Upcoming Events

March 17, 2023: UMN Health Disparities Round Table

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, Health and Society), Jeremy Hanson Willis (Rainbow Health), Antony Stately (Native American Community Clinic), and Sue Abderholden (NAMI MN). Co-hosted by the UMN COE.

Register

2023 Seeking Women’s Health Justice Webinar: March 8

The Center is co-sponsoring this free Women’s Health Justice Webinar with Massachusetts Peace Action (MAPA). Join us on March 8th, 2023 from 7-8 PM EST to hear experts discuss Reproductive Health, Incarcerated Women’s Health, and Maternal Health. Register Here

Webinar Oct. 21 – Birth Defects: Equity and Registries

Register for St. Louis University’s Center of Excellence webinar happening October 21, 2021!

MCH Fellowship and DSLP Applications Due Oct. 22

The MCH Fair held on October 4 to October 8 highlighted all MCH Research Fellowships and Practice Fellowships that will be offered for the 2021-2022 academic year. Find out about the fellowship opportunities here.

In addition to applying for the research and practice fellowships, students can also apply for the Diversity Scholars Leadership Program (DSLP), which supports students from underrepresented minority and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Applications for the MCH Research Fellowships, Practice Fellowships, and DSLP are due on Friday, October 22, 2021.

MCH Fair: Oct 4 – Oct 8

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 underrepresented minority and LGBTQIA+ communities. Applications for the research and practice fellowships and DSLP are due on Friday, October 22, 2021.

Dates: Monday, October 4 - Friday, October 8 

Agenda:

• Each 30 minute slot will feature: 1) research fellowship, 2) practice fellowship, or 3) Diversity Leadership Scholarship Program (DSLP). Depending on the session, students will hear from the faculty, community partner, or current scholars about the different opportunities and ask questions.
• Detailed breakdown of the agenda for each day and time slot can be found here.

Times:

Monday, October 4 - Thursday, October 7

• 1:00 - 1:30 PM
• 1:30 - 2:00 PM
• 5:00 - 5:30 PM
• 5:30 - 6:00 PM

Friday, October 8

• 1:00 - 1:30 PM
• 1:30 - 2:00 PM
• 2:00 - 2:30 PM

Location:

• Zoom
• Find the agenda for each day and time here.

Midwifery Round 2 Webinar Recording

Webinar | Midwifery: An Evidence-Based Solution for Disrespect, Racism, and Other Challenges in Maternity Care

In April, we hosted part 1 of our webinar discussing midwifery as an evidence-based solution and protective model to address the important challenges in women’s health care. 

Participants raised important comments and questions, many asking “now what?”. What policies have worked to promote midwifery in communities and hospitals, and what is left for us to do? We are inspired to provide a forum for the “now what?” conversation. 

Watch the part 2 conversation here (and catch part 1 here) .

Featured speakers include:

• Ebony Marcelle, CNM, MS, FACNM,  Director of Midwifery at Community of Hope
• Holly Powell Kennedy, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, midwifery researcher and Varney Professor of Midwifery at Yale School of Nursing
• Eugene R. Declercq, PhD, MBA, Professor of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health

Round 2: Midwifery Webinar

Join us virtually on Thursday, June 24th from 12-1pm EST for a webinar hosted by Centers of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health at Boston University School of Public Health and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

In April, we hosted part 1 of our webinar discussing midwifery as an evidence-based solution and protective model to address the important challenges in women’s health care. 

Participants raised important comments and questions, many asking “now what?”. What policies have worked to promote midwifery in communities and hospitals, and what is left for us to do? We are inspired to provide a forum for the “now what?” conversation. Please join us for Part 2.

Here is the recording for Part 1. If you were not able to attend, we urge you to listen before the second webinar.

Featuring three renowned speakers:

• Ebony Marcelle, CNM, MS, FACNM,  Director of Midwifery at Community of Hope
• Holly Powell Kennedy, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, midwifery researcher and Varney Professor of Midwifery at Yale School of Nursing
• Eugene R. Declercq, PhD, MBA, Professor of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health

This webinar will be of special interest to midwives, public health or policy students, state Title V or other MCH practitioners, and those interested in equitable health care and maternal mortality.

Midwifery Webinar Recording

Midwifery: An Evidence-Based Solution for Disrespect, Racism, and Other Challenges in Maternity Care

In light of high rates of maternal mortality, disrespect and racism in the United States, BU MCH CoE and Harvard Chan School of Public Health offer a joint webinar to discuss midwifery as an evidence-based solution and protective model to address the important challenges in women’s health care.

Featuring three renowned speakers:
Ebony Marcelle, CNM, MS, FACNM, Director of Midwifery at Community of Hope
Holly Powell Kennedy, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, midwifery researcher and Varney Professor of Midwifery at Yale School of Nursing
Eugene R. Declercq, PhD, MBA, Professor of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health