Fall 2024 Events (Save the date!)
Sat., September 28, 2024
11 am - 3 pm CST (More details to come but feel free to join anytime during the day!)
Join the Maternal and Child Health Student Interest Group team at the 2024 NAMIWalks Minnesota!
NAMI, the country's largest grassroots mental health organization, is committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families impacted by mental illness. Through NAMIWalks, the organization aims to raise awareness about mental health, generate funds for NAMI's outstanding free programs, and foster a sense of community by assuring people they are not alone in their journey.
We invite you to join the MCHSIG team at the NAMI Walks Minnesota event as we come together to raise awareness and support mental health.
Event Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Location: Minnehaha Falls Regional Park, Minneapolis | Virtual
Event Time: 11 am - 3 pm CST (Feel free to join anytime during the day!)
11:00 am: Resource fair & Check-in Begins
12:30 pm: Program Begins
1:00 pm: Ribbon Cutting & Walk Begins!!!
3:00 pm: Event Ends
Join our team here: https://z.umn.edu/MCHSIGNAMI (You do not need to donate to participate!)
Getting there: Bus, bike, drive, or walk
Stay tuned for upcoming events!
Past Events
Fri., April 5, 2024
12-1 pm CT: Lunch & Program; 1-1:30 pm CT: Networking with Student Speakers
Room 303, Coffman Memorial Union
Global Maternal and Child Health (MCH): Spotlight on Students’ Work in the Dominican Republic, Uganda and the Philippines
What are students doing to help shape global health? Join us after the Health Disparities Round Table for lunch and a discussion with five MCH students to find out! Facilitated by MCH Program Chair Dr. Zobeida Bonilla, the student speakers will discuss the:
different programs and populations they engaged with
preparation needed to immerse themselves in a global community
nuts-and-bolts of undertaking global work (identifying a site, securing funding, making travel plans, meeting ApEx requirements, etc)
rewards, challenges and take-aways of their work
-RSVP by Monday, April 1, 2024
Sponsored by the the Center for Leadership Education in Maternal and Child Public Health, the MCH Student Interest Group (MCHSIG) and the Global Health Work Group.
Global MCH Panelists
Estefanía Henríquez Luthje, M.D. (she/her) (MPH 2024)
Estefanía is a second-year MCH MPH student minoring in Epidemiology and Global Health and a Fulbright Scholar from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Her background is in programs and research related to nutrition and the reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality through rural nurse education. She earned her medical degree from Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo in 2020. Estefanía recently completed her Applied Practice Experience (ApEx) with Batey Relief Alliance in Monte Plata, Dominican Republic, where she applied her MCH competencies to describe the nutritional situation of children under ten and women aged 18-49 living in bateyes—rural, vulnerable communities near sugarcane fields. Connect with Estefanía at henri458@umn.com or via LinkedIn.
Cassie Mohawk (she/her) (MPH 2024)
Cassie is a second-year Maternal and Child Health MPH student with a minor in Sexual Health. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth in Public Health, an accredited program by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), with minors in Early Childhood Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She has interests in breastfeeding, sexual health, women’s health, and health communication. Cassie, with Kailee and Estefanía, completed her Applied Practice Experience (ApEx) with Batey Relief Alliance in Monte Plata, Dominican Republic, where she applied her MCH competencies to describe the nutritional situation of children under ten and women aged 18-49 living in bateyes—rural, vulnerable communities near sugarcane fields. Connect with Cassie at mohaw008@umn.edu or via LinkedIn.
Mary Kate Leloux (she/her) (MPH 2024)
Mary Kate is a second-year Maternal and Child Health student with minors in Health Equity and Epidemiology. Mary Kate’s background is primarily in rural and global health focused on the social determinants of health. Her undergraduate degree in biology and sociology led her to an opportunity to study abroad in Uganda–an experience that changed the course of her career from a clinical focus to pursuing a degree in public health. Mary Kate recently completed her Applied Practice Experience with The Mango Project, a locally-owned nutrition education and distribution center in Northern Uganda. Mary Kate applied her coursework and MCH competencies to re-stabilize the organization within the local community after the longest pandemic lockdown of any country in the world. Mary Kate will share about the importance of adaptability, cultural humility, and working with ambiguity. Connect with Mary Kate at lelou003@umn.edu or via LinkedIn.
Kailee Elizabeth Schaberg (she/they) (MPH 2024)
Kailee is a second-year Maternal and Child Health MPH student with minors in Health Equity, Sexual Health, & Epidemiology. She graduated with her B.S. in Public Health from Northern Arizona University. Kailee completed her global fieldwork experience alongside Estefanía and Cassie with Batey Relief Alliance in Monte Plata, Dominican Republic, where she applied her MCH competencies to describe the nutritional situation of children under ten and women aged 18-49 living in bateyes—rural, vulnerable communities near sugarcane fields. Kailee’s public health aspiration is to collaboratively dismantle policies and practices that restrict bodily autonomy, safety, and integrity. Connect with her via LinkedIn.
Sophia Weelborg (she/her) (MPH 2024)
Sophia is a second-year Maternal and Child Health MPH student with interests in global health and the perinatal period. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a major in Biology, Society, & Environment, and minors in Public Health, Sociology, Population Studies, and Psychology. Sophia completed her Applied Practice Experience on the island of Tingloy in the Philippines through the Child Family Health International Program, where she observed healthcare provision in a very rural setting. Additionally, she applied MCH competencies to complete a case study of teenage pregnancy in Tingloy due to high prevalence in this area. Connect with Sophia at weelb004@umn.edu or via LinkedIn.
02/16; 03/15; 04/19
9 AM
MCHSIG's Reproductive Justice Book Club Sessions
Session 1 - Reproductive Justice: An Overview, Your Interests & Wearing a Repro Justice Lens (02/16) -this event has passed.
Session 2 - Reproductive Justice in Action: A Panel of Interdisciplinary Researchers (03/15) -this event has passed.
Session 3 - Reproductive Justice in Practice -this event has passed.
Learn more about the RJBC series and register for upcoming events by clicking here.
Thu. January 25, 2024
5:30 - 8:00 PM CDT
Beyond Walls
The Division of Epidemiology & Community Health and the Maternal and Child Health Student Interest Group (MCHIG) would like to invite you all to our first event of the semester “Beyond Walls”, an organizing initiative featuring documentary films that define and amplify what prison industrial complex abolition means. Before the screening, we will have a presentation about mass incarceration and public health, created and presented by current SPH students.
The event is free and open to the public so feel free to share with your friends!
Join us on January 25th at 5:30 pm in Coffman Theater.
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Wed. December 13, 2023
12:00 - 2:00 PM CDT
MCHIG’s Holiday DIY Extravaganza!
Join us in crafting your own festive holiday pillow!
Join the Maternal and Child Health Interest Group (MCHIG) at the Health Sciences Library Makerspace for a festive crafting experience to create your very own holiday pillow! We'll provide snacks and all the necessary materials! You're welcome to drop in at any time that suits your schedule, so come for as much as you can. Let's add some cozy holiday cheer to your season! Register here.
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Mon. November 27, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 PM CDT
MCHIG’s First General Meeting - Highlighting Postpartum Mental Health
Come join the Maternal and Child Health Interest Group (MCHIG) for a virtual topic night on postpartum mental health. The conversation will be focused on new initiatives announced on the Department of Health and Human Services’ Maternal Health Day of Action, specifically those related to mental health. Register here with more details to follow!
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Fri. October 13, 2023
11:00 AM
MCHIG's Post-Seminar Chats
Join us for a casual post-seminar coffee and treats get-together at WBOB following the EpiCH Seminar.
MCHIG will be having an informal gathering with coffee and treats after the EpiCH Seminar on Fri. 10/13 at WBOB! This is just a casual thing so that we can chat and get to know each other ☕️.
Click here for details about the EpiCH seminars.
Hope to see you there!
🗓️ Friday, Oct. 13, 2023
⏰ 10:00 - 11:00 am (EpiCH seminar) & 11:00 am (MCHIG Chat)
📍West Bank Office Building (WBOB) 364
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Thu. September 28, 2023
10:00 am – 11:00 am CT
Giving Voices to Mothers: HEWG Journal Club Meeting
Co-Sponsored by the MCHIG.
The Health Equity Work Group (HEWG) Journal Club is an interactive forum for faculty, staff, students, and advanced trainees interested in current health equity research. The group meets regularly to discuss and critically evaluate, appraise, and become familiar with best current practices and applications as they relate to health equity, including best practices in Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The first meeting of the academic year will focus on the 2018 study, Giving Voices to Mothers, with guest host Monique Katsuki, MCH Student!
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Sat., September 23, 2023
11 am - 3 pm CST (More details to come but feel free to join anytime during the day!)
Join the Maternal and Child Health Interest Group team at the 2023 NAMIWalks Minnesota!
NAMI, the country's largest grassroots mental health organization, is committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families impacted by mental illness. Through NAMIWalks, the organization aims to raise awareness about mental health, generate funds for NAMI's outstanding free programs, and foster a sense of community by assuring people they are not alone in their journey.
We invite you to join the MCHIG team at the NAMI Walks Minnesota event as we come together to raise awareness and support mental health.
Event Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
Location: Minnehaha Falls Regional Park, Minneapolis | Virtual
Please join us at the check-in building; we'll be sending registered attendees information shortly on how to join a chat for easy communication during the event! Plus, don't forget to dress in maroon & gold attire!
Event Time: 11 am - 3 pm CST (Feel free to join anytime during the day!)
11:00 am: Live Music & Check-in Begins
12:30 pm: Program Begins
1:00 pm: Ribbon Cutting & Walk Begins!!!
3:00 pm: Event Ends
Register here: https://z.umn.edu/MCHNAMIWALKS (You do not need to donate to participate!)
Getting there: Bus, bike, drive, or walk
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Thu. April 6, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT
Save The Date: MCH Alumni Panel
The student groups from the UMN's (MCHIG), UIC's, and SLU's HRSA-funded Centers of Excellence in MCH are excited to host a panel of alumni representing Regions V and VII! Join us for our discussion on the depth of career options in the field of maternal and child public health and navigating the professional landscape after graduation. Joining us will be UMN alum Asha Hassan, UIC Alum Sara Navin, and SLU Alum Kayley Delashmit to discuss their own career experiences and to participate in a Q&A session with students and soon-to-be graduates.
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02/21/23; 03/21/23; 04/18/23
6:00 pm – 7:15 pm CT
Reproductive Justice Book Club (RJBC) Series
Learn more about the RJBC series by clicking here.
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Tue. February 28, 2023
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CT
Journal Club Meeting with the Health Equity Group
Co-Sponsored by the MCHIG.
The Maternal and Child Health Interest Group is co-sponsoring a Health Equity Work Group (HEWG) Journal Club Meeting discussion about Environmental Justice related to the article Racial Disparities in Climate Change-Related Health Effects in the United States.
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Thu. February 23, 2023
1:30 pm - 5:45 pm CT
Join the MCHIG at the UMN Women's Health Research Conference.
Co-Sponsored by the MCHIG.
Join MCHIG executive board members Kailee and Estefanía as in-person attendees at the 17th Annual University of Minnesota Women's Health Research Conference. This exciting event will be held on February 23rd, 2023 at the McNamara Alumni Center and on Zoom. Connect with fellow MCHers and engage in thought-provoking discussions on "navigating and innovating solutions for women's health services, policies, and access issues". The conference cost is $5, and scholarships and discounts are available for students (register here for the conference). We can't wait to meet you and make valuable connections at MCHIG's networking table!
Important: Please fill out this form to let us know you will join us. Kailee and Estefanía look forward to connecting with you at the conference!
Interested in volunteering at the upcoming conference?? Click here.
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