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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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Join us for a morning of building connections. This will be an opportunity to meet with other faculty and postdocs who are engaged in health equity research, reconnect with colleagues, meet new potential collaborators, and grow nascent ideas. A light breakfast will be provided!
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Representing Missing and Murdered American Indian Women and Girls Inaugural Gathering Agenda: Practicing Cultural Humility - Dr. Linda Bane Frizzell Missing and murdered American Indian Women and Girls: the Red Dress Story - Chairwoman Karen Diver Red Dress experiences and pursuit of equity for American Indian women and girls - Representative Ruth Buffalo World Café -…
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This immersive, experiential learning opportunity will allow participants to gain a deeper understanding of struggles for justice and systems of oppression in the Twin Cities and how they impact lived experiences today. Jim Bear Jacobs, the Founder of Healing Minnesota Stories and Director of Racial Justice for Minnesota Council of Churches, will use stories to…
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Ongoing Health Policy Research on the 340B Program: Describing Proliferation of Contract Pharmacies and How Community Health Centers use 340B Program Revenues In this three part seminar, Sayeh Nikpay opens with an introduction to the 340B drug pricing program. Claire McGlave follows with a presentation titled, Measures of 340B Contract Pharmacy Growth Among Retails Pharmacies,…
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Presented by: Ivan HC Wu, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Division of Epidemiology and Community Health University of Minnesota Dr. Wu's research examines the social determinants of health and the potential of community-engaged research to promote health equity. Dr. Wu's studies in cancer prevention and survivorship highlight the promise of community engagement in promoting health behaviors, improving…
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The Health Equity Work Group is pleased to announce its second Spring 2023 Journal Club meeting! We will be hearing from guest hosts Professor Elizabeth Wrigley Field and Professor JP Leider as they discuss their article "COVID-19 Mortality At The Neighborhood Level: Racial And Ethnic Inequalities Deepened In Minnesota In 2020" Reading: COVID-19 Mortality At The…
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