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Muskingum County Social Justice Coalition
HEALTH & WELLNESS

We Are a Family to host educational webinar on
racial/ethnic identity Submitted
By: Alexus Masterson, MPH,
Family & Consumer Sciences Educator
Ohio State University Extension, plays in human interactions. to promoting social equity and justice in
Muskingum County Dr. Jackson, a licensed professional Muskingum County through education,
clinical counselor with supervisor desig- advocacy, and community engagement.
nation, will guide participants through Our mission is to create a more inclusive
the stages of ethnic identity develop- and just society for all residents.
ment. The discussion will also explore For more information about this
While working on my new house, I took a how recognizing one’s personal stage of event or the Muskingum County Social
moment to be mindful and present, I looked ethnic identity can foster greater aware- Justice Coalition, please contact Darryl
around at everyone working outside, all fam- ness and improve interpersonal relation- Graves or Lori Buchanan at muskingum-
ily and friends, thinking how grateful I am for ships. socialjustice@gmail.com or 1-614-519-
such an amazing family who is willing to help “Understanding the nuances of ra- 5993.
me succeed as I take the next step into adult- cial and ethnic identity is essential for
hood. Family can look different for everyone fostering more inclusive and empathetic
whether it is blood relatives or a “chosen communities,” said Dr. Jackson. “This
family”. Some common types of family units Submitted session will provide attendees with the EVENT DETAILS
are nuclear families (2 biological parents), tools to better understand themselves
single parent families, stepfamilies, child- On September 10, 2024, the Musk- and others in the context of ethnic iden- Date: September 10, 2024
less families, extended families (other rela- ingum County Social Justice Coalition tity.”
tives raising children), adopted families, and will host a special online event titled The event is free and open to the Time: 6:00 PM
grandparent families. Every family structure “Understanding Racial/Ethnic Identity,” public. Community members, educa- (Information session)
has its unique advantages and challenges. If featuring a presentation by Dr. Anita tors, and professionals interested in so- Location: Zoom (Online)
you are part of a family that is raising chil- Jackson, LPCC-S. This webinar is part of cial justice, diversity, and inclusion are Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.
dren, the bottom line is providing a nurturing the 2024 Community Education Series particularly encouraged to attend. us/j/89480227486pwd=Y6yjI9QBxc
environment where kids can feel safe, loved, and aims to deepen the community’s About the Muskingum County Social W3stdHQ4xwqcMoACR75i.1
and encouraged to be themselves. Think understanding of the critical role that Justice Coalition: The Muskingum Coun-
about your family, in what ways did those racial and ethnic identity development ty Social Justice Coalition is dedicated
around you support you? Family is very im-
portant to our health from infants to adults
and can impact development socially and Two New Physicians join Genesis Cancer
emotionally.
Environment can influence families
as well, whether it is stressing surrounding Care Center Submitted
money, custody issues, health problems,
or behavior problems. Disagreements are sota. Dr. Sandhu completed an internal Cancer Care Center, 2951 Maple Ave.,
normal for families and stress can provide medicine residency and a hematology Zanesville, Ohio, 43701. Patients can
a great opportunity to implement changes and medical oncology fellowship at Ket- schedule appointments by calling 740-
in communication and priorities as a fam- tering Health Network, Dayton, Ohio. 454-5271.
ily to bring balance back to the household Dr. Kenamond and Dr. Sandhu are
(SCAN, 2013). Families are a foundation accepting new patients at the Genesis
and provide us with so many important life
skills, social skills, and opportunities to grow.
Strong families share characteristics such as
making appreciation known, spending time
together, and talking about issues small
and large (Rouse, 2021). Depending on the
ways you and your family express apprecia-
tion and communicate to one another may
be different than your own, so keep that in
mind when trying to express gratitude. Today, Mark Kenamond, M.D. Submitted
I challenge you to think about what family
means to you, and three people you consider
your family. What are ways you can encour-
age and support them?

SOURCES:
Rouse, J. (2021, April 10). Build a Strong
Family to Benefit Children and Adults. Iowa
State University Extension. https://www.ex-
tension.iastate.edu/news/build-strong-fami-
ly-benefit-children-and-adults

SCAN. (2013, September 5). Family Stress.
https://scanva.org/parent-resource-post/
family-stress/
Avneek Sandhu, M.D. Submitted
Genesis HealthCare is pleased to
welcome two new physicians to the
Genesis Cancer Care Center. Mark Ke-
namond, M.D., specializing in radiation
READ & SHARE THE BUZZ ONLINE IN FULL oncology and Avneek Sandhu, M.D., spe-
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Dr. Kenamond completed a resi-
dency in radiation oncology and served
as Chief Resident of the Radiation On-
cology Residency Program at the Univer-
sity of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center,
Lexington, Kentucky. He completed his
medical training at West Virginia Uni-
versity School of Medicine, Morgantown,
West Virginia.
Dr. Sandhu completed his medical
training at Maharishi Markandeshwar In-
Made with 100%% stitute of Medical Sciences & Research,
India. He continued his education as a
local news. research scholar and clinical observer
at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minne-