How are hospitals and health systems working to better ensure that they are providing equitable treatment to every segment of their communities? That question has taken on new resonance as the U.S. emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, which hit many minority and low-income populations harder than others. A number of hospitals and health systems are […]
On June 29th, 2022 from 7:00-8:15 PM ET, we will discuss vaccine rate updates in Latino communities throughout various states that are still lagging behind in vaccine uptake, what factors have contributed to these rates, and what are some possible solutions, as well as any outstanding needs in these communities in relation to the COVID-19 […]
CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) Seminar Series showcases the latest research, guidelines, and successes. The Seminar Series is for partners, public health practitioners, and other professionals interested in nutrition, physical activity, and obesity. Our June seminar will discuss the importance of childhood healthy growth. The seminar will highlight effective approaches that […]
Welcome to the 2022 Black Maternal & Mental Health Summit! Hosted by The Shades of Blue Project and UT Health School of Public Health. We are looking forward to bringing you dynamic speakers and many networking opportunities. We look forward to engaging, learning, and building new relationships with all of your attendance. This years Summit […]
Join the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions (CoE-IHS) for the fourth webinar in the Perinatal Health Webinar series.
Join us for a Fireside chat with Diana Clarke, PhD of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), and Tiffany Moore Simas, MD of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), discussing the APA’s new Maternal Mental Health (MMH) initiatives to close treatment gaps in MMH.
During this session, registered dietitian and founder of the Food Dignity Movement, Clancy Harrison, will share strategies for sparking engaging conversations that seek to uncover hidden signs of food insecurity as well as barriers to access and care. Clancy is committed to empowering nutrition care providers to become change agents to help put an end […]
This webinar will explain the basics of maternal mental health conditions, including signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors, and steps to wellness. The webinar will also focus on the various stressors affecting pregnant postpartum people TODAY, including the pandemic and infant formula shortage.
In honor of National Breastfeeding month, we are recognizing and appreciating our WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and the vital role they play in educating WIC families and staff about breastfeeding. This webinar will discuss the importance of including the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor as part of the WIC team. We will discover where peer counselors are […]
Please join the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the National WIC Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics for a briefing on imported infant formula. There will be an opportunity for questions from attendees after the presentation.