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Wingspan Solutions’ Health Equity Case Competition

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Wingspan Solutions is partnering with West Oakland Health Council and Community Health Care Network to address health inequity. We are hosting our Health Equity Case Competition to generate ideas, provide opportunities, create tangible change, and give teens the chance to potentially win $300. All profits and donations will go towards WOHC and CHCN to improve health in BIPOC and marginalized communities.

The competition has two components: a 3-4 page written report and a 5-minute pitch. The competition is held online via Google Classroom and Google Meet, allowing competitors to work flexibly on their own schedules. Teams of 1-3 will have 48 hours to read a case study on health inequity; propose tech, community/business, or policy solutions; and present their ideas in a report and pitch. 

There are many dimensions to health, so we are keeping potential proposals as broad as possible, addressing everything from mental health to environmental health. Participants will also hear from and network with business, healthcare, and nonprofit leaders!

No experience required! 

Competitors can register here:.

The $10 entree fee can be paid here:

Additional donations can be directed to the West Oakland Health Council here:.

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On behalf of the Board of Directors of West Oakland Health Council (WOHC) we are pleased to invite you to our First Annual Fundraiser Afro Centric Masquerade Gala on Saturday, February 22, 2020, to be held at the Block 15, 252 2nd Street, Oakland, California. This year’s theme,” Community Health: Our Voice, Our Pledge, Our Power.”  The event will kick off with a VIP Reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by Dinner, Awards and Dancing at 7:00 p.m.  Special guest performances will enhance an elegant, fun filled evening making it truly a memorable night to remember in Oakland.

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