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The Talk, Fight, Win Way to Change the World with Bill Novelli

Today’s business leaders are increasingly structuring social and environmental strategies into their business models to achieve success for shareholders, stakeholders, and broader society. In recognition of this trend, Bill Novelli wrote Good Business: The Talk, Fight, Win Way to Change the World, in which he advocates for what he views as necessary tools to have a […]

Addressing Food Insecurity Among Young Children During the Pandemic: Innovations from Vermont and Washington State

A safe, stable, and food-secure home and neighborhood environment is important for everyone’s well-being but is especially crucial for the healthy development of young children. There is significant data and evidence demonstrating that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted this stability for many young families, exacerbating existing social inequities as seen by a skyrocketing prevalence of […]

The Sisyphus Curse: The Relentless Work of Public Health: How to Survive and Thrive

This webinar will explore historically relevant, disruptive events and the people who endured them, revealing personal attributes and team dynamics. The instructor will suggest anger management and de-escalation tactics to consider, as colleagues and clients continue to experience high levels of frustration and stress. The webinar will identify risk factors for burn-out that occur in […]

Black Maternal Health Conference

Founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), the Black Maternal Health Conference  (BMHC) is the premiere assembly for Black women, clinicians, professionals, advocates, and other stakeholders working to improve maternal health using the birth justice, reproductive justice, and human rights frameworks. This year’s virtual conference will offer a national space for learning, […]

Addressing COVID Vaccination Rates in Underserved Communities – Data, Tools, and Supporting Information

COVID inoculation rates in U.S. minority communities are dismal, hovering around 8%. They are currently eight times higher in white communities. Studies show that causes include misinformation about vaccine effectiveness and safety, lack of trust in government institutions and drug companies, the digital divide, language barriers, inaccessibility of vaccination sites, deportation fears by undocumented immigrants, […]