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Mapping Urban Maternity Care Landscapes: A Mixed Methods Approach This presentation will discuss urban maternity ward closures in the context of worsening maternal mortality rates and stark racial/ethnic inequities in maternal health outcomes in the United States. McGregor will present recent work that utilizes alternate approaches – quantitative analysis of hospital administrative data, spatial analysis,…
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The Extension Department of Family, Health, and Wellbeing operates several programs and follows the mission of making a difference by connecting community needs and University resources to address critical issues in Minnesota. Associate Dean Trish Olson of the Extension Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing and Health and Nutrition Extension Specialist Abby Gold will lead…
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The 2023 NORA Online Symposium will feature presentations and a moderated discussion with a panel of experts on the effects of climate change on worker health and safety in a variety of industries and workplaces. Schedule: 12:00-1:00 – Virtual Poster Session Presentations by UMASH and MCOHS researchers and students on a variety of public health…
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Personal narratives are powerful tools for researchers and practitioners alike. They can be used to educate, influence, train, advocate, and reflect in the public health field. Harnessing the power of these narratives is an important skill. This session on digital storytelling from the StoryCenter will be a brief introduction to the process of gathering and…
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Sherri Rose, Professor at Stanford University and Co-Director of the Health Policy Data Science Lab, will present: "Algorithmic Bias and Machine Learning in Health Care" Abstract: Health care has moved toward analytic systems that take large databases and estimate varying quantities of interest both quickly and robustly, incorporating advances from statistics, econometrics, and computer science.…
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The Minnesota Department of Health’s Center for Health Equity will present on authentic community engagement and systems transformation for equity. This event is cosponsored by the SPH Public Health Traineeship, EnHS DEI committee, and St. Catherine University. Registration is open and free to students, alumni, staff, and/or faculty.
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Ageism is widespread and many polls suggest that a significant portion of the population has experienced or witnessed ageism in different settings. Yet, negative stereotypes about older workers persist and result in a variety of negative consequences in reduced job opportunities, lower wages, poorer health outcomes and reduced quality of life. We need action and…
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Dr. Claudia Munoz-Zanzi, DVM is a Professor in the School of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Sciences. Her work focuses on understanding zoonotic infections and other emerging infectious diseases, especially in a global context.
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When the bough breaks: financial burden of childbirth in the postpartum Associate Professor Heidi Allen studies the impact of social policies, like Medicaid – America’s health insurance for the poor – on health and financial well-being. She is a former emergency department social worker and spent several years in state health policy, where she focused…
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When we are immersed in an institution like a university, we do not always realize how unspoken cultural values and protocols shape the ways we interact and do our work. These protocols can create barriers to developing community-university partnerships, especially if they remain under the surface. Understanding how this (western-based) culture operates and shows up…
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This month, we are installing signs in conference rooms and gathering spaces that support our Strategic Plan for Antiracism (SPAR). These signs serve as an active reminder to our community members to hold themselves and others accountable. Join us for a virtual conversation facilitated by our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on the language…
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Masters candidate in Biostatistics, Maria Godinez, will present: "Novelty Scale Validation for E-cigarettes Messaging Analysis in Middle Schoolers: A Factor Analysis Application" Plan B Adviser: Ashley Petersen, PhD Abstract: There have been propositions from youth health advocates to ban flavored e-cigarettes in the United States due to the increasing number of adolescents who have never…
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Presentations – whether in person or on Zoom, internal to our organizations or external – are important opportunities for us to build knowledge and excitement about our work, our program, and our issue. Too often, we sit through (or even give (!)) talks that may cover the ground, but are filled with too many slides…
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Masters candidate in Biostatistics, Ziren Jiang, will present: "Estimating the Reference Interval from a Meta-analysis using Quantile Regression" Plan B Adviser: Lianne Siegel Abstract: Reference intervals, which define an interval in which a specific proportion of measurements from a healthy population are expected to fall, are commonly used in medical practice. Synthesizing information from multiple…
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In celebration of National Minority Populations Cancer Awareness Month, please join Dr. Dana Carroll and Public Health student, Julie Ntegeye, to learn about the current state of cancer disparities in Minnesota and to hear about some of the exciting and impactful research being conducted by minority population communities across Minnesota in collaboration with the Masonic…
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