Tulane program successful at maternal and child health training

Tulane’s efforts to train future public health leaders on how to provide support for moms, babies and families are successful, according to a recent Tulane University study published in Maternal and Child Health Journal. The study focused on the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Scholar Program, led by the Tulane Center of Excellence in maternal…

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Diversity in MCH Training Peer Learning Collaborative

Earlier this year, HRSA MCHB’s Division of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Workforce Development released an overview and case studies from the 2016-2017 Diversity and Health Equity Peer Learning Collaborative (DHEC). These documents, which can be found on the Division’s website, provide a description of the project’s goals, the major activities of each team that…

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The Carbon Footprints of U.S Diets

"The Carbon Footprints of U.S Diets: New Research Linking Environmental Impacts to Food Choices and Diet Quality" Tulane Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health, Tulane Prevention and Research Center and the American Public Health Association will be hosting a webinar on May 16th, 2018 12pm - 1:30pm CST. Lead by: Diego Rose, PhD,…

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FREE Gift Community Breastfeeding Training

When: Thursday, May 17 2018 8:00 am - 4:00pm Where: East Jefferson General Hospital 4200 Houma Blvd Metairie, LA WHAT: Learn the theory behind evidence-based maternity care practices as well as tips and tricks for how to effectively prepare mothers prenatally to receive these practices at the hospital. Provides an opportunity for networking among various…

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