing midwife and assistant clinical professor at UCSF.

12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST

Hello Habesha Health family! As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we would like to invite you to a discussion on what trauma is and how it can affect our approach to self care. Join licensed clinical practitioner Hiwot Gizachew on May 30th at 12pm PST/ 3 pm EST. If you have any questions you’d like Hiwot to answer please email habeshahealth@gmail.com.

12PM PST/3PM EST

Building your immune system is an essential part of staying safe during this pandemic and what better way to do so than through eating natural, healthy food! Hear from Dr. Betel Aklilu, chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and founder of Kelayi Chiropractic and Wellness Boutique for tips on what foods you can eat to boost your immunity. If you have any questions you’d like Dr. Aklilu to answer please email habeshahealth@gmail.com. We look forward to having you!

This discussion will be moderated by Aida Bengussie, clinical social worker, and is taking place through Zoom on April 25th at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST.

Concluding our COVID-19 Vaccine Series is a Q&A where experts address questions directly from the Habesha community about how we can continue to stay safe as the vaccine is released. These are common questions among the community so this video is a great resource to share with others!

The questions addressed in this video are: -Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine even if I've already been infected? -What is herd immunity and how can we achieve it? -Do I still need to wear a mask and socially distance after I have been vaccinated?

Thanks to the Ethio-Philly Mental Health Council, our presenters Kassahun Selassie, PhD, Amha Tadesse, MPH, and Bekele Abebe and moderator Eyob Feyssa, MD!

Part Three of our COVID-19 Vaccine Series is Q&A where experts address questions about the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine directly from members of the Habesha community! These are common questions among the community so this video is a great resource to share with others.

The questions addressed in this video are:

- What are the differences between the types of COVID-19 vaccines? - Can I still get COVID-19 after receiving the vaccine? - Is the COVID-19 vaccine effective against the new variant?

Thanks to the Ethio-Philly Mental Health Council, our presenters Kassahun Selassie, PhD, Amha Tadesse, MPH, and Bekele Abebe and moderator Eyob Feyssa, MD!

Part Two of our COVID-19 Vaccine Series is a Q&A where experts address questions about the risks of the COVID-19 vaccine directly from members of the Habesha community! These are common questions among the community so this video is a great resource to share with others.

The questions addressed in this video are:

- Are any of the conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 vaccine true? - Are there any dangerous side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine? - Has the COVID-19 vaccine been fully approved?

Thanks to the Ethio-Philly Mental Health Council, our presenters Kassahun Selassie, PhD, Amha Tadesse, MPH, Bekele Abebe and moderator Eyob Feyssa, MD!

Welcome to part one of our COVID-19 Vaccine series where during the coming month, we will release weekly information on the vaccine and what it means for the Habesha community. We partnered with the Ethio-Philly Mental Health Council to host a discussion with experts in the field on the COVID-19 vaccine. We would like to thank our presenters Amha Tadesse, MPH, Kassahun Selassie, PhD and Bekele Abebe for sharing their expertise as well as Eyob Feyssa, MD for moderating!

The key takeaways from the discussion were the importance of vaccines in eliminating disease, the development and regulatory approval process of the COVID-19 vaccine, and the current research on how safe and effective the COVID-19 vaccine is.

12PM PST/3PM EST

This month Almaz Nigusse Bland will be giving us tips on how to keep our brain healthy. The emphasis is Alzheimer’s disease and tips for those caring for someone living with this disease. All are welcome as we believe it is never too early to focus on maintaining a healthy brain.

This discussion will be moderated by Tigist Hailu, MPH on November 15th at 12pm pst/3pm est through zoom. If you have any questions that you would want Almaz to answer please email: habeshahealth@gmail.com. We look forward to having you!

12PM PST/3PM EST

As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have Dr. Tatiana Kelil, a breast imaging  radiologist and Assistant Professor of Radiology at UCSF on the topic of “Breast Cancer: Signs, Symptoms, and Screening Recommendations.” The webinar will be taking place on October 18th at 12pm pst/3pm est through Zoom. You can find the registration link below. If you have any questions that you would want Dr. Kelil to answer please email: habeshahealth@gmail.com. We look forward to having you!

12PM PST/3PM EST

We are happy to bring to you our first Habesha Health talk this month. We have Bemnet Hailu MD, MPH, FAAP on the topic of “How to Help Your Kids Thrive During COVID-19”. We hope you can join us for this much-needed discussion during these difficult times especially as children are heading back to school. To sign up for this event, please RSVP on Eventbrite using the link provided and you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link. If you have any questions that you would want Dr. Hailu to answer please email: habeshahealth@gmail.com. We look forward to having you!