Religion: Webinar addresses racism in health care
BLOOMFIELD – The Office for Catholic Social Justice of the Archdiocese of Hartford will continue its webinar series on Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m.
The “Open Wide Our Hearts” series will address “The Influence of Racism in Our Health Care System.” Tabbed as one of the wealthiest and healthiest states in the nation, Connecticut has some of the best doctors and hospitals and is arguably the health insurance capital of the world.
Yet Connecticut also has some of the greatest health disparities in the U.S., the OCSJ contends. Guest speakers will be Vernette Townsend, who has a master’s of science in nursing, and Marlene D. Harris, both of St. Justin-St. Michael Parish in Hartford, and Samantha Lew, of Health Equity Solutions.
Participation is free but registration is required. For information and registration, call 860-242-5573, email info.ocsjm@aohct.org or visit catholicsocialjustice.org.
Wisdom House holds Advent retreat program
LITCHFIELD – The Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center will present an online Advent retreat program on Dec. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Dec. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Brother Mark D’Alessio will lead the sessions of healing prayer, storytelling, guided meditation and quiet time that will pave the way for relearning how to “trust in the slow work of God.”
Cost is $75. Zoom access information will be emailed before the start of the retreat. For information and registration, call 860-567-3163 or visit wisdomhouse.org.
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