Seminars

The health effects of the climate crisis are already upon us – from lung disease triggered by wildfires to deadly heatwaves to surges of infectious diseases. Evidence is mounting that biodiversity loss and changes in temperature and precipitation affect malnutrition, infectious and chronic diseases, and mental health and lead to injuries and premature death. In this presentation, our specialists will discuss immediate and long-term causes and effects on health and what we must do in our local and global communities to control, respond, treat, adapt, and mitigate. To learn more, please watch a recording of this presentation.

Vaccines are our best hope to end the COVID pandemic. COVID-19 vaccine is available for children aged five and up, and boosters are now authorized for those 12 years and older. Vaccines for children aged six months and up may be authorized next. Marin County is among the most highly- vaccinated areas in the nation. But many questions and concerns remain when it comes to vaccinating our children. If you are interested in learning more, please watch a recording of this presentation.

With bicycle use becoming more popular, and with schools back in session, bicycle safety has never been more important. Bicycle crashes are among the top causes of injury seen in the Emergency and Trauma Department at MarinHealth Medical Center and other hospitals. Bicyclists and motorists both play a role in preventing crashes and injuries. To learn more, please watch a recording of this presentation.

As if adolescence wasn’t stressful enough, the challenges teens have faced over the past year and continue to confront during the COVID crisis are unprecedented and can be extremely overwhelming. Families, friends, and the community are often at a loss how to understand and offer support for mental health problems that are becoming increasingly common. If you care for a teen or are concerned about your well-being, please watch a recording of this presentation.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it is exciting and encouraging that distribution of the much- anticipated vaccines has begun, and more of the population will have access to immunization in the coming weeks and months. In this presentation, you will learn the latest on COVID-19 vaccinations and the rollout process in Marin County. Watch a recording of the entire presentation.

Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, what have we learned? What are our community’s unique needs and what’s next? In this presentation, you will learn the latest on COVID-19, our healthcare response, and how to best protect yourself and others. Watch a recording of the entire presentation.

We’ve been working together as a community to flatten the COVID-19 curve for more than three months. Now, Marin is experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases. In this presentation, you will learn the latest information about the pandemic, how Marin is responding, and what you can do to protect yourself and others. Watch a recording of the entire presentation.

This special lecture will focus on Women and Cardiometabolic Health. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the United States, accounting for 1 in 5 deaths in US women. Cardiometabolic risk factors also increase the likelihood of experiencing vascular events or developing diabetes. Watch a recording of the entire presentation.

This special lecture will feature remarks from two esteemed speakers and a Question & Answer session. It is appropriate for family members or caregivers of seniors and individuals who want to learn about tools to empower themselves to age well. Watch a recording of the entire presentation.

County of Marin Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) staff and partners provided an overview of Marin County’s crisis support and suicide prevention services. Presenters shared information on warning signs and symptoms of suicide as well as family and survivor support services in the county. Initial results from a county-wide community survey focused on suicide were also shared. Watch a recording of the entire presentation.