The Minnesota Semistarvation Experiment University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2026-09-22 | The Minnesota Semistarvation Experiment
Predictors and Risk Factors for Adverse Health Outcomes in Women During and After Pregnancy University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-10-13 | Pregnancy complications, such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and other severe maternal morbidity, disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic women and other vulnerable populations and can result in serious short-term health outcomes for both mother (e.g., eclampsia and stroke), and child (e.g., stillbirth, and preterm delivery), as well as long-term outcomes e.g., increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Pregnancy may, therefore serve as a window to identify women and children at high-risk of chronic health outcomes, including Black women, and prevent adverse outcomes through early prediction of risks, clinical surveillance, and effective interventions. In this talk, I highlight my studies on the prediction of adverse maternal outcomes and identifying long-term health risks after pregnancy complications using epidemiological methods and large datasets.sph.umn.edu
Justice in Public Health: Climate Justice and Health Equity within Indigenous Communities University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-10-10 | Hear 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. Racism and climate change have disproportionate effects on the lives of minoritised people both within countries and between the Global North and the Global South. Dr. Hill’s research aims to address this through three main aims: Show the unequal health impacts of climate change due to racism, xenophobia, and discrimination.Highlight inequalities in responsibility for climate change and the effects thereof. Highlight the pathways through which climate change, discrimination, and health interact in most affected areas.
SPAR Anniversary Celebration: Two Years of Advancing Antiracism, Equity, and Justice University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-10-09 | ...
Engaging all sides: Bringing together community and government around homelessness | Kumi Smith, PhD University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-10-09 | This talk will give advice on community engaged research tends to focus on strategies for interacting with marginalized communities. But tackling health equity often means working with health systems and officials as well. Kumi’s talk will describe how to apply lessons from community based participatory research to working with groups on both sides of the power divide.
Centering in the margins Advancing health equity in pediatric palliative care University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-10-09 | Elena Cattaneo, Haley Brahmbhatt, Hailey Frye, Erin ShenThere is a gap in knowledge and literature regarding the impact of racism on Black and Indigenous patients and caregivers as they navigate care for serious pediatric illnesses. Through a collaborative scoping literature review conducted by University of Minnesota SPH faculty, Emory University School of Medicine, and medical students, the group sought to characterize the racism experienced by Black and Indigenous families facing pediatric serious illness and the gaps in applications of palliative care. The team will share the preliminary results of the study, illustrative quotes from caregivers, and how this study will inform future qualitative interviews aimed at centering marginalized patients’ voices. Results from both will contribute to consensus recommendations for clinical practice and policy to address systemic racism in pediatric palliative care.
Health and safety trainings for immigrant dairy workers | Chela Vázquez University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-10-09 | While at UMASH, Chela worked on an important project whose aim was to develop and deliver health and safety training for immigrant dairy workers, which is the topic of her presentation today.Immigrant labor on dairy farms accounts for approximately 51% of all dairy labor and produces 79% of the U.S. milk supply. Most of the immigrant dairy workers are Spanish-speaking, with limited formal education, originating primarily from Mexico and countries in Central America. Dairy farming is among the most dangerous occupations in the U.S., with high injury and illness rates. Moreover, lower education levels, illiteracy, and lower language proficiency in the workforce increase the possibility of injury or death in high-risk occupations such as this. To address this public health challenge, UMASH partnered with the Migrant Clinicians Network and the National Farm Medicine Center to develop a health and safety intervention called Seguridad en las Lecherías (translated as Safety on Dairy Farms), to provide culturally appropriate education to Spanish-speaking immigrant dairy workers. Today, Chela will present her experience training 360 immigrant workers from 19 dairies in Minnesota and South Dakota and the impact of that training.
Indigenous health is public health | Feather LaRoche University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-10-09 | Feather is our SPH Native American student services coordinator and will talk about his work creating relationships and pathways for the purpose of increasing Native American representation in the field of public health to better serve Indian Country.
Vulnerable but forgotten: How Minnesotas COVID 19 vaccination campaign left some groups behind University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-10-09 | Colin PlanalpDespite a stated focus on health equity, Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccination campaign yielded measurable disparities. For instance, the state vaccinated half of its White population within 6 months, but it took 12 months to vaccinate half of Black and Latino residents and 15 months to vaccinate half of its American Indian population. Colin will present data showing how Minnesota's shortcomings left some communities vulnerable to the virus for longer, and discuss how public health decisions may have contributed to vaccine inequities.
Beyond career panels promoting Biostatistics in high schools | Marta Shore University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-10-09 | During her talk, Marta will share information about how the SPH Biostatistics Community Outreach and Engagement committee has partnered with Minnesota high schools on curriculum and career pathways to show students that careers in biostatistics and public health are attainable and rewarding.
Pharmacoepidemiology: An Introduction, Applications and Opportunities University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-10-06 | 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 pharmacoepidemiologic research at UMN. Example applications using the MarketScan and Medicare 20% sample data sources will focus on cardiovascular research questions. An example using the Fairview electronic health record data will be presented by Yu-Chia (Sam) Hsu, MSc, PharmD, who is a PhD student in the College of Pharmacy. Specifically, he will share his work evaluating post-operative opioid prescription dosing and risk of opioid use disorder. The presentation will also review the strengths and limitations of pharmacoepidemiology in terms of causal inference, and of the available data sources.
Tribal Data Sovereignty in Federal & State Data: Can you Access Opioid & Mental Health Data? University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-10-03 | 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 well-being of Indigenous communities, GLITEC, as a public health authority, plays a monumental role in the facilitation of comprehensive community health assessments steeped in cultural reverence and understanding. As we delineate the center’s partnership with the Indian Health Service, we will explore how it brings to the fore data-driven insights through meticulous data analysis and reportage, thus informing public health policy systems, environmental and public health law, and tribal health statistics. Further, we will examine the center’s efforts in promoting cultural evaluations with traditional supports, thereby weaving a safety net for individuals grappling with opioid use disorder, domestic violence, and other pressing social determinants of health. This seminar promises to offer a rich understanding of GLITEC’s multi-faceted approach to community upliftment, inviting participants to envision a future where healthcare is both a beacon of tradition and a promise of hope. Join us as we explore the nexus of culture, policy, and health through the prism of epidemiological training and research support services provided by GLITEC.
Indigenous Health is Public Health University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-09-14 | "...Indigenous health is public health." Many people think of healthcare as the experience they have in a clinic or hospital, but it's much more than that. 'Wicozani' is the Dakota word for working on overall health and wellness in the community. To improve the health of Native communities, it's vital that more Indigenous people hold active professional and leadership roles in the public health field. "Our longevity, our wellness, our culture, our spirituality, it's all tied in that one field." Become a force for change in addressing health inequities. Discover your path at z.umn.edu/SPHprograms.
Is an Epidemiology of Justice Possible? Structural Racism, Causality, & Forensics of State Violence University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-09-11 | A "causal revolution" has taken over academic epidemiology. By asking us to imagine exposures as hypothetical interventions that improve population health, the revolution's main evangelists are promoting methodological rigor through counterfactual reasoning. This seminar will argue, however, that these same evangelists are simultaneously promoting a theory of change that is so narrow as to actually obscure the main avenues through which epidemiologic research advances reparative and distributive justice. Drawing on a variety of case studies related to such themes as police violence, the COVID-19 pandemic, and environmental injustice, this talk will explore how causal inference in epidemiology can help adjudicate issues of accountability and attribution for harm in legal and political contexts. It will do so with the following question in mind: How might the recent increased attention to (and funding of) epidemiologic research about structural racism strengthen efforts to dismantle white supremacy and undermine racial capitalism rather than simply producing more journal articles?
What is Healthcare Administration? University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-08-25 | The University of Minnesota School of Public Health's master of healthcare administration program, ranked #2 in healthcare management by U.S. News & World Report, sets the standard. Our robust and active MHA Alumni Association offers unwavering support, and we equip students with expertise in healthcare delivery, finance, leadership, and problem-solving. Discover more at z.umn.edu/MHAprogram.
What is Public Health Administration & Policy? University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-08-25 | The public health administration and policy MPH program at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health prepares graduates to become leaders and innovators in population health management, analysis, and policy. Discover more at z.umn.edu/PHAPprogram.
What is Community Health Promotion? University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-08-25 | The community health promotion MPH program at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health prepares students to work with diverse populations to improve population health. Our program draws on a wide range of expertise to train students in methods that balance research evidence with community engagement. Discover more at z.umn.edu/CHPprogram.
2023 School of Public Health New Student Orientation University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-08-24 | Recorded August 23, 2023 at the McNamara Alumni Center Our School of Public Health Orientation is a multi-step process that includes opportunities for students to build their awareness of resources, learn about our academic programs, and begin to develop relationships with peers and colleagues. Learn more about Orientation at z.umn.edu/SPHOrientation
Changing the Climate of Worker Health & Safety: Lessons and Actions to Foster a Resilient Workforce University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-08-01 | The 2023 NORA Online Symposium, "Changing the Climate of Worker Health and Safety: A Forum on Lessons and Actions to Foster a Resilient Workforce" featured presentations and interactive discussion with a panel of experts on the effects of climate change on worker health and safety in a variety of industries and workplaces. The symposium was co-sponsored by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS) and the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH). The centers are housed within the University of Minnesota School of Public Health Division of Environmental Health Sciences.Panelists:Matt HolmstromRisk Management Officer, Pacific Northwest Region of the US Forest ServiceMarysel Pagán Santana, DrPH, MSDirector of Environmental and Occupational Health, Senior Program Manager for Puerto Rico, Migrant Clinicians NetworkRobert ServianSafety Consultant Principal, Workplace Safety Consultation, Minnesota Department of Labor and IndustryThe panel session was moderated by Dr. Jeff Bender, UMASH Director.
Justice in Public Health: White to White: Dismantling White Supremacy from Within University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-06-28 | We will not achieve the goal of dismantling white supremacy without white people working together to understand how white supremacy and racial bias are defining characteristics of our whiteness. In this work, white people must engage with BIPOC and white individuals and communities. However, white people learning about and discussing whiteness can elicit fear, anger, confusion, denial, shame, blame, and the “good white/bad white” dynamic. This presentation will explore how white people can engage from within – within ourselves and within our own white communities.
2023 Faculty & Staff Awards and Years-of-Service Recognition University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-06-06 | The SPH Recognition Celebration honors faculty and staff who have been nominated by colleagues and students for their outstanding achievements in areas such as service and public engagement, innovative and creative teaching, research, the development and advancement of others, leadership leading to improvements in programs and processes, and more! The event also recognizes faculty and staff for their continuous years of service to the school.https://www.sph.umn.edu/
State Wide Forum on American Indian Health Equity: Red Dress Day University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-05-22 | Representing Missing and Murdered American Indian Women and GirlsInaugural GatheringAgenda:Practicing Cultural Humility - Dr. Linda Bane FrizzellMissing and murdered American Indian Women and Girls: the Red Dress Story - Chairwoman Karen DiverRed Dress experiences and pursuit of equity for American Indian women and girls - Representative Ruth Buffalo
University of Minnesota School of Public Health Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-05-22 | Recording of the University of Minnesota School of Public Health Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony that took place on May 15, 2023 at Northrop Auditorium. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Brooke CunninghamStudent Speaker: Thuy KimFor more infomation, visit: https://www.sph.umn.edu/current/commencement/#SPHGrad
Building Research and Outreach Between University of Minnesota Public Health and MN Extension University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-05-01 | 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 a conversation about Extension programs and strategies to find synergy and possible areas for research, outreach, and educational collaborations.
In-Service: Why is Cultural Self-Reflection Important to Community Engagement? University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-04-21 | 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 in our relationships is an important part of creating a space for true partnership which can draw on the cultural knowledge resources that each partner brings.
What are the effects of training medical, nursing & midwifery students in a sexual health curriculum University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-04-14 | In the US, only a minority of medical and nursing schools train students using a formal sexual health curriculum. In Sub-Saharan Africa, which has the world’s highest rates of sexual health challenges, such training is rare. To study the effects of such training, we conducted the first Phase III trial of a sexual health curriculum for health students (ever, anywhere). Participants were 412 medical, nursing, and midwifery students at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Dar Tanzania who in 2021 were randomized to receive the 4-day comprehensive curriculum (n=206) or to a waitlist control (n=206). The curriculum covered sexual health across the lifespan, male and female sexual dysfunctions, key populations (LGBT; sex workers), sexual violence, clinical skills building, ethics, policy writing, and cultural considerations. Compared to control, intervention participants had statistically significant moderate to large increases in sexual health knowledge, confidence in addressing patients’ concerns, ability to discuss sexual health with patients, and demonstrated improved clinical skills in both interpersonal communication and medical history taking. Most participants (76.6%) evaluated the curriculum as culturally appropriate for Africa, personally valuable (96.1%), and would recommend it to a fellow student (98.5%). No adverse effects were observed. This study provides “gold standard” evidence that training in sexual health is culturally acceptable, needed, and effective for medical, nursing, and midwifery students. Given these results, a Phase IV trial is planned to study long-term term effects and to disseminate training to other universities.
Putting Healthcare Back Together: The Evolving Roles of Patients, Providers, and New Entrants University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-04-11 | David J. Fine Distinguished Visiting Professor in Healthcare Administration Lecture featuring Dr. Robert S. Huckman, Albert J. Weatherhead III Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School.
Building Bridges from Data to Action: Insights into Community Research to Promote Health Equity University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-04-10 | 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 health outcomes, and developing culturally appropriate interventions. During this seminar, Dr. Wu will discuss the lens through which he conducts community-engaged research, showcase promising health promotion interventions, highlight important social determinants of health, and discuss future directions for collaboration. This seminar offers an opportunity to gain a glimpse into early efforts of community-engaged research aimed to promote health equity in underrepresented communities.
Capturing Structural Racism in Health Equity Research: Opportunities for Structural Solutions University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-04-03 | This talk will delve into the ways structural racism has been operationalized in health equity research, including in Dr. Bailey's research and practice.
MDH Data Vision and Roadmap: Initiative Overview and Implementation Discussion University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-03-31 | The collection, use, and reporting of data are essential public health activities that can either help us identify and disrupt health inequities or can perpetuate them, depending on how it is done. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is working on a new Data Vision to make sure we’re collecting, sharing, using, and reporting data in ways that achieve our strategic priorities and advance health equity. This initiative is a response to what MDH has heard from staff, partners, and communities about the need for a more responsive, collaborative, and equitable approach to collecting, using and sharing data. Over the past nine months, we have convened an Advisory Committee and facilitated multi-sector listening sessions to hear feedback on draft values and goals. The academic and research community is an important partner in this work. During this seminar, we will review new goals and discuss implementation steps needed to achieve this vision.
Justice in Public Health: Design Justice University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-03-27 | In this talk, Dr. Costanza-Chock presents an overview of their new book, Design Justice: Community-Led Practices to Build the Worlds We Need, published by the MIT Press in 2020. The book is an exploration of how we might re-imagine design to be led by marginalized communities as a tool to help dismantle structural inequality, advance collective liberation, and support ecological survival. More information about the book can be found at https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/design-justice.
EpiCH Seminar Series: ChatGPT, AI, and Writing in Public Health University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-03-27 | ChatGPT, a large language model AI from Open AI, has sent shockwaves through academic and professional communities. For those involved in teaching, the availability of text-generation AI raises questions about students allowing chatbots to complete their written assignments and whether learning to write remains an essential skill. In this seminar, we'll examine the hype and reality of text-generation platforms, examine how artificial intelligence is already transforming how we use writing, and consider the potential and perils of increased automation as a part of the public health and education landscape.
2023 Health Disparities Roundtable University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-03-22 | The University of Minnesota’s Health Equity Work Group hosted a panel of experts at the annual Health Disparities Roundtable. The speakers to better understand the effects of mental health on health inequalities locally, nationally, and globally. Experts discussed effective and sustainable policies, practices, and programs to achieve mental health equity among intersectional identities.
SPH Behind the Scenes | Ep. 4: NCC University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-03-16 | In this episode of SPH Behind the Scenes, Interim Dean Tim Beebe visits the SPH Nutrition Coordinating Center (NCC), a national leader in advancing our knowledge about what we eat and helping individuals and organizations conduct nutrition research. The NCC’s flagship product is the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR), a software program researchers use to analyze the composition of foods found in recipes and menus, or eaten by study participants. The NDSR includes more than 18,000 foods and is used by more than 140 institutions ranging from Johns Hopkins University to NASA. The center also trains and certifies researchers on how to use NDSR and conducts food recall research on behalf of institutions.
EpiCH Seminar Series - In-Service: NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-02-17 | This presentation describes the scope and elements of the new NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy that went into effect January 25th, as well as provides resources for sharing human participant data and address frequently asked questions from campus stakeholders.
Agents for Change: JMag Karbeah University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-02-13 | “It’s easy to say, ‘We do DEI work.’ But when we’re thinking about the most just outcome, that requires being antiracist. It is not a quick checkbox, or something you can do 9-5."Read our new Agents for Change profile on J'Mag Karbeah, SPH Assistant Professor and CARHE Research Advisor: https://www.sph.umn.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/agents-for-change/jmag-karbeah
A Fireside Chat with Michael Osterholm on the Past, Present and Future of the Covid-19 Pandemic University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-02-10 | Dr. Osterholm will be joining us for another fireside chat to discuss the status of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-related policies set to expire, and the potential future role of public health interventions (i.e. vaccination campaigns and emergency preparedness). The discussion will be co-moderated by EpiCH doctoral student, Isabel Ricke. There will be time for audience questions.
SPH Behind the Scenes | Ep. 3: UMASH University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-02-08 | In this episode of SPH Behind the Scenes, Interim Dean Tim Beebe visits the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH). UMASH is one of 11 Centers of Excellence in Agricultural Disease and Injury Research, Education, and Prevention funded by NIOSH to protect the health and safety of agricultural workers and their families.UMASH takes a One Health approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human health, animal health, and the environment. The center brings together five research and healthcare institutions across nine states to address existing and emerging occupational health and safety issues in agriculture. ○ UMN School of Public Health○ UMN College of Veterinary Medicine○ Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)○ National Farm Medicine Center○ Migrant Clinicians Network
The differences between Equality, Equity, and Justice University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-02-01 | What do we mean when we say equality, equity, or justice? In this video, we highlight some of the main differences between these three concepts in the context of food access. View our other antiracism resources at https://www.sph.umn.edu/antiracism and watch the full series of SPH’s antiracist animated videos at https://www.sph.umn.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/resources/animated-videos/.
How do we make health data equitable? University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-02-01 | Health science data is often WEIRD, or representative of Western/White, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic populations. Ensuring our research participants and teams are non-WEIRD helps us promote accurate and equitable public health data. Access more antiracism resources at https://www.sph.umn.edu/antiracism and watch the full series of SPH’s antiracist animated videos at https://www.sph.umn.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/resources/animated-videos/.
Excitement & Trepidation about the Novel Public Health Bachelor of Arts Degree University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-01-25 | Across the country, undergraduate public health education has grown exponentially over the last decade. The School of Public Health (SPH) and the Division of Epidemiology & Community Health have decades-long history of offering undergraduate public health courses. A dozen years ago the SPH co-created the undergraduate public health minor, which has grown to be the second largest at the University of Minnesota. This Fall, the SPH will embark on its first bachelor of arts degree in public health. This seminar will describe the national canvas of undergraduate programs and the public health workforce; the SPH curriculum; introduce the student services structure; and end with audience discussion on the expected outcomes along with the possible unexpected outcomes.
What is Environmental Health? University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-01-19 | Environmental health is focused on how the environment — where we live and work, what we eat, the air we breathe, etc. — impacts human health. Our Division of Environmental Health Sciences improves the health of individuals and communities by conducting rigorous and collaborative research to identify risks, reduce hazards, and inform public health policies. We prepare future leaders through MPH, MS, and PhD degrees. Many of these degree options are STEM designated. No GRE required.Learn more here: https://www.sph.umn.edu/academics/divisions/enhs/degrees/
Centering health equity in research: Examples and perspectives from community-engaged scholars University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2023-01-17 | Faculty will each present a 5 minute presentation/quick overview of their community-engaged research in Minnesota or nationally. Afterwards, we will do a fireside chat where presenters respond to pre-determined questions (submitted by the audience at registration and shared with speakers in advance). We anticipate this being a hybrid session.
Preventing HIV Mother-to-Child Transmission: Using Simulation-Based Models to Inform Health Policies University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2022-12-09 | Over the last 2 decades, tremendous progress has been made world-wide in reducing the number of infants who become infected with HIV. However, much work remains to be done to further strengthen prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programs. Simulation-based modeling studies have played a key role in informing HIV health policies both domestically and internationally. Specifically, they can help guide policymakers in deciding which PMTCT interventions to prioritize. This seminar will provide an introduction to simulation-based modeling methods for HIV and an overview of Dr. Duarte’s work in this field.
Justice in Public Health: Living, Working, and Thriving with a Chronic Illness University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2022-12-08 | In a world built on ableism and setup for a very specific type of person to thrive and win, what does work look like when brands and individuals make space for the entire human experience? Imani explores the realities of navigating work while living with a chronic illness and/or a disability, how to advocate for yourself while achieving your work goals and how companies can create a work environment that supports every body.Presenter: Imani Barbarin is a disability rights and inclusion activist and speaker who uses her voice and social media platforms to create conversations engaging the disability community. Born with cerebral palsy, Imani often writes and uses her platform to speak from the perspective of a disabled black woman. In the last few years she has created over a dozen trending hashtags that allow disabled folk the opportunity to have their perspectives heard while forcing the world to take notice.#PatientsAreNotFaking, #ThingsDisabledPeopleKnow, #AbledsAreWeird and others each provide a window into disabled life while forming community. Imani is from the Philadelphia area and holds a Masters in Global Communications from the American University of Paris, her published works include those in Forbes, Rewire, Healthline, BitchMedia and more. She runs the blog CrutchesAndSpice.com and a podcast of the same name.
Pls and Pronto Pups: University Research and Public Engagement at the Minnesota State Fair University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2022-12-02 | The Driven to Discover (D2D) research facility at the Minnesota State Fair leverages the annual gathering of approximately two million fairgoers to engage Minnesota residents in research in a unique way to support rapid participant recruitment and data collection for investigators. The presentation describes how the D2D team has experienced sometimes hilarious ups and downs in building this innovative research infrastructure partnership between the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Fair. Current work to expand the D2D model in other states and in rural areas of Minnesota will be shared.Learn more at sph.umn.edu
SPH Agents For Change: Feather LaRoche University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2022-11-29 | “One of the key ways of standing up to racism is to learn about racism...I think that actively learning and pursuing avenues that help you understand racism is crucial in how we practice being antiracist.”Read our new Agents for Change profile on Feather LaRoche, SPH's Native American Student Services Coordinator: https://www.sph.umn.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/agents-for-change/feather-laroche/Feather LaRoche, MTAG, is supported through the University of Minnesota School of Public Health's Center for Public Health Systems and by the TRIUMPH project, funded by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under 90PH0005/01-00, The PHIT Workforce Development Program, $8,214,905. The opinions expressed should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by ONC, HHS or the U.S. Government.
EpiCH Seminar: DEI In-Service: Know your Neighbor: Creating a Religiously Inclusive Campus University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2022-11-18 | Know your Neighbor: Creating a Religiously Inclusive Campus is a seminar offered to the University of Minnesota Community to promote a foundational understanding of what religious inclusion looks like on a college campus. The presenter will explain the goals of interfaith education and link the importance of religious diversity to conversations about DEI. The presenter will talk about common barriers to interfaith work (such as Christian privilege) and will also offer practical ways the community can promote religious inclusivity (such as basic religious literacy). The presenter will also lead participants in mini-interfaith activity to help them all get to know their campus neighbors.How does religious identity fit into DEI conversations, and what does interfaith dialogue even mean? What makes religious inclusion possible, and what stands in the way? This seminar will unpack these questions and provide information on steps you can take to make your campus community more religiously inclusive.
Racial Inequity in COVID-19 Mortality: Which Popular Narratives Are True? University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2022-11-11 | The COVID-19 pandemic in the United States has been characterized by striking racial and ethnic inequity since it began. How has that inequity evolved? Using new research on COVID-19 mortality in the United States and in Minnesota, we will consider two popular narratives about how COVID mortality is patterned at this point in the pandemic, and critically evaluate what they illuminate--and disguise.
Justice in Public Health: Transgender Justice: Highs and Lows in 2022 University of Minnesota School of Public Health 2022-11-11 | There are many intersections between transgender justice and public health that have emerged in 2021 and 2022. All research on the impacts of COVID-19 vaccines and illness on pregnancy has exclusively concentrated on cisgender women. The overturning of Roe and subsequent cultural debate about inclusive language has thrown many trans folks into upheaval, as existing allies and coalitions falter and fall apart in the face of such a grievous attack on reproductive choice. And many of the anti-trans ballot measures and legislative pushes have been focused squarely on health and health access, with some states hoping to outlaw the provision of trans health to patients. Because the transgender community is more likely to fall at or below the poverty line, the public health sector closes many of the gaps in access trans people experience. So, necessarily, all trans health IS public health, and any conversation about trans health in 2022 is going to ripple out into the public health sector. Thus, this conversation is more vital than ever before. Presented by Trystan Reese
