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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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Students interested in majoring in a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health at the University of Minnesota are highly encouraged to attend an information session. Information sessions will focus on admissions requirements, college support and resources, and suggestions on future registration. Students are required to attend an information session before meeting individually with a SPH…
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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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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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International students add an important and dynamic perspective to the School of Public Health. We take pride in our internationally diverse student population and embrace the opportunity to work with students from around the world. International applications require additional documentation when applying. Join our session to understand these requirements, what is accepted, and how to…
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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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The Division of Biostatistics focuses on the development of statistical methods for biomedical research. We collaborate with University research partners on projects involving HIV/AIDS, heart and lung disease, cancer, neuroimaging, and many other clinical disciplines. Performing methodological research in areas including Bayesian analysis, spatial statistics, statistical genetics, and causal inference, division faculty, students, and staff…
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The Division of Epidemiology & Community Health focuses on disease and health in various populations. Our faculty and students examine the distribution, cause and prevention of diseases, and how human behavior affects overall health. Join. us for a session to learn more about the Degrees & Programs housed in this Division, including: Clinical Research (MS),…
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Become a leader and innovator in public and population health management, analysis, and policy. This top-ranked public health policy and management graduate program provides core knowledge about managing organizations and influencing policy to improve population health. The curriculum emphasizes the skills necessary for population-focused management, policy development, and evidence-based public health. Graduates work in government…
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