An unexpected experience

by Keara Rodela, BA I had the pleasure of attending the Third Annual Cultural Inclusion in Social Determinants of Health conference in San Antonio, Texas. The conference was held in the historic Menger hotel, the oldest operating hotel west of the Mississippi and next door to the Alamo. The city of San Antonio was beautiful…

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Undoing Racism

Last week, the Tulane MCHLT hosted an "Undoing Racism" workshop for students, staff, faculty, and MCH partners, in an effort to better understand and address a key determinant of health. By Liz Hasseld, BA It's been about a week since I attended a three-day workshop titled Undoing Racism, presented by the People’s Institute for Survival…

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Episode Screening- RACE 2/14

The MCHLT will be screening the third and final segment of the documentary RACE – the Power of an Illusion by California Newsreel, in the GCHB large conference room (2302). You’re welcome to (bring your lunch and) join us. WHEN: Friday, Feb 14 12-1 pm WHERE: Tidewater 2302 Tulane School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine Episode 3- The…

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Place Matters, New Orleans: Student Intern-Social Media

Position Summary: Place Matters New Orleans (PM-NOLA) is seeking an innovative, politically and social media savvy intern to set-up and manage the PM-NOLA web site, Face Book page, and Twitter Page.  PM-NOLA is a social justice initiative that is aimed at re-shaping policies that impact the health and disparate life-expectancy of New Orleans residents at…

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