Health equity is when everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. It is directly tied to factors outside of what we might consider the “traditional” domain of health, such as access to health care or public health programming. It is also determined by the fair distribution of resources as well as social […]
Whether in-person or virtually, going back to school can be stressful for students, parents, and teachers—especially while navigating a pandemic. Live on Instagram, Krystal Lewis, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist at NIMH, will discuss causes or triggers of stress and share coping techniques to help reduce anxiety and improve the transition back to school. Dr. Lewis […]
On December 14, 2020, the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered under U.S. FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in the United States. Since then, 47% of the eligible U.S. population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and 55.2% have received at least one dose of a vaccine. Unfortunately, vaccine confidence and other roadblocks have continued to slow down vaccination efforts […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we deliver healthcare services indefinitely in the United States. As one example, telehealth rates have risen by as much as 1400% in healthcare settings. While breastfeeding and lactation support has predominantly taken place in-person, research shows that telelactation offers opportunities to increase access and convenience to breastfeeding support for […]
Brought to you by the American Public Health Association and the National Academy of Medicine, this webinar series is exploring the state of the science surrounding the current outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States and globally, with a focus on the emerging evidence on how to best mitigate its impact. Hear from trusted experts […]
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.
Designing meetings so they are focused, effective, and engaging is a key leadership skill. Whether you lead a community coalition, an accreditation or QI team, workgroup or committee meetings, stakeholder planning sessions, or other types of meetings, this virtual workshop will provide you with strategies and techniques to help you keep your meetings on point, […]
Where one lives can have enormous and often underappreciated effects on the well-being of individuals and communities. Many major cities in the U.S. are grappling with the availability of affordable housing, a challenge exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and an ongoing eviction crisis. Several hospitals have been investing in housing programs and partnerships, while also […]
Goals of this webinar series: To increase knowledge of social justice issues as public health issues among public health practitioners To define antiracism and health equity, and provide guidance on how to make one’s work antiracist. To provide a framework to move from awareness that racism is a public health issue to action to address […]
The goal is to raise awareness among parents and caregivers (including grandparents) about the importance of the early childhood years and to help their little ones get the best start to life.
