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 […]
In this web forum, Dr. Mary Pittman, president and CEO of the Public Health Institute, and Pastor James D. Gailliard, a state representative in the North Carolina Assembly, reflect upon efforts to achieve equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and explore how faith-based organizations and state policy interventions work toward this goal in North Carolina. They […]
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, […]