Our virtual summit from 1-4:30 pm EST will convene professionals from cross-sector organizations in the U.S. to advance knowledge on the policies and programs that can advance equity in maternal and infant health. Hear from thought leaders about addressing the root causes of health inequities with particular focus on dismantling racism, improving access to quality health care, promoting environmental […]
On Tuesday, November 16, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will host the Advancing Behavioral Health Equity: National CLAS Standards in Action webinar, highlighting real-world examples of behavioral health service providers using the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) and the […]
Join us for another insightful conversation with Barbie Izquierdo, Jimmieka Mills, and Diane Sullivan on how and why organizations should engage people with lived and living experiences with hunger and poverty. During this conversation the team will welcome a special guest, Alissa Beers of the Center for Health Care Strategies, to highlight practical tips for […]
On Wednesday, November 17 at 1:30 pm ET, join the Equity Research Action Coalition for the Twitter chat “Black Babies Awareness Month: Centering a National Black Child Agenda." Hear from Equity Research Action Coalition Founder Dr. Iheoma U. Iruka, National Black Child Development Institute CEO and President Dr. Leah Austin, and Ms. Cheri Reaves, Principal Consultant and Executive Director […]
Is Junk Food Addictive? Join us for an exclusive interview with Michael Moss, best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist, formerly with The New York Times. Mr. Moss is the author of Hooked and Salt Sugar Fat. The conversation will be led by Dr. Margo Wootan, a national leader in food policy and adjunct […]
Environmental health is a vast, highly interdisciplinary field within public health that focuses on the connections and interactions between people and their environment across several facets. The field extends beyond analysis of the natural environment and investigates where we live, what we eat and drink, how and where we work, and the relationships we have […]
This conference is being held in response to language from the Congressional House Committee on Appropriations, calling for “…a conference of leading extramural experts on health disparities…to discuss research opportunities and gaps, as well as evidence-based solutions and therapeutic interventions.” The conference will be held virtually. It is open to the public for viewing and […]
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.
With over one billion active users worldwide, Instagram continues to be one of the fastest-growing social media platforms on the market. Join us for a webinar to learn about the benefits of using Instagram, dispelling misinformation about the WIC program, and how your agency can use the platform to engage with current and prospective WIC […]
This first-ever Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) For Action panel will feature investigators from the Evidence for Action (E4A), Policies for Action (P4A) and Systems for Action (S4A) research programs discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health equity and health and social services. Investigators Julia Raifman (E4A), Jose Figueroa (P4A) and Em Chuang […]
