A Message from Raquel Ruíz

Dear ¡DALHE! members,

As we step into summer, I want to take a heartfelt moment to acknowledge all that we’ve moved through together in recent months. These are very complex and uncertain times, and while it hasn’t been easy— your strength, compassion, and care for one another have made a meaningful difference.

¡DALHE! was created with community, connection, and mutual support at its core. As we continue to navigate the pace and pressures of our work, I hope we remember the power of leaning on each other—with empathy, encouragement, and a shared sense of purpose.

Please don’t forget to care for yourself—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Your well-being matters.

This season, I also hope you find moments to pause, recharge, and enjoy well-deserved joy through the summer activities ahead. Let’s continue to lift one another up and make space for both reflection and celebration in the days to come.

Cordialmente,

Raquel Ruíz
ERG Lead
Senior Director at CTSI

Finding Strength Together: Virtual Membership Call
Monday, July 21 at 12noon

Join us for a meaningful gathering focused on mutual support during challenging times. We will offer an opportunity to connect, share valuable employee resources, and identify actionable ways we can uplift and support one another – and our broader community. Let's come together to find strength and make a difference.

A calendar invite has been sent to all members. If by chance, you did not receive it, please email us at DALHE.ERG@duke.edu

Volunteer Opportunity with Root Cause Fresh Produce Program
Saturday, July 26 from 8:30-10:45am

Join our Community Pillar team in giving back to our Durham community!

This opportunity is with Root Cause - Fresh Produce Program. This Durham initiative works to improve community health by addressing nutrition insecurity and improving our local food system through innovation, partnership, and research.

Location: Uncle Harry's General Store (1925 Yearby Ave. Durham)

Packer: this role involves
We are seeking 8 volunteers

Everyone is welcome to join!

Email interest and questions to Yvonne Hernandez and Charlotte Stoute

Volunteer Opportunity: 2025 Men’s Health Screening (MHS)
Saturday September 13 and Sunday September 28

Join us in making a meaningful impact in our community! The Duke Cancer Institute and UNC Lineberger Cancer Center are coming together to host this year’s Men’s Health Screening (MHS)—a free, community-centered event offering essential health screenings to men in Durham and the surrounding areas. Through this partnership, we hope to reach more individuals and provide compassionate care where it's needed most.

Volunteer at one or both events:

Saturday, Sept. 13 | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lincoln Community Health Center

Sunday, Sept. 28 | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Duke Primary Care Croasdaile

(*Shift times may vary slightly.)

Screenings will include prostate and colorectal cancer, diabetes, hypertension, skin cancer, and more. We especially welcome Spanish-speaking volunteers to help us meet the needs of our diverse community. No matter your role, every volunteer helps create a warm, respectful, and supportive experience for the individuals we serve.

Sign up today and be part of this collaborative effort to advance community health!
Sign-Up Link: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dos0smLzbe8zcXA

If you have any questions about volunteering, please email Dalia at dcicoe@dm.duke.edu

Rx for Time: Prescribing Work-Life Integration in Academic Medicine
Thursday, July 17, 9:00am-Noon
Presented by Marquita M. Qualls, PhD, founder of Entropia Consulting

Learn practical strategies to balance clinical, teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities while reducing time-wasters, aligning priorities with your values, and fostering healthy work-life integration.

This session is co-sponsored by the School of Medicine Office for Culture, Engagement, and Impact.

June 7 Cultural Event

On Saturday, June 7, a group of us gathered for a special tour of the “Art of the Andes” exhibit at the Nasher Museum. This was a wonderful opportunity for colleagues to connect outside of the work environment while also enriching our collective cultural awareness.

The exhibit featured ceramics, textiles, metalwork, and carvings produced by cultures across the Andes region, a 4500-mile-long mountain range on the Pacific coast of South America.

Congratulations, Raquel!

Raquel Ruíz is one of the 2025 recipients of the Michelle P. Winn Staff Award. Congratulations!!

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