Mental Health Minute: Reminder to Maintain Balance
Thanks to all who attended the January 26 MCH Skills Institute Workshop with Rose Simon! During the workshop, many of you said that you’d like to prioritize your relationships with others, sleep, and various forms of self-care (see image).
If you think you might want some extra support in the coming months, don’t wait! Make an appointment now with Student Counseling Services (does not bill health insurance–no out of pocket cost to student; individual, group, and career counseling, academic coaching, and study skills classes) or Boynton Health (does bill health insurance–no out of pocket costs to students; individual, group, couples and chemical health counseling; long term, unlimited free sessions; medication management; some eating disorder support). The drop-in Let’s Talk program also offers consultation and support but does not provide formal counseling.
Student Spotlight: How is Estefanía Henríquez Luthje's MCH Program Experience Inspiring Her Desire to Establish an MCH Center in the Dominican Republic?
MCH Leads Blog: Navigating County-Level Public Health - A Journey in MCH Knowledge, Ethics, and Community Engagement
Hianca Pinho, a recent graduate affiliated with the University of Iowa’s MCH Catalyst Program, is the featured author in February’s Health Equity Edition of MCH Leads. In this post, Hianca reflects on the path that led to her current role as the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Coordinator at Johnson County Public Health, a position she secured shortly after graduation. Discover more about how Hianca applies MCH Competencies 1 (MCH Knowledge Base/Context) and 3 (Ethics) to her daily work here! “As we face challenges, build trust, and put the well-being of those we serve first, community engagement is not just a process—it is a commitment to growing together.” -Hianca Pinho
Bright Spots Mini-Lab: Template Analysis as a Method for Rapid Qualitative Inquiry in Public Health Research (Part 2)
Thursday, February 8, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT | Virtual
Template analysis is a structured approach in which researchers identify major domains covered in a data collection and provide summaries of participant responses for each domain, then place each summary in a matrix to identify recurring themes under each domain. In this hands-on, follow-up workshop to Template Analysis as a Method for Rapid Qualitative Inquiry in Public Health Research (Part 1), participants will learn how to describe the steps of template analysis, conduct a template analysis, make actionable recommendations, and propose how to use template analysis in one’s own research program. If you missed Part 1, you will still benefit from attending this session!
Reproductive Justice Book Club: Reproductive Justice - An Overview, Your Interests, and Wearing a Reproductive Justice Lens (Session 1)
Friday, February 16, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT | Virtual
The MCH Student Interest Group (MCHSIG)* is excited to announce three sessions of the Reproductive Justice Book Club during the spring 2024 semester! These sessions will be held at 9 AM on 2/16, 3/15, and 4/19 via Zoom. We'll delve into the fundamentals of reproductive justice in the first meeting, followed by a panel discussion in the second session that focuses on critical topics including but not limited to access to reproductive care and parenting in carceral environments. The final get-together will offer an interactive sit-in for members to openly share reflections and experiences.
Registration links and reading materials can be found on our website. For any questions, feel free to contact Grace at sphmchig@umn.edu.
*We’ve rebranded! Previously known as the Maternal and Child Health Interest Group (MCHIG).
Bright Spots Mini-Lab: Introductory NVivo Workshop
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT | 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.
