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Maternal mental health can be thought of as the "first ACE" which then cascades into physical and mental illness in the child and family for generations, playing a role in the perinatal physical health outcomes of both moms and their babies. Join 2020 Mom and Dr. Jonathan Goldfinger in a discussion that focuses on how […]
The disparities in breastfeeding support across the United States result from inequitable access to health care, shaped by persisting structural racism. In Chicagoland’s South Side, Black families who choose to breastfeed face struggles finding and receiving services necessary to meet their breastfeeding goals. Join us for a webinar in our series on "Supporting Breastfeeding Intention […]
A panel will discuss: what factors affect maternal health outcomes, and access to high-quality maternal health care? What promising approaches are being implemented to improve outcomes and reduce mortality? How might these be scaled up? How can interventions apply a life course approach to improve maternal health outcomes? Focus will be on reproductive and sexual […]
Experienced co-facilitators lead these dialogue-based sessions. The workshop illuminates how racism, classism, and other types of oppression are root causes of health inequity and introduces strategies to address them. This workshop consists of three consecutive half-day sessions, followed by a fourth day two weeks later. Over The Four Days, Participants Will: Build a shared vocabulary […]
A panel will discuss: what factors affect maternal health outcomes, and access to high-quality maternal health care? What promising approaches are being implemented to improve outcomes and reduce mortality? How might these be scaled up? How can interventions apply a life course approach to improve maternal health outcomes? Focus will be on reproductive and sexual […]
Join our partner organization the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance for their second annual congressional briefing. Registration is open to all. Learn more and register here.
Experienced co-facilitators lead these dialogue-based sessions. The workshop illuminates how racism, classism, and other types of oppression are root causes of health inequity and introduces strategies to address them. This workshop consists of three consecutive half-day sessions, followed by a fourth day two weeks later. Over The Four Days, Participants Will: Build a shared vocabulary […]
Experienced co-facilitators lead these dialogue-based sessions. The workshop illuminates how racism, classism, and other types of oppression are root causes of health inequity and introduces strategies to address them. This workshop consists of three consecutive half-day sessions, followed by a fourth day two weeks later. Over The Four Days, Participants Will: Build a shared vocabulary […]
Routine vaccination is an essential preventive care service for adults as well as children. Unfortunately, many US adults do not receive all recommended vaccines and thus, remain unprotected against preventable diseases. This gap in coverage has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) for a discussion on current […]
Learn about the various Maternal Mental Health Disorders, the differences between them, risk factors and treatment options. The course is designed for providers, administrators and public health employees, though all are welcome. CEUs/CMEs are not available for this event.
Join "Story Time" for 30 minutes of fun reading and 30 minutes of parent education resources. Moms are also able to join! Meeting ID: 977 5587 4133 Password: 705531
The HANC-facilitated Youth Prevention Research Working Group invites you to a webinar on June 10 at 10am PT/1pm ET with Dr. Daniel Teixeira da Silva, MD discussing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among sexual and gender minority men and transgender women. Sexual and gender minority populations are vulnerable to poor COVID-19 outcomes and more likely to experience […]
Please join us Friday, June 11th at 2:00 pm (ET) as Dr. Sabra Klein shares important information about how women and men differ in their immune responses to vaccination.
This virtual workshop will examine the relationship between civic engagement, population health, and health equity in the United States. Speakers will discuss (1) the state of measurement and evidence for civic engagement in relation to health and health equity; (2) infrastructure and institutions that shape civic engagement; (3) the media and information ecosystem; and (4) the ethical […]
Domestic violence doesn’t happen only in heterosexual relationships, it happens to individuals of all sexual orientations and genders. In fact, within the LGBTQ community, intimate partner violence occurs at a rate equal to or even higher than that of the heterosexual community. In addition, LGBTQ individuals may experience other forms of domestic violence and additional […]
Please join us Thursday, June 17th at 10:00 am (ET) as Dr. Laura E. Riley, an obstetrician and maternal-fetal medicine specialist, answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and women’s health. We look forward to having you join us for the discussion. Please share this information widely with your networks. Laura E. Riley, M.D., Obstetrician and […]
Join the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Office on Women's Health for The COVID-19 Vaccine and Women's Health: Questions and Answers. Dr. Laura E. Riley, an obstetrician and maternal-fetal medicine specialist at the New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, will answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and women's health.
In addition to its physical toll, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on the emotional and psychological well-being of children and young adults across the country. The pandemic has exposed the need to address the rising rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide among young people. Care providers fear that the pandemic, and the […]
LGBTQ communities face health disparities linked to stigma, discrimination, and denial of their civil and human rights. LGBTQ individuals have higher rates of psychiatric disorders, substance use, violence, and suicide and may encounter lack of acceptance by their family members and the society which affects their mental health and personal safety. This webinar series will […]
The COVID-19 crisis has brought unprecedented challenges for young children, families, early educators, and early care and education (ECE) programs. Researchers across the country have completed more than 300 studies and counting to capture these challenges. Scholars at the Urban Institute, the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, the University of California, Los Angeles, […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law more than three decades ago, but we know more work must be done to ensure equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities around the world. In honor of the 31st anniversary of the ADA, please join the Urban Institute for a conversation with Judy Heumann about […]
Join us on Wednesday, June 23 from 1:00-2:00pm ET / 10:00-11:00am PT for a free webinar, COVID-19 Vaccination and Children - Answering Parents’ Questions. As vaccination authorization and guidelines continue to evolve for children and adolescents—and as families and officials look ahead to summer activities and the upcoming school year—it is imperative to use consistent, […]
In the United States, one in four adults has a disability and the pandemic has disproportionately impacted this community and made it more difficult to access care. Some people with disabilities were more likely to become infected with or have a severe illness from COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions or living situations. The pandemic also affected their psychological and […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear that America's safety, health, and economic prosperity is dependent on a resilient and robust public health system. Given that it is not a question of if, but when, the next pandemic will occur, the Bipartisan Policy Center's Future of Health Care Initiative will release a new report during a […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear that America's safety, health, and economic prosperity is dependent on a resilient and robust public health system. Given that it is not a question of if, but when, the next pandemic will occur, the Bipartisan Policy Center's Future of Health Care Initiative will release a new report during a […]
COVID has exposed and exacerbated behavioral health disparities experienced by minority and vulnerable populations, including pregnant and post-partum women, their children, and families. This webinar explores the intersection of COVID, health disparities, and integrated behavioral health care within a maternal child health context. Presenter Sharon Morello brings over 25 years of experience working with pregnant […]