Thanks to generous funding from HRSA, we’re able to partner with local and national organizations and co-host trainings and educational events. Click on the highlighted days below for the the latest events we’re co-sponsoring or hosting, and for other important information, including Program application deadlines.
Upcoming Events
February 16, 2026
Women's Health Research Journal Club x MCHSIG CollaborationFebruary 16, 20264:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Learning Lab Series: Using Digital Storytelling for Community Engagement and Health Promotion with Dr. Abby LohrFebruary 19, 202611:00 am - 1:00 pm
In this Bright Spots Mini-Lab Session, co-sponsored by the UMN Prevention Research Center, Dr. Abby Lohr will guide participants through the method of digital storytelling, and its potential for public health and beyond. We’ll learn how this creative method has proved useful in Dr. Lohr’s community-based chronic disease research. We will also explore best practices surrounding ethical implementation, how to strengthen community partnership, and how to get the most out of this technique.
Participants will be able to:
Describe the theoretical foundations of digital storytelling as a health promotion intervention.
Apply insights from case examples to conceptualize how digital storytelling can be used as a health promotion intervention.
Discuss ethical considerations and participatory approaches when using digital storytelling with diverse populations.
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