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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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What did the Colorado Option do? Dissertation work in progress. Andrew Shermeyer Presented by Andrew Shermeyer, MPA HSRP&A Doctoral Candidate Division of Health Policy & Management Colorado’s HB21-1232 introduced standardized Colorado Option plans within the state’s Marketplace starting in 2023. While the state designed benefits, it was left up to carriers to determine the provider…
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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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Stefan Gildemeister, MA Meet and Greet: HEP/HPM Presented by Stefan Gildemeister, MA State Health Economist and Director Minnesota Department of Health Meet Stefan Gildemeister, Minnesota State Health Economist. He directs the Health Economics Program at the Minnesota Department of Health. As part of his responsibilities, Gildemeister advises policy makers and the administration on a broad…
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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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Please join us for our annual BIPOC/AI Faculty and Staff Welcome and Reception! The reception will be a social gathering for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and American Indian faculty and staff at the School of Public Health to connect, network, and be in community while also being recognized for important contributions to…
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This one-day course will qualify those holding a current CAOHC (Council for Accreditation of Occupational Hearing Conservation) certification for recertification. All participants will have ample opportunity to hone their skills by practicing hearing testing utilizing various audiometry equipment with one-on-one instruction from the faculty. The registration fee of $375.00 includes handouts, processing of your exam,…
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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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