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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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Presented by: Commissioner Brooke Cunningham, M.D., Ph.D. Commissioner of Health, Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Cunningham will briefly discuss current challenges and opportunities in public health, including lessons from the 2023 legislative session, and discuss how she plans to work with colleagues to create a more robust public health system in Minnesota. Deliberately informal, the…
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Mayo Memorial Auditorium, 4th floor SPH 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.-4:00 p.m.…
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Build confidence in your ability to use NIOSH-approved techniques for obtaining the best spirometry test results with a variety of clients. This 2-day workshop covers the most current standards and recent developments in pulmonary function testing. The registration fee of $650.00 includes course materials, manual, and processing of your exam, and CEU certificate. This is…
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Health Sciences Education Center, 7th floor SPH 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: Thu, Sept. 21, Mayo Auditorium Lobby, 4th floor, 9:00 a.m.-noon…
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Improving health equity and naloxone access among people at risk for opioid overdose: a distributional cost-effectiveness analysis of community-based naloxone distribution strategies in Massachusetts Presented by Xiao Zang, PhD Assistant Professor Division of Health Policy & Management Opioid overdose mortality has grown exponentially in recent decades in the US, with a pronounced increase…
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Please join us for our BIPOC/AI and International Student Welcome and Reception. This reception will be a place for students to make connections, network with other students, learn about resources specific to their experience and have fun! The event will include a short program and light refreshments will be provided. While this event is open to all…
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First impressions are everything. On average, it is common knowledge that most employers look at a resume for 6 to 7 seconds making it important that you grab the employer's attention. This session will provide strategies and tips on how to make your name stand out in the sea of resumes and cover letters, formatting…
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Hazardous drugs such as antineoplastic drugs effectively treat cancer, but there is increasing evidence that unintended exposure to these drugs through contact with contaminated surfaces in places where these drugs are handled, such as hospitals, outpatient facilities, and veterinary clinics, can lead to adverse health effects. Chronic low level exposures have been linked to increased…
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