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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 20h

Did you know the #UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal and Child Health has a monthly newsletter called Healthy Generations? We share Center announcements, resources, and other MCH information here! Subscribe here: mch.umn.edu/resources/en.... #MCH #HealthyGenerations

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Discover MCH Competency 5 (Communication) and 9 (Teaching, Coaching, and Mentoring) through the latest #MCHLeads post written by Catherine Turner from the Drexel University Center of Excellence in Maternal, Child, Adolescent and Family Health. z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog! #MCHLeadership

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Come explore the evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the qualitative research space with Dr. Michael Beckstrand. Thursday, October 15th, 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM! Learn more and register here: mch.umn.edu/mini-lab/. #MiniLab #PublicHealth #QualitativeResearch

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Learn about #UMNMCH Ruby Joy Kinney's deployment with UMN Extension's 40 Day Project! Read our second October spotlight here: mch.umn.edu/r-kinney/. #StudentSpotlight #MCH

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Learn about #UMNMCH student Charlotte Stow's (MPH 2027) experience as a Title V Intern with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The October #StudentSpotlight is available now! mch.umn.edu/c-stow/

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Meet Catherine Turner, the latest contributor to #MCHLeads, the National Maternal and Child Health Trainee blog. Learn about Catherine’s work at www.mchleads.com/?p=1690.

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Meet Erika Lattimore, the new MCHSIG Executive Board Online Representative! #UMNMCH #MCH #MCHSIG

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Two policy briefs have been updated! Explore current state laws related to the death penalty and adequate nutrition for people who are pregnant while incarcerated See our policy brief webpage: z.umn.edu/bke

Graphic highlighting two newly updated policy briefs: State Laws on the Death Penalty for People Who Are Pregnant While Incarcerated and State Laws on Adequate Nutrition for People Who Are Pregnant While Incarcerated. The graphic text reads: Two updated policy briefs now available and Explore that latest information on state laws and policies across the US.

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Learn about how Fransisca Anozie, MPH from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, incorporated MCH Competency 1 (MCH Knowledge Base) to her academic and personal journey advancing maternal and child health. Read her blog post at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog. #MCH

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#UMNMCH Program Director Dr. Zobeida Bonilla is conducting a curriculum review to determine any changes that should be made to the curriculum. If interested, please complete this short survey by Wednesday, September 23. Questions? Email zbonilla@umn.edu. Link: forms.gle/qiAzVZYdoEKb...

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Welcome back to school, MCHers! Join MCHMoves for our upcoming walk this Tuesday, September 15th. Meet at 12:45 pm outside of HSEC 4-101. All are welcome! #MCHMoves #UMN #MCH #publichealth #walks #UMNMCH

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Meet Fransisca Anozie, the latest contributor to #MCHLeads, the National Maternal and Child Health Trainee blog. Learn about Fransisca’s work at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

New from JIWCC! Explore our Enhanced Perinatal Program Directory to discover programs that support pregnant and postpartum people who are incarcerated across the U.S. Pair it with the JIWC Clearinghouse to explore related state laws. Explore the Directory: z.umn.edu/bh2o

Graphic promoting the Enhanced Perinatal Program Directory, an interactive map and directory of programs supporting pregnant and postpartum people who are incarcerated across the United States.

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

New report: State Laws on Enhanced Perinatal Support Programs for People who are #Pregnant and #Incarcerated. We found that 23 states have laws requiring at least one form of enhanced #perinatalcare, but gaps still remain. Read the brief: z.umn.edu/be7v

Policy brief cover titled State Laws on Enhanced Perinatal Support Programs for People who are Pregnant and Incarcerated, with a photo of two people holding hands and logos for ARRWIP and JIWC.

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Read how #UMNMCH graduate Addie Engebretson supports the maternal and child health field at the Minnesota Department of Health’s WIC program. Learn more about Addie's deployment and #MCH journey with this month's #StudentSpotlight today!

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Recent #MCH graduate Addie Engebretson shares her experiences working at the Minnesota Department of Health’s WIC program in this June Student Spotlight! Read the full version on our website today. mch.umn.edu/student-spot...

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Learn about how recent #UMNMCH graduate Addie Engebretson’s deployment with MDH’s WIC program encouraged her to combine research and social understanding within public health practice. This month’s #StudentSpotlight is available now!

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Learn about how Denese Kellier, MPH student from Florida International University, incorporated MCH Competency 2 (Self-Reflection) to her academic and research experiences. Read her blog post at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog. #MCH #Leadership #PublicHealth

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Read how #UMNMCH student Chloe Spurgat supports maternal and child well-being and long-term health outcomes for those impacted by incarceration. Learn more about Chloe's deployment and #MCH journey with this month's #StudentSpotlight today!

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Meet Denese Kellier, the latest contributor to #MCHLeads, the National Maternal and Child Health Trainee blog. Learn about Denese’s work at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

#MCH student Chloe Spurgat shares about her deployment working with the MDH Model Practices in County Jails Project in this May Student Spotlight! Read the full version on our website today. mch.umn.edu/c-spurgat/

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Pregnant and postpartum people who are incarcerated face serious barriers to care, and policies that shape their experiences vary widely across states. Until now, this information has been difficult to access across states. Check out the Clearinghouse today: z.umn.edu/JIWCmap

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Discover MCH Competency 2 (Self-Reflection) through the latest #MCHLeads post written by Denese Kellier from the Florida International University Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work! Learn more at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog!

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Learn about how #UMNMCH student Chloe Spurgat’s (MPH 2026) deployment with MDH’s Model Practices in County Jails Project supported her interest in preventing and addressing adverse childhood experiences. May’s #StudentSpotlight is available now! mch.umn.edu/c-spurgat/

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

How does the Clearinghouse work? Simply select a state, review laws and programs, and compare across U.S. states. This makes information easier to find and use for policy, practice, research, and advocacy. #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #Policy 🔎Explore the Clearinghouse here: z.umn.edu/JIWCmap

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

The Justice-Involved Women and Children Collaborative has launched the first-ever national, interactive database of policies and programs for pregnant and postpartum people who are incarcerated! 🌟 Explore it here: z.umn.edu/JIWCmap #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Learn about how Janaye Matthews and Jaila Coleman from @uicpublichealth.bsky.social incorporated MCH Competencies 7 and 10 to their most impactful experiences as #MCHLeaders in academic and research settings. Read their blog post at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog. #MCH #MCHLeads

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

#UMNMCH student Kaydee Johnson learned about policy, community engagement, and culturally responsive frameworks in tandem with MCH practice. Learn more about Kaydee's deployment and #MCH journey in the April #StudentSpotlight today! mch.umn.edu/k-johnson/

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Discover MCH Competency 7 (Creating Effective and Responsive MCH Systems) and Competency 10 (Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Team Building) through the latest #MCHLeads post co-written by Janaye Matthews and Jaila Coleman from @uicpublichealth.bsky.social! www.mchleads.com/?p=1558

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

#MCH student Kaydee Johnson shares her experiences working on a site-specific report and a request for a proposal during her deployment at the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Read the full version on our website today. mch.umn.edu/k-johnson/

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Meet Janaye Matthews and Jaila Coleman, the latest contributors to #MCHLeads, the National #MCH Trainee blog. Learn about Janaye and Jaila’s work at www.mchleads.com/?p=1558

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Learn about #UMNMCH student Kaydee Johnson’s (MPH 2026) deployment with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. She worked to support the team's projects using Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS). This month’s #StudentSpotlight is available now! mch.umn.edu/k-johnson/

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Learn about how Erin Taber, PhD student from the University of Iowa’s College of Public Health, incorporated MCH Competency 4 (Critical Thinking) and 8 (Community Expertise and Perspectives) to her academic experiences in the field. Read her blog post at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog. #MCH #MCHLeads

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Read how #UMNMCH student Mary Kenny created a new author template for MCHLeads, the National Trainee Student Blog focusing on MCH. Learn more about Mary's deployment and #MCH journey with this month's #StudentSpotlight today! mch.umn.edu/m-kenny/

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Discover MCH Competency 4 (Critical Thinking) and Competency 8 (Community Expertise and Perspectives) through the latest #MCHLeads post written by Erin Taber from the University of Iowa’s College of Public Health! Learn more at the link in our bio! #MCHLeadership

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

#MCH student Mary Kenny shares her experiences as co-editor for MCHLeads in this March Student Spotlight! Read the full version on our website today. mch.umn.edu/m-kenny/

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Meet Erin Taber, the latest contributor to #MCHLeads, the National Maternal and Child Health Trainee blog. Learn about Erin Taber's work at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Learn about how #UMNMCH student Mary Kenny’s (MPH 2026) deployment with the Center as the MCHNational Blog co-editor, which introduced her to the MCH Leadership competencies. This month’s #StudentSpotlight is available now! mch.umn.edu/m-kenny/

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

March's Bright Spots Mini-Lab will be informative, relevant, and collaborative! RSVP today: z.umn.edu/REM

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Learn about how Oluwatosin Adeniyi-Miller, MPH student from the @emoryrollins.bsky.social, incorporated MCH Competency 8 (Honoring Lived Experience) and Competency 11 (Systems Approach) to her academic and professional experiences. Read her blog post at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog. #MCH #MCHLeads

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

#MCH graduate student Meredith Shimek shares her experiences working at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) as a Title V MCH Data and Community Engagement Intern. Read her February Student Spotlight on our website today! mch.umn.edu/m-shimek/

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Discover MCH Competency 8 (Honoring Lived Experience) and Competency 11 (Systems Approach) through the latest #MCHLeads post written by Oluwatosin Adeniyi-Miller from @emoryrollins.bsky.social! #MCHLeadership

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Reminder that the next Mini-Lab session is one week away! RSVP today at z.umn.edu/Lohr

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Read how #UMNMCH graduate Meredith Shimek supported work on the 2025 Title V Needs Assessment Cycle with the Minnesota Department of Health. Learn more about Meredith's deployment and #MCH journey with this month's #StudentSpotlight today!

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Meet Oluwatosin Adeniyi-Miller, the latest contributor to #MCHLeads, the National Maternal and Child Health Trainee blog. Learn about Oluwatosin Adeniyi-Miller's work at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Learn about how #UMNMCH student Meredith Shimek’s (MPH 2026) deployment with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) as a Title V MCH Data and Community Engagement Intern. This month’s #StudentSpotlight is available now!

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Have you registered for the February Mini-Lab yet? We'd love to see you there! 🗓️ When: 2/19/2026 📍 Where: Via Zoom 🔗 Register today: z.umn.edu/Lohr

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UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Read how #UMNMCH graduate Sheila Kennedy acknowledges inequalities in our current judicial system, while curating connection and healing. Learn more about Sheila's deployment and #MCH journey with this month's #StudentSpotlight today! mch.umn.edu/s-kennedy/

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