Homelessness and Health Among Veterans, May 24

This is a live webinar scheduled for May 24, 2022 from 12 – 1:30 pm ET.

Veterans experience higher rates of both homelessness and suicide compared with their non-Veterans peers. In addition, Veterans experiencing adverse social determinants of health—such as homelessness—are at increased risk of suicide and other poor health outcomes. In this webinar, Dr. Ann Elizabeth Montgomery, Associate Professor at the UAB School of Public Health, will explore the concept of homelessness and housing instability generally and experiences among Veterans specifically. We will discuss how homelessness is defined and enumerated, pathways into homelessness, trajectories of homelessness, and multi-level interventions to prevent and end homelessness. We will also explore the intersection among homelessness (and other adverse social determinants of health), Veterans’ use of tailored services to address these needs, and their experience of particular health conditions and outcomes, including suicide ideation, attempt, and death.

By the end of this webinar you will be able to:

• Describe the experience of homelessness among Veterans.
• Identify interventions to prevent and end homelessness among Veterans.
• Describe the association between the use of tailored services to address adverse social determinants of health and Veterans’ risk of suicide mortality.

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Addressing LGBTQ Health Risk and Resilience in the Southeast, May 10

This is a live webinar scheduled for May 10, 2022 from 12 – 1:30 pm ET.

Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) face a disproportionate number of structural, programmatic, and individual-level barriers to address their health and wellbeing. LGBTQ communities also have developed incredible resilience and coping mechanisms in response to daily experiences with stigma and discrimination. In this webinar, Dr. Sarah MacCarthy, the first appointed holder of the Magic City LGBTQ Health Studies Endowed Professorship at the UAB School of Public Health, will discuss different terms and concepts related to LGBTQ health, with attention to the ways in which the rapidly changing landscape impacts research and practice. She will also help detail the growing size of LGBTQ communities across the country. Dr. MacCarthy will describe LGBTQ health inequities nationally and highlight the ways in which unique barriers and facilitators impact the Southeast.  Dr. MacCarthy will also identify resources that health departments can use to find evidence-based practices to serve this population.

By the end of this webinar you will be able to:

• • Define key terms that relate to LGBTQ communities
  • Describe the health inequities experienced across and within LGBTQ communities
  • Describe some of the root causes of health inequities impacting the LGBTQ community
  • Identify resources for evidence-based practices to better serve the public health needs of LGBTQ people

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Spring Course Evaluations: Closing Today!

Regular session course evaluations close Monday, May 2^nd.  Currently, only 5% of our traditional 500 level courses have met or exceeded the 66% response rate. 

CFDE University Course: Pandemic Reflections

Career Roundtable, April 21

A great one-on-one opportunity to ask your questions to some Emory Faculty and Healthcare Executives about their healthcare journey, tips on networking & job searching. Join this Career Roundtable on April 21 from 1-2 PM in the Lawrence P. and Anne Klamon room. Refreshments will be provided. Register on the Hub!

Appropriate Use of Race in Research at Emory, April 26

Attend an important and timely discussion on the “Appropriate use of race in research at Emory.”

Thought leader Otis Brawley, along with other established Emory investigators will address the following questions:

1. Is the use of race as a variable in clinical research practical or problematic? 
2. How is race utilized, reported, and interpreted in biomedical research at Emory? 
3. How can researchers responsibly investigate health disparities between racial groups to work towards meaningful change?

Date and Time: Tuesday 4/26 from 5:30-7 pm on Zoom

 Click to Register for Appropriate Use of Race in Research Event.

Research Spotlight: Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Multiple Risk Factors, April 26

SPER Symposium, May 10

IQVIA Virtual Information Session, April 12

Are you ready to help create a healthier world?
Attend this session to:
• Network with a Senior Recruiter and gain insight into career opportunities (full-time, part-time, and internships) at IQVIA.
• Hear about the different career paths with the company.
• Learn about their interviewing process and qualities they look for in candidates.

The session will take place on Tuesday, April 12th at 12 PM. Register on RSPH Career Connect.