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The Bright Spots Mini-Lab supports the growing interest in qualitative and mixed methods research among public health practitioners, students, and researchers. "Learning Lab" sessions provide attendees with an opportunity to learn from and consult with experts on activities that build on the qualitative research skills they’ve learned in classrooms or while at work in their…
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The Health Equity Work Group has the pleasure of hosting the 2023 Microgrant Awardees Sam Greenwald, Lauren McPherson, Aparijita Sur, and Alexis Grimes Trotter for our Fall General Meeting! The meeting is open to all SPH Faculty, staff, students, and postdocs and will be on October 11th from 12:30 pm-2:00 pm at the Mayo Building…
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Minnesota Public Health Corps: What Builds Capacity in Minnesota Health Departments? Presented by Chelsey Kirkland, PhD, MPH, CHW Researcher Center for Public Health Systems Division of Health Policy & Management Last year, Minnesota Public Health Corps (MNPHC) launched with 66 AmeriCorps members serving in 37 host sites across Minnesota. The program aims…
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Within a day of moving into her new apartment, Mrs. S developed notable forgetfulness. Troubles finding her way from room to room and locating objects became so debilitating and frustrating that she wished to die. The reasons she didn’t die reveal hidden in plain site insights about the powerful role of caregiving to create a…
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Join us to hear from SPH’s new Assistant Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences, Kyle X. Hill present his research on climate change and health equity within Indigenous Communities.
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Jeremy M G Taylor, of the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan, will present: "Using Joint Models for Longitudinal and Time-to-Event Data to Investigate the Causal Effect of Salvage Therapy after Prostatectomy" Prostate cancer patients who undergo prostatectomy are closely monitored for recurrence and metastasis using routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) measurements. When PSA…
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The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a new initiative: Protecting Workers from Silica Exposure in Engineered Stone Fabrication and Installation. Join us in our webinar where we shed light on vital issues affecting stone fabricators and discuss the challenges and necessary policy changes to protect workers from silica exposure in engineered stone fabrication and…
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Pharamacoepidemiology combines methodology from epidemiology and clinical pharmacology to study the use, effectiveness, value and safety of pharmaceuticals. This seminar will 1) provide a brief introduction to the field of pharmacoepidemiology, with an emphasis on methodologic considerations, 2) show examples of pharmacoepidemiologic research conducted at UMN, and 3) discuss data availability and opportunities to conduct…
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In 2021, we launched our five-year Strategic Plan for Antiracism (SPAR). With a clearly defined set of goals and actions, the plan focuses on embedding antiracism, equity, and inclusion into our school’s policies, practices, and decisions. Join us for this special event where we will celebrate the progress we have made as a school over…
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This session will outline how to develop your own web of systemic contacts and relationships, including who to meet and how to reach them, what to discuss and why, and how to follow-up with your network. We will go over how to conduct a professional and effective informational interview with your networks. LinkedIn is one…
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In this forthcoming seminar, we turn our attention to the essential work conducted by the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center (GLITEC), a pivotal entity serving thirty-four tribes in a three-state region, and four urban centers. Established with the fundamental objective of bolstering the health and wellbeing of Indigenous communities, GLITEC, as a public health authority,…
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On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down colleges’ use of race-conscious admissions processes nationwide. At the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH), we believe that having people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences on college campuses is an advantage for everyone and builds deeper knowledge and understanding. We're committed to…
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This one-day, interactive course is designed as an update for those who have successfully completed the initial NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Training within the past five years and can provide a copy of that training certificate to the course director. In this interactive workshop, an emphasis will be placed on practical aspects of spirometric testing and making…
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Join the Maternal and Child Health Interest Group team at the 2023 NAMIWalks Minnesota! NAMI, the country's largest grassroots mental health organization, is committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families impacted by mental illness. Through NAMIWalks, the organization aims to raise awareness about mental health, generate funds for NAMI's outstanding free programs, and…
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West Bank Office Building, Conference Room 3-305SPH Communications is offering professional portrait sessions for students, staff and faculty at no charge. Photos will be yours to keep and can be used for all personal and professional purposes, including presentations, LinkedIn, etc. Other Sessions have been planned for: Wed, Sept. 20, HSEC, 7th floor, 1:00 p.m.-4:00pm…
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