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The Pivot with Shawna Howard

UNC Epidemiology Blog

Shawna (at far left) stands with other Gilings School students who planned Black Maternal Health Week, plus an event panelist. Shawna Howard wants to bridge gaps using digital health tools. What’s your role in public health? My focus area within maternal health, specifically, is Black maternal health.

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November 14, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Every year, AMCHP recognizes individuals in the maternal and child health (MCH) community who have gone above and beyond to positively impact those around them. MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health. Limited travel support is available for some awards.

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Kelly Thompson – Bringing sex and gender differences to the forefront

Frontiers

By Katharina Stock Dr Kelly Thompson is the Director of Research Operations at the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District in Western Sydney and an active researcher at The George Institute for Global Health. Kelly is currently serving as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Global Women’s Health.

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Trump’s proposed child tax credit expansion may boost health equity

Association of Health Care Journalists

Recent proposals by President-elect Donald Trump to expand the child tax credit have reignited discussions about this crucial policy tool and its impacts on family well-being. Vance suggesting an increase to $5,000 per child. Vance suggesting an increase to $5,000 per child.