Tulane to lead new CDC Center for Public Health
Emergency Preparedness across South Central US | |
The Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University joins Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Columbia and six other leading universities as the site of one of a series of new regional centers the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is establishing around the country to help regions better prepare for future pandemics and other public health emergencies.
The Region 6 Center for Health Security and Response Readiness will address critical gaps in crisis preparedness in public health systems across Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and 68 federally recognized tribal nations. Funded by a $4 million, five-year CDC grant, it is one of 10 regional centers to be established nationwide with the goal of advancing and implementing new evidence-based strategies and interventions.
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Dr. Kerstin Reinschmidt presents poster at 2024 APHA Conference | |
Kerstin M. Reinschmidt, PhD, MPH | |
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Dr. Kerstin Reinschmidt, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Promotion Sciences in the Hudson College of Public Health at The University of Oklahoma
Health Sciences Center, showcased a decade-long analysis of field placements for public health students at the 2024 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her poster, titled Field Placements of Public Health Students in Oklahoma to Complete Academic Program Requirements: A 10-Year Review and Implications for Future Placement, examined data from Oklahoma-based placements arranged through Public Health Training Centers, which provide compensated, HRSA-aligned opportunities balancing the needs of students and partner organizations.
Through descriptive statistics, Dr. Reinschmidt's analysis revealed that 51 students completed placements over the past ten years, primarily in health promotion sciences (33%) and epidemiology (26%) disciplines. Most placements were within health sciences centers (39%), American Indian organizations (22%), and health departments (20%), with a strong focus on underserved populations and health equity.
The presentation also featured qualitative stories of impact, highlighting five thematic insights into student experiences. Findings underscored the mutual benefits for both students and communities served, and Dr. Reinschmidt's analysis recommends expanding placement sites and addressing emerging public health issues to further strengthen this impactful program.
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Thanksgiving Holidays - November 28-29, 2024 | | |
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The Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center and Tulane University will be closed November 28-29, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving.
During this time, technical support for the Tulane PACE Learning Management System will be limited. If you require technical assistance, please email us.
"The more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for." – Norman Vincent Peale
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RSVP - Dean's Leaders & Lagniappe Lecture Series | |
Join Dr. Thomas LaVeist, Dean of the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University, each month as he speaks with visiting public health leaders from around the US and beyond. On Monday, November 18, 2024 from 12 - 1 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST), Dean LaVeist will welcome Dr. Paulin Basinga, Africa Director, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Dr. Paulin Basinga leads the foundation’s work across the African continent. He brings to his role extensive experience with country- and global-level engagements, including from his previous role as the foundation’s global director of program advocacy and communications. Before joining the foundation, Paulin served as deputy director of research at the National University of Rwanda’s School of Public Health, where he led groundbreaking research initiatives addressing HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and maternal and child health that contributed significantly to efforts to strengthen Rwanda’s health care systems. Paulin has a medical degree from the National University of Rwanda as well as a master’s degree and Ph.D. in international development from Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
Registration is free. Each lecture will also be livestreamed via Zoom. A livestream link will be sent via email prior to each session. Recordings will also be posted here.
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Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center team attends 2024 Oklahoma Public Health Association Conference | | |
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Earlier this month, members from the Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center (R6-SCPHTC) attended and exhibited at the 2024 Oklahoma Public Health Association (OPHA) Annual Conference in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. This year's conference theme, Building Common Ground in Public Health, focused on fostering collaboration and shared goals across the public health sector.
We enjoyed connecting with a diverse group of public health professionals from Oklahoma and exchanging ideas on how we can work together to strengthen health initiatives in the region. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table!
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November is National Diabetes Month | |
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to focus on the impact of diabetes on millions of lives across the country. At the Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center (R6-SCPHTC), we are dedicated to spreading awareness and providing resources to combat this growing public health challenge. Through resources and community outreach, we strive to support individuals and health professionals in our region and beyond. Together, we can empower healthier lifestyles, improve diabetes management, and reduce the burden of this chronic condition. Please visit the resources below for more information. | |
Each November communities across the country observe National Diabetes Month to bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of Americans. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about 38 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer. | | | |
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Course Spotlight:
Conflict Management
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Course Description:
The purpose of this training is to provide practical, hands-on experience in conflict management. This course focuses on how conflict management can be used in a variety of work settings and features a discussion led by an expert in conflict management.
Learning Objectives:
- Define conflict and resolution
- Know how to structure a conflict management process
- Feel more confident about approaching conflicts
For more info about the Conflict Management training, click here.
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Featured Course Bundle:
Tribal Behavioral Health (TBH)
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Course Bundle Description:
The Tribal Behavioral Health curriculum is designed to provide general guidance and understanding to increase the knowledge of behavioral health in the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population and among tribal health departments, including issues and challenges and organizations seeking to improve AI/AN behavioral health.
Trainings in the TBH bundle include:
- Tribal Behavioral Health 101: Overview of American Indian/Alaska Native Behavioral Health
- Tribal Behavioral Health 102: Health Issues for American Indian/Alaska Native Men
- Tribal Behavioral Health 103: The Opioid Epidemic and American Indian/Alaska Native Communities
- Tribal Behavioral Health 104: Culture is Prevention!
For more info about the
TBH course bundle, click here.
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