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Webinar: Diabetes Phenotypes: Where Are We and Where Do We Go From Here?

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Univ. Prof. Dr. DDr h.c. Michael Roden, M.A. E. – CEO of the DDZ (German Diabetes Center) in Düsseldorf

This one hour webinar will take place on September 6 at 10am, 4pm, and 7:30pm. You can register and attend with this link.

The current classification of diabetes, based on hyperglycaemia, islet-directed antibodies and some insufficiently defined clinical features, does not reflect differences in aetiological mechanisms and in the clinical course of people with diabetes. Dr. Roden will discuss evidence from recent studies addressing the complexity of
diabetes by proposing novel subgroups (subtypes) of diabetes. Several methodological and practical
issues need further study: the statistical approach used to define subgroups and derive recommendations for diabetes care; the stability of subgroups over time; the optimal dataset (e.g. phenotypic vs genotypic) for reclassification; the transethnic generalisability of findings; and the applicability in clinical routine care.

Dr. Michael Roden is Chair/Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Heinrich-Heine University, Director of the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology, University Hospital Düsseldorf, and Chief Scientific Officer of the German Diabetes Center (DDZ). His translational research addresses insulin resistance and energy metabolism, specifically using noninvasive technologies, as well as diabetes and its comorbidities, e. g. fatty liver disease. Currently, he is interested in diabetes endotyping and precision diabetology. He has published 600+peer-reviewed papers and received several awards (e. g. Oskar-Minkowski Prize by EASD, G. B. Morgagni Gold Medal, Paul-Langer- hans Medal by DDG). Prof. Roden was President of the Central European Diabetes Association, the Austrian Diabetes Association and Chairman of the European Federation f.t. Study of
Diabetes (EFSD). From 2016-2021, he was a member of the German Council of Science and Humanities, appointed by the President of Germany, and served as head of its Committee Medicine. Recently, he has been elected as a member of the Academia Europea and the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.

Family Socialization Around Race/Ethnicity and Racism: Advancing Understanding of Racial/Ethnic Inequalities in the U.S.

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Thirtieth National Symposium on Family Issues 

October 24-25, 2022, Penn State 

Despite its significance for individuals, families and the larger society, research on family socialization on issues of race/ethnicity and racism remains limited. Thus, the goal of Penn State’s 30th Annual Symposium on Family Issues is to draw scholars’ attention to the study of family socialization around racial/ethnic inequalities and racism in the U.S., including with a focus on family-focused programs, practices and policies that may help to address this national challenge and its widespread and deleterious implications. Toward stimulating novel interdisciplinary and translational research on families, the 2022 Family Symposium will examine race and racism in the U.S., racial/ethnic socialization in families of color, and antiracist socialization in white families. 

Registration is required for attending and streaming the Symposium. A recording of the Symposium will be accessible to registrants. A decision on a hybrid or all-virtual Symposium will be made in early September. 

Please click here for more information about these sessions. 

EnRICH Seminar: The Impact of Community Doulas on Reducing Health Disparities in Maternal and Child Health Populations

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
1:30pm to 2:30pm ET

PROBLEM STATEMENT
Large and persistent racial inequities in maternal health outcomes require an inclusive system of care to increase access to patient- and community-centered services and to reduce disparities for pregnant, birthing, and postpartum people, especially those at risk for bias and discrimination. One element of such a system is the community doula, a culturally congruent health worker who provides emotional support, peer education, resource navigation, and labor support. Best practices for integrating community doulas into maternal and child health (MCH) services is still evolving and requires resources and ongoing research to help identify/address gaps to improve the health and well-being of the MCH community.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this webinar, attendees will:
• Learn about the role of the community doula and existing models;
• Understand the current state of research and the impact of community doulas on MCH; and
• Become familiar with the research agenda on promoting effective integration of community doulas into MCH services in order to reduce inequities.

PRESENTERS
Julie Mottl-Santiago, DrPH, CNM, is an Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine and Certified Nurse Midwife practicing at Boston Medical Center (BMC), New England’s largest safety net hospital. She is currently the Principal Investigator for two doula related research projects:
• Best Beginnings for Babies study examining outcomes of the BMC Birth Sisters doula program; and
• The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission’s Birth Equity and Support through the Inclusion of Doula Expertise (BESIDE) Investment Program.

Ebere Oparaeke, MPH, is an experienced doula and Program Coordinator for the BMC Birth Sisters Program. She is passionate about reproductive and social justice and believes that all people should be informed, supported, and validated in their birth and reproductive journeys.
 
To register for this webinar, please click here.
 

NexT generation traininG in HIV Research: Immunity in the First 1000 days in mother-infant dyadS” (TIGRIS)

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D71 planning meeting: 2-4th September 2022

We would like to welcome you to the first of two planning meetings for the D71 grant:
NexT generatIon traininG in HIV Research: Immunity in the First 1000 days in mother-infant dyadS” (TIGRIS).

The purpose of the D71 planning grant is to develop a training programme and post-graduate diploma in reproductive immunology in the context of HIV, ready for a D43 application in August 2023. We are to have two meetings, this one in 2022 and the next one in early 2023 with a focus on African partnerships.

The specific objectives of this meeting are as follows:

  1. Understand gaps in knowledge within the respective themes

  2. The challenges of performing reproductive, neonatal and paediatric clinical research

  3. Identify a next generation HIV research agenda

  4. Identify topics for training and learning objectives

  5. Develop a framework core curriculum for a Post Graduate Diploma

Use this link to register and participate in the themed sessions:page2image31809408

Friday 2nd September: Saturday 3rd September: Sunday 4th September:

Themes 1 & 2 – 3:00-7:00pm SAST
Themes 3 & 4 – 3:00-7:30pm SAST
Themes 5 & 6 – 11:00am – 1:00pm SAST and 3:00-6:30pm SAST

Epi Buddy Social

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This event will be in-person on Thursday, August 25th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm in the Rollins Courtyard.  At the event, there will be a short activity to facilitate networking with your peers, some light refreshments, and the chance to win some awesome RSPH gear. The event will serve as the official start to the epi buddy program, and you are highly encouraged to come with fellow members of your epi buddy group; however, all MPH and MSPH EPI/GLEPI students are welcome. 

Participants will be limited to 100 people with RSVPs being required on a first-come-first-served basis. To RSVP and check in at the event, please follow these steps: 

  1. Go to the event posting on the hub (link directly to the event page)
  2. Click the “sign in” button on the top right corner and sign in with your Emory credentials
  3. RSVP to the event
  4. Download the “Corq” app (link to additional information)      
  5. On the app, complete the following steps: 
    1. Select Emory University as the campus.
    2.  Sign-in with Emory NETID and Password
    3. Hit the back button in the top left-hand corner to access your dashboard.
    4. The “EventPass” will have your individual QR Code. This event pass will be used for all check-ins at student organization events. 

This process will not only ensure that we can have future in-person events (assuming the university COVID status remains the same), but also will facilitate contact tracing if it needs to occur. 

Epidemiology Popsicle Party

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Please join us in the RSPH Courtyard on August 23 (after R & P Day) to welcome the new first year students.

Digital Dialogue on Engaging Parents Around Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines and Building Vaccine Confidence

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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 6 months and older. Parents have lots of questions and child and family serving programs and staff have a unique opportunity to share information and engage parents around this new opportunity to save lives, prevent hospitalizations, and keep children safe. Come hear more about the why and how of vaccinating children against COVID-19 and learn about new tools and resources that will help you engage parents in this important conversation. Hosted by the CDC. 
 
This event will take place virtually on August 18 from 2-2:45pm. To register, please click here.
 

Making the Call for MCH: Exploring the Maternal Mental Health Hotline and the 988 Crisis Lifeline

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Join the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs for this national webinar exploring the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, the 988 Suicide Prevention Crisis Lifeline, and opportunities for public health agencies to partner to promote their success and support MCH populations’ mental health and wellbeing.

Panelists include:

  • Dr. John Draper, Executive Vice President, National Networks, Vibrant Emotional Health & Executive Director, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  • Dawn Levinson, Behavioral Health Lead, Division of Healthy Start and Perinatal Services, Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
  • Richard McKeon, Chief, Suicide Prevention Branch, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

This event will take place virtually on August 27 from 3-4pm. To register, please click here.

 

Stop the Bleed Free Online Training

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The Georgia Trauma System is hosting a 2022 Back to School STOP THE BLEED® Training Blitz. The STOP THE BLEED® course is designed for those with little or no medical training who may be called upon to provide initial trauma care and bleeding control before the arrival of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This 1-hour program is FREE and instructed by highly trained and experienced STOP THE BLEED® educators. Since 2017, over 100,000 Georgians have been trained to Stop the Bleed, and Georgia Trauma Commission Bleeding Control Kits have been distributed to public schools across the state.

These live virtual sessions are designed with K-12 and higher education partners in mind. School system partners, homeschooling parents, college students, and community members are also invited to attend. High school students are also welcomed to participate along with their Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) educators. 

Session Dates: 

July 25th – August 17th, Mondays & Wednesdays only

Choose from ONE of THREE 1-hr sessions each day:

10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm

Registration is now open at: www.stopthebleedgeorgia.org.

Prospective instructors (i.e., Athletic Trainers, Health Science Instructors, School Nurses, School Resource Officers, etc.) interested in teaching STOP THE BLEED® courses are invited to attend a brief (additional 45 minutes hour) instructor orientation provided after each 10:00 am session.

Hands-on practice and skills training is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and necessary to obtain a “full” STOP THE BLEED® certification; there is NO REQUIREMENT for scheduling in-person checkoffs for those participating in the Virtual Blitz. Participants are encouraged to work with local STOP THE BLEED® instructors to plan follow-up hands-on training sessions. Contact information for volunteer instructors and regional STOP THE BLEED® Champions can be found at www.stopthebleedgeorgia.org. These webinars are not intended to replace any planned in-person STOP THE BLEED® courses. You can also request in-person training sessions here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STBcourserequestform.

Fall 2022 Public Health Career Fairs, Virtual and In-Person

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The Office of Career Development at Rollins School of Public Health hosts two annual career fairs, where public health and healthcare organizations converge to network with bright and promising Rollins students and alumni. The fair provides an exciting atmosphere to learn of opportunities, hiring practices, desired skill sets, and future needs.

This fall, the Rollins School of Public Health is hosting a hybrid career fair, with both virtual and in person options! You can register for what suits the needs of your organization! The virtual career fair is hosted on the new platform RSPH Career Connection, powered by12Twenty! Here you can post part/full time job announcements, REAL opportunities, fellowships, internships, and request events for our Rollins Alumni and current students! To prepare for this career fair or to post an opportunity use this link to RSPH Career Connection, to sign up for an account. 

RSPH Fall 2022 Public Health VIRTUAL Career Fair

Thursday, September 15th, 10 AM – 2 PM EST 

RSPH Fall 2022 Public Health IN PERSON Career Fair

Friday, September 16th, 10 AM – 2 PM EST

NO COST TO REGISTER!

 

For a demo on how to register for the Virtual Career Fair, on RSPH Career Connection, powered by 12Twenty, please click here.

For real time assistance with the registration process, attend one of the following zoom sessions:

·       Thursday, July 28; 1pm – 1:30pm EST; Zoom link

·       Thursday, August 11; 1pm – 1:30pm EST; Zoom link

·       Wednesday, August 24; 1pm – 1:30pm EST; Zoom link

·       Wednesday, September 7; 1pm – 1:30pm EST; Zoom link

 

The Rollins School of Public Health ranks as the top 4th accredited masters of public health (MPH) programs in the nation, and its students learn to identify, analyze, and intervene in today’s most pressing public health issues.

 

Don’t have a RSPH Career Connection employer user account? Please see instructions to create one Here.

 

To view participating organizations from previous fairs, click here.

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