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Geriatric Power Day at Douglas Homes! MGG was out in the community, along with our partners “Called to Care” and The Brancati Center! #community #HealthForAll #MyBmore

Geriatric Power Day at Douglas Homes! MGG was out in the community, along with our partners “Called to Care” and The Brancati Center! #community #HealthForAll #MyBmore

Geriatric Power Day at Douglas Homes! MGG was out in the community, along with our partners “Called to Care” and The Brancati Center! #community #HealthForAll #MyBmore

Geriatric Power Day at Douglas Homes! MGG was out in the community, along with our partners “Called to Care” and The Brancati Center! #community #HealthForAll #MyBmore

Community health care workers at city hall discussing their challenges to deliver resources to their communities.

Community health care workers at city hall discussing their challenges to deliver resources to their communities.

Shakaiya, a student from MERIT, and her MGG ambassador at City Hall ready to discuss tobacco concerns and their impact on youth! #MyBmore #Health

Shakaiya, a student from MERIT, and her MGG ambassador at City Hall ready to discuss tobacco concerns and their impact on youth! #MyBmore #Health

A rehearsal for Side by Side, our music initiative! Our group of participants demonstrate the health benefits of learning a new skill at any age. #musictherapy #geriatrics

A rehearsal for Side by Side, our music initiative! Our group of participants demonstrate the health benefits of learning a new skill at any age. #musictherapy #geriatrics

Another rehearsal lead by Composer Doug B. from Peabody Institute.

Another rehearsal lead by Composer Doug B. from Peabody Institute.

Dr. Galiatsatos working with a teen from MERIT, a program which helps mentor under-represented teens into health care leaders.

Dr. Galiatsatos working with a teen from MERIT, a program which helps mentor under-represented teens into health care leaders.

As part of the Poes’ Homes initiative, we shared asthma awareness as we handed out fresh school supplies for the upcoming school year.

As part of the Poes’ Homes initiative, we shared asthma awareness as we handed out fresh school supplies for the upcoming school year.

Each bag that students received contained an asthma awareness sheet for both parents and students.

Each bag that students received contained an asthma awareness sheet for both parents and students.

Students model asthma as they study its effects on the lungs.

Students model asthma as they study its effects on the lungs.

A lively discussion with an active group!

A lively discussion with an active group!

“Science and Scarves”, a Poes Homes initiative during which we educate the community about asthma and dental health while handing out winter gear.

“Science and Scarves”, a Poes Homes initiative during which we educate the community about asthma and dental health while handing out winter gear.

Here, MGG volunteers hand out gloves and scarves while educating about asthma and dental health at "Science and Scarves".

Here, MGG volunteers hand out gloves and scarves while educating about asthma and dental health at "Science and Scarves".

By parternering with popscope, students were able to learn about astronomy and asthma during our “Science and Scarves” event!

By parternering with popscope, students were able to learn about astronomy and asthma during our “Science and Scarves” event!

Additionally, we took popscope out on the street to talk about heart health with passersby.

Additionally, we took popscope out on the street to talk about heart health with passersby.

2017 Resident Physicians who taught our Lay Health Educators

2017 Resident Physicians who taught our Lay Health Educators

"Honoring Your Wishes"; an advanced directive workshop

"Honoring Your Wishes"; an advanced directive workshop

Together in excellence!

Together in excellence!

One of many sessions

One of many sessions

In front of the Care-a-van

In front of the Care-a-van

Catherine Callister

Catherine Callister

May 30, 2018 -- Book reveal for "Building Healthy Communities Through Medical Religious Partnerships"(L to R): Auth. Daniel Hale (PhD), Pres. Kevin Sowers (MSN, RN, FAAN), Richard Bennett (MD), Auth. Panagis Galiatsatos (MD)

May 30, 2018 -- Book reveal for "Building Healthy Communities Through Medical Religious Partnerships"(L to R): Auth. Daniel Hale (PhD), Pres. Kevin Sowers (MSN, RN, FAAN), Richard Bennett (MD), Auth. Panagis Galiatsatos (MD)

Charm City Dream came out with us to celebrate the release of MGG co-director Dr.Panagis Galiatsatos' new book called "Building Healthy Communities Through Medical-Religious Partnerships"!

Charm City Dream came out with us to celebrate the release of MGG co-director Dr.Panagis Galiatsatos' new book called "Building Healthy Communities Through Medical-Religious Partnerships"!

May 30, 2018 -- Dr. Galiatsatos greeting a member of the community who commonly works with MGG

May 30, 2018 -- Dr. Galiatsatos greeting a member of the community who commonly works with MGG

May 30, 2018 - Co-author and MGG co-director Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos greets MGG Advisor Kirsten Gercke and intern Amber Follin at his book reveal.

May 30, 2018 - Co-author and MGG co-director Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos greets MGG Advisor Kirsten Gercke and intern Amber Follin at his book reveal.

MGG hosted seven of the students belonging to the first year Brancati Scholars group! Here they had a poster presentation to practice social engagement skills to help fight social disparities. #FutureReady #community

MGG hosted seven of the students belonging to the first year Brancati Scholars group! Here they had a poster presentation to practice social engagement skills to help fight social disparities. #FutureReady #community

Yet another great advanced directives talk lead by a multidisciplinary team of chaplains, doctors, and legal experts. #PalliativeCare

Yet another great advanced directives talk lead by a multidisciplinary team of chaplains, doctors, and legal experts. #PalliativeCare

This is a small portion of the students participating in this year's Depression Initiative! The students participated in creating art work for stress relief. (2018) #fightthestigma #ArtTherapy

This is a small portion of the students participating in this year's Depression Initiative! The students participated in creating art work for stress relief. (2018) #fightthestigma #ArtTherapy

The student who painted this piece experiences PTSD and plays Pokemon to escape from the violence and trauma in his life. He painted these Pokemon to protect him, just as they do the characters in the game.

The student who painted this piece experiences PTSD and plays Pokemon to escape from the violence and trauma in his life. He painted these Pokemon to protect him, just as they do the characters in the game.

This artwork, inspired by another student, represents trauma through the black background and uses the Pokemon to represent light and protection.

This artwork, inspired by another student, represents trauma through the black background and uses the Pokemon to represent light and protection.

The young girl is this painting is expressing extreme sadness and PTSD as she witnesses a fire destroying a home and all of a family's belongings inside.

The young girl is this painting is expressing extreme sadness and PTSD as she witnesses a fire destroying a home and all of a family's belongings inside.

Sam painted a young girl who is also experiencing PTSD. Her PTSD is a result from family trauma, more specifically the result of her brother leaving.

Sam painted a young girl who is also experiencing PTSD. Her PTSD is a result from family trauma, more specifically the result of her brother leaving.

This painting was entitled "Anxiety Bowl" to represent the anxiety of the painter's mother as she struggles to provide food and other resources for the family.

This painting was entitled "Anxiety Bowl" to represent the anxiety of the painter's mother as she struggles to provide food and other resources for the family.

This student wishes to express the battle fought by those experiencing depression. The young girl in her artwork is equipped with a sword and shield as those around her shout harmful words and judge from afar.

This student wishes to express the battle fought by those experiencing depression. The young girl in her artwork is equipped with a sword and shield as those around her shout harmful words and judge from afar.

Our community walk was a huge success! This was a community engagement initiative involving Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore Police, and MERIT Scholars! #community #MyBmore

Our community walk was a huge success! This was a community engagement initiative involving Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore Police, and MERIT Scholars! #community #MyBmore

During a meeting with Rev. King about another Poe Homes School Kickoff Initiative, MGG got to see the Baltimore Christian Warriors marching band, a band started by Rev. King to keep the kids busy and off of the street!

During a meeting with Rev. King about another Poe Homes School Kickoff Initiative, MGG got to see the Baltimore Christian Warriors marching band, a band started by Rev. King to keep the kids busy and off of the street!

This is the start of a physical therapy support program at Mary Harvin Senior Center. Here physical therapist Christine Wells discusses the needs of the Mary Harvin Community residents in regards to individual exercise.

This is the start of a physical therapy support program at Mary Harvin Senior Center. Here physical therapist Christine Wells discusses the needs of the Mary Harvin Community residents in regards to individual exercise.

MGG strives to be as involved as possible with our community. Here, co-director Dr. Galiatsatos poses with a volunteer and Hof City Sports representatives at a summer sports camp.

MGG strives to be as involved as possible with our community. Here, co-director Dr. Galiatsatos poses with a volunteer and Hof City Sports representatives at a summer sports camp.

MGG strives to be as involved as possible with our community. Here, co-director Dr. Galiatsatos poses with a volunteer and Hof City Sports representatives at a summer sports camp.

MGG strives to be as involved as possible with our community. Here, co-director Dr. Galiatsatos poses with a volunteer and Hof City Sports representatives at a summer sports camp.

Excited to partner with McCulloh Homes to help improve the health of the community! New sites being built to allow MGG staff to come and lead health campaigns.

Excited to partner with McCulloh Homes to help improve the health of the community! New sites being built to allow MGG staff to come and lead health campaigns.

The backpacks used for this years Back-to-School outreach initiative, personalized thanks to Heidi Follin.

The backpacks used for this years Back-to-School outreach initiative, personalized thanks to Heidi Follin.

Dr. Hal Kronsberg from Hopkins Medicine Psychiatry discussing childhood mental health with our LHE

Dr. Hal Kronsberg from Hopkins Medicine Psychiatry discussing childhood mental health with our LHE

Co-director Panagis Galiatsatos visited Berea College to give a talk about MGG and a new internship collaboration started by 2018 summer intern Amber Follin, pictured left.

Co-director Panagis Galiatsatos visited Berea College to give a talk about MGG and a new internship collaboration started by 2018 summer intern Amber Follin, pictured left.

The community at St John’s AME at LaFayette Square in Baltimore is committed to helping with bereavement and assuring the community is well-informed to what they can do to beat cancer because of several recent losses to the disease.

The community at St John’s AME at LaFayette Square in Baltimore is committed to helping with bereavement and assuring the community is well-informed to what they can do to beat cancer because of several recent losses to the disease.

Residents at McCulloh homes requested a smoking cessation session.

Residents at McCulloh homes requested a smoking cessation session.

The poster session of our 2018 MGG Symposium

The poster session of our 2018 MGG Symposium

The panelist from our 2018 MGG Symposium

The panelist from our 2018 MGG Symposium

Camara Jones receiving a certificate for giving a distinguished address at our 2018 MGG Symposium.

Camara Jones receiving a certificate for giving a distinguished address at our 2018 MGG Symposium.

A collaboration with Maree G Farring and their PTA allowed us to address reasons for absenteeism in city schools.

A collaboration with Maree G Farring and their PTA allowed us to address reasons for absenteeism in city schools.

A session on CPR and First Response requested by residents at McCulloh Homes

A session on CPR and First Response requested by residents at McCulloh Homes

The priest of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church receiving the first flu vaccine shot for our flu vaccine outreach project!

The priest of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church receiving the first flu vaccine shot for our flu vaccine outreach project!

A request made by local parents urged us to partner with community organizations to have a session about gun violence and death. During this session, it was revealed that each child had lost a loved one during a shooting. Total number of children affected = 32

violence-A request made by local parents urged us to partner with community organizations to have a session about gun violence and death. During this session, it was revealed that each child had lost a loved one during a shooting. Total number of children affected = 32

STAR Baltimore invited us to hold a booth where we educated the community about lung and heart health.

STAR Baltimore invited us to hold a booth where we educated the community about lung and heart health.