MRT-TI Info Session
In this info session, participants will learn about the Mary Rose Tully Training Initiative through the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute (CGBI). This program is a Pathway 2 Lactation Consultant training... Read more »
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Maternal and Child Health Events
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Diversifying the Gillings Research Workforce: NIH Diversity Supplement Workshop
This workshop qualifies for 1 hour of credit toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. The goal of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Diversity Supplement program is to enhance the diversity of the research workforce by recruiting and supporting students, postdoctorates and eligible investigators from underrepresented backgrounds, including... Read more »
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Entrepreneurship Panel: A Virtual Discussion with Entrepreneurs of Color at the Gillings School
What are the structural and systemic barriers experienced by entrepreneurs of color? Join a panel of Gillings School alumni and faculty entrepreneurs on April 1 to learn more about their experience starting public health consultancies, empowering girls, building resilience in rural communities and more! Registration required. Featuring: Jean G. Orelien, DrPH, BIOS ’07, founder of... Read more »
National Public Health Week: Building Bridges to Better Health
During the first full week of April each year, APHA brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions... Read more »
MCH Critical Conversations: Substance Use and Recovery for People Genderized as Women
Let’s have a conversation about what addiction looks like in people socialized as women. What typically co-occurs with substance use? When does substance use become disordered, and what does recovery... Read more »
AMMI: Analytics and Machine-Learning in Maternal-Health Intervention
Join Carolina Health Informatics Program’s (CHIP) virtual Analytics and Machine-Learning in Maternal-Health Intervention (AMMI) conference on April 15-16, 2021. The AMMI conference will provide a unique and much-needed platform for... Read more »
MTAP Presents: Maternal Telehealth Forum
With an introduction by Dr. Joia Crear-Perry of the National Birth Equity Collaborative, this event will feature two engaging panel discussions about maternal telehealth: Maternal Telehealth Today and Tomorrow Latching... Read more »
ENRICH Recruitment Webinar
Announcing a unique opportunity for North and South Carolina birthing facilities to receive free technical assistance, coaching and resources to achieve recognition via the prestigious Baby-Friendly designation or a similar state health department recognition program. This opportunity is funded by The Duke Endowment and all resources and services are FREE to the participating hospitals. Through the ENRICH Carolinas project, the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute... Read more »
Addressing the “C” in ACEs: Combatting the Nation’s Silent Crisis
This half-day APHA roundtable webinar on Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs will convene experts, including the Gillings School's Dr. Dana Rice, to share knowledge and best practices on preventing and responding to ACEs through a resilient and equitable framework. The webinar also will highlight the urgent need for capacity-building to combat adverse childhood experiences and... Read more »
Dissertation Defense: Mallory Turner
Maternal and child health doctoral student Mallory Turner will defend the dissertation titled "Association between North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten and School Exclusionary Discipline." Contact Julie Theriault for Zoom access information.
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Maternal and Child Health Center Open House
Come learn about the centers in the Department of Maternal and Child Health and all that they are doing to help parents, children and families. View the Open House online. Contact Myka Elliott for Zoom password or questions. • Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute • Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program • Maternal Health Learning Innovation... Read more »
Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center September Leadership Series: Miriam Zoila Pérez
Join the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center (MHLIC) for the September Leadership Series. These virtual conversations will feature practical tips and inspiration from public health leaders about the leadership... Read more »
Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center September Leadership Series: Regina Benjamin
Join the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center (MHLIC) for the September Leadership Series. These virtual conversations will feature practical tips and inspiration from public health leaders about the leadership... Read more »
Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center September Leadership Series: Abigail Echo-Hawk
Join the Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center (MHLIC) for the September Leadership Series. These virtual conversations will feature practical tips and inspiration from public health leaders about the leadership... Read more »
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Leading for Equity in Maternal and Child Health
This event qualifies for 1.25 hours of credit toward the Gillings School's annual inclusive excellence training requirement for faculty and staff. Save the date! The UNC Center of Excellence in... Read more »