The use of highly effective, low-maintenance methods of birth control—IUDs and the Implant—are on the rise in the US. Even so, awareness and use of these methods are low compared to other methods; in addition, uptake in the U.S. is significantly less than in many other countries with lower rates of teen and unplanned pregnancy. […]
Author: Sara Benning
Video: Resilience–Trauma & Early Childhood Development Discussion Guide for Child Welfare
In partnership with the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Child Development, CASCW created Core Story 5: Resilience. This video is a part of the Trauma and Early Childhood Development Discussion Guide for Child Welfare developed in partnership with the Center for Early Education and Development, which will be released in October 2015. Children are incredibly […]
Module: Cross-Cultural Discussion of Disability Policies for Child Welfare Professionals
Created by the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW), federal and national policies on school based-disability support for children with mild cognitive and behavioral disabilities, such as special education, are reviewed in this module. With a focus on Minnesota and Japan, the module examines how educators are implementing federal and national policies in their […]
Celebrating 60 Years of Maternal and Child Health (MCH)!
Please join University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) and MCH Program alumni, students and friends at two receptions where we’ll be celebrating six decades of the Center for Leadership Education in Maternal and Child Public Health: APHA Alumni & Friends Reception – Monday, November 2, 2015 | 6:30PM – 8:30PM Chicago, IL – […]
National Bullying Prevention Month Quick-Guide
This Quick-Guide, created by the Center for Leadership Education in Maternal and Child Public Health in collaboration with the State Adolescent Health Resource Center created this guide to help those who want to do more to participate in adolescent-related national health observances like National Bullying Prevention Month (October). The National Bullying Prevention Month Quick-Guide can help you distribute important messages about […]
5-Minute MCH: MCH Leadership Competencies
The MCH Navigator designed a program to improve students’ and professionals’ knowledge and skills of the 12 MCH Leadership Competencies. The 5-Minute MCH: Master the MCH Leadership Competencies in 5-Minutes per Week explores each competency through learning opportunities and implementation strategies, culminating in an interactive learning session with an expert from the field. http://mchnavigator.org/5min/competency-1-1.php
Infographic: Child Health Day
Child Health Day is celebrated on the first Monday of October. For more info on National Child Health Day, including a video message from Dr. Michael C. Lu (Associate Administrator for Maternal and Child Health) and interviews with families benefiting from Title V programs, the below infographic highlighting the national impact of Title V programs, a link to the […]
Chronic School Absenteeism in the Elementary Grades
During the 2013-2014 school year, there were 5,785 chronic absenteeism reports made to the Hennepin County Attorney’s office (HCAO) for students, ages 5-11 years old. Since 2010, Hennepin County’s response to chronic absenteeism across all grades has involved a multi-stage intervention model called be@school. The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) has put together […]
Promoting Children’s Mental Health
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “mental health?” The Children, Youth & Family Consortium (CYFC) created the short video Mental Health: Yours, Mine and Ours shows us how children’s mental health is a public health issue. Want more? See their publication on how social emotional learning is linked to children’s mental health, […]
Video: The Promise and Pitfalls of Electronic Health Data
The Promise and Pitfalls of Electronic Health Data features Julian Wolfson, assistant professor in biostatistics at the U of MN School of Public Health Most of our health information is now recorded and archived digitally, providing a valuable source of data for researchers seeking to explore the complex relationships between genetics, demographics, behavior, and disease. However, […]