With the School of Public Health moving towards becoming antiracist, it is important to provide SPH community members an opportunity to understand what that really means. In this 60 minute interactive session, participants will learn what antiracism is, how it connects to our mission as a School and discuss ways one can begin to approach their work and role within the SPH with an antiracist lens. These sessions are designed for those who couldn't attend the Summer 2022 session. Please…
Find out more »The goal of the Aging Work Group (AWG) is to create a collaborative, supportive community of scholars to facilitate the development of innovative and interdisciplinary aging science. The AWG meets monthly. Meetings offer a forum to: Share new ideas and questions related to scholarship; Share draft proposals, manuscripts or other scholarly products for supportive peer review; Identify new collaborative opportunities; and Develop strategies to advance aging science at the University of Minnesota in cooperation with partner institutions and organizations.To register…
Find out more »Join the UMN Rural Health Interest Group for an evening with Zomi Bloom, Telehealth Program Manager for Wilderness Health. Wilderness Health is a collaborative of independent providers working to improve health care in Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. The organization was recently selected for the 2022 Minnesota Rural Health Team Award for their contributions to improving rural health. We'll discuss their current initiatives, career paths, and other exciting topics in the rural health world. There will be time for Q&A!…
Find out more »Presented by: Jessie Carr, (she/her), Dr.P.H., M.P.H. Environmental Epidemiology Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Health 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.…
Find out more »Inviting all BIPOC, American Indian, International, and First Gen SPH students to join us at The Luncheon! We'll come together, learn from each other, and to build connections, relationships, and a community of care and support. You will hear from SPH alumni panelists as they share their wisdom and insights as alumni and professionals navigating the world. We hope you will join us on Tuesday, April 4! Please RSVP by March 22, 2023
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