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To Work In A Field Centered In Health Equity And Social Justice, Public Health Curriculum Reform Is Essential., Elizabeth Allen, Leso Munala
To Work In A Field Centered In Health Equity And Social Justice, Public Health Curriculum Reform Is Essential., Elizabeth Allen, Leso Munala
Public Health Faculty Scholarship
In examining the subject of social justice in public health literature, the word “inextricably” is often used to define the inherent tie between the two. As public health aims to improve the health outcomes of all populations, social justice is argued to be the philosophy on which public health is based - its core value. Effectively addressing complex global health problems requires interpretative methods, critical knowledge, historical perspectives, and values infrastructure. We proposed an MPH curriculum reform with a more explicit focus on social justice. With substantial contributions from an interprofessional and diverse advisory board composed of faculty, staff, students, …
Reaching And Supporting Diverse Student Groups: Examining The Hidden Curriculum In Occupational Therapy Education, Katherine Toon
Reaching And Supporting Diverse Student Groups: Examining The Hidden Curriculum In Occupational Therapy Education, Katherine Toon
Occupational Therapy Faculty Scholarship
As occupational therapy education is becoming more mindful of disparities in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the classroom and clinical practice, adjustments in curricula need to be made to affect long term changes, especially considering the many connections to intersectionality and improved patient outcomes. This poster explores emerging best practices and important reflections when reviewing health curricula, with special attention paid to the “hidden curriculum” surrounding DEI within occupational therapy education programs. By critically and thoroughly reviewing intended, actual, hidden, and null curricula, a better understanding of program and didactic shortcomings can be compiled and assessed. After distinctive reviews …
How Do Healthcare Providers Screen Children And Families For Housing Instability?, Grace Anne Ludvik, Meghan Mason
How Do Healthcare Providers Screen Children And Families For Housing Instability?, Grace Anne Ludvik, Meghan Mason
Public Health Faculty Scholarship
This research fills a gap in current primary care practice to assess families experiencing or at risk for housing instability (homelessness, living doubled-up, within shelters, or other unstable housing situations). Our approach recognizes the continuum of housing statuses while working to provide families with resources to overcome their housing instability at their point of care. This project is being done in collaboration with the Bassuk Center and the National Network to End Family Homelessness and is funded by Summer Scholars and GHR.