In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) and Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression will be hosting a series of virtual Black Maternal Health Roundtable discussions focusing on a variety of topics on the subject matter. This […]
The Annual MCH Forum is an opportunity for MCH Fellows and MPH students to present their work to the BUSPH and Boston Community. Students can choose to present a 15 minute PowerPoint presentation or create a poster to discuss their work with attendees during a 1 hour session. 2023 MCH Forum Date: Friday, December 8, […]
Wednesday, 11/1 @ 1 PM EST Registration link. The webinar will be recorded. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and attention to mental health matters, we explore the implementation, impact, and sustainability of including family behavioral care support into primary care to advance health equity and de-stigmatize mental health. Featured speakers: TEAM UP for Children, including Dr. Emily Feinberg, Sonia […]
Applications deadline extended to Sunday Oct 15, 11:59pm ET MCH Fellowships Interested in applying to our Maternal and Child Health Fellowship program to be a Research or Practice Fellow? Research Fellows work closely with a faculty member on a research project. Practice Fellows work with an external community organization to gain practical experience. Update: All […]
Seeking Women’s Health Justice Model of gender and culturally-informed care for Latina women facing substance use and mental health challenges Resources for women in recovery from substance use disorder are challenged by underfunding and under-appreciation of women’s specific needs. The opioid epidemic disproportionately affects women and providing effective and sustainable treatment approaches is imperative. For […]
The agenda, schedule, and MCH Fellowship project descriptions can be found here. The MCH Fair showcases various research fellowship and practice fellowship opportunities offered through the Center. MCH research and practice fellowships allow students to engage and work with faculty and community partners. Additionally, the Center will have a session on the Diversity Scholars Leadership Program (DSLP), which supports students from […]
On April 28th, 2023 the Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health held our 27th Annual MCH Networking & Alumni Award Reception. This year we honored Krishna Upadhya (SPH’98), vice president of quality care and health equity at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and Cherrie Lynn Evans (SPH’09), senior principal technical advisor for maternal, […]
Check out this research article posted in the Journal of Nutritional Science by several members of BUSPH’s Department of Community Health Sciences, including our very own, Jacey Greece! Click here to view a PDF of the article!
REGISTER NOW: PNQIN Spring Summit The Perinatal and Neonatal Quality Improvement Network is inviting our CHS/MCH students to attend the spring summit. Free, lots of networking and information about perinatal quality initiatives in MA. If you are interested please let Sarah Lawrence (sel6@bu.edu) or Dr. McCloskey know (loism@bu.edu). Date*: April 12, 2023 from 8am-4:30pm Location (in-person): Four Points […]
Health Disparities Round Table: Advancing Mental Health Equity–Public Health Solutions for Mental Health Friday, March 17, 2023 | 8:30 – 11:30 AM CDT The focus of this year’s event focuses on effective and sustainable policies, practices, and programs to achieve mental health equity among intersectional identities. Hear from speakers Dr. Gilbert Gonzales (Vanderbilt Center for Medicine, […]