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MCH Leads Blog: Advocating for Access Programs to Address Perinatal Mental Health Equity in the U.S.
Kristin Roadman, an alumna of the MCH program at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, is the featured author in the Health Equity Edition of MCH Leads for March. In her blog entry, Kristin reflects on her experiences collaborating with the Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), the Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, and Thriving PA. She shares insights into her efforts to support advocacy initiatives aimed at launching a Perinatal Psychiatry Access Program in Pennsylvania, all while applying MCH Competencies 1 (MCH Knowledge Base/Context) and 7 (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility). “This experience helped me further realize how I can use my passion and interest in writing as a tool to advocate for critical policies aimed at promoting health equity and enhancing quality of life for individuals.” Learn more about Kristin’s contributions here!
Reproductive Justice in Action: A Panel of Interdisciplinary Researchers (Session 2)
Friday, March 15, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT | Virtual
The MCH Student Interest Group (MCHSIG) is excited to announce the second of three sessions for the Reproductive Justice Book Club! In this session, Dr. Rebecca Shlafer, Asha Hassan, and Jieyi Cai will present their current research and facilitate discussion on an intersectional approach to reproductive justice. Registration links and reading materials can be found on our website. For any questions, feel free to contact Grace at sphmchig@umn.edu.
Please hold April 19th on your calendars for our final book club session of the year - more details to come!
Bright Spots Mini-Lab: Introductory NVivo Workshop
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT | Virtual
In this session, Dr. Michael Beckstrand will lead a hands-on workshop about NVivo, a qualitative data management and coding software that aids in qualitative and mixed-methods research. Participants will learn how to add source materials, work with concepts and definitions to apply to their source materials, make annotations, and query and manage their work. Having NVivo software already available is highly recommended to get the most out of this session, but you are welcome to follow along without software. Free, virtual, and open to all! CE credits available.
MCH Leadership Skills Institute Workshop #4: Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies, Healthy Communities - An Overview of the Indian Health Service’s MCH Program with Dr. Tina Pattara-Lau
Friday, March 29, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT | Virtual
Tina Pattara-Lau, MD, FACOG will lead the year’s final Leadership Skills Institute Workshop. Dr. Pattara-Lau is the MCH Consultant with the Indian Health Service's (IHS) Office of Clinical and Preventive Services. This presentation will focus on areas of need in Indigenous and rural communities for improved MCH outcomes and how IHS is working to address these disparities. The IHS has adapted cultural safety and humility as a framework for best practices to increase access to care and decrease gaps in health equity. Participants will learn from IHS best practices and explore future directions of innovative care delivery models for expanding access to care and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved communities.
Please reach out to mch@umn.edu if you need the Zoom link, have an accommodation request, or are a Center-funded student who is unable to make the workshop.
Global MCH Showcase: Spotlight on Students’ Work in the Dominican Republic, Uganda and the Philippines
Friday, April 5, 2024 | 12:00-1:00 PM CDT: Lunch & Program; 1:00-1:30 PM CDT: Networking with Student Speakers | Coffman 303
What are students doing to help shape global health? Join us after the Health Disparities Round Table for lunch and a discussion with five MCH students to find out! Facilitated by MCH Program Chair Dr. Zobeida Bonilla, the student speakers (Estefanía Henríquez Luthje, Kailee Schaberg, Cassie Mohawk, Mary Kate Leloux and Sophia Weelborg) will discuss the:
different programs and populations they engaged with
preparation needed to immerse themselves in a global community
nuts-and-bolts of undertaking global work (identifying a site, securing funding, making travel plans, meeting ApEx requirements, etc)
rewards, challenges and take-aways of their work
Lunch will be provided but registration is required. Please RSVP by Monday, April 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM CDT.
