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A collaboration of MPHA and the Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance
HEALTH EQUITY: Many Voices, Shared Vision
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAY 25-26, 2016
OVERVIEW
The 2016 Minnesota Public Health Association
(MPHA) conference will highlight progress
being made across sectors to achieve health
equity. The breakout session themes include:
implementation of local, state, and national
strategies addressing health equity, cross sector
partnership and community engagement, and
global health.
The 2016 Minnesota Community Health Worker
Alliance Statewide Conference will be held in
conjunction with MPHA’s Annual Conference on
day two of the conference! Alliance and MPHA
conference registrants will participate in a joint
opening plenary and breakout sessions on the
morning of May 26. The Alliance conference will
continue into the afternoon with a luncheon,
plenary program, and breakouts. MPHA
conference registrants have the opportunity
to attend the afternoon programming of the
CHW Alliance Conference for an additional
registration fee (see more information in
Registration section).
OBJECTIVES
• Describe current initiatives in Minnesota that
help achieve the Triple Aim of Health Equity.
• Identify strategies for strengthening
community capacity to create their own
healthy future.
• Cite examples of cross-sector partnerships
and policies that impact health.
• Understand key public health legislative
policies impacting health equity.
AUDIENCE
All stakeholders interested in improving the
health of Minnesota communities.
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAY 25-26, 2016
PROGRAM OUTLINE/SPEAKER PREVIEW
WEDNESDAYMAY 25, 20167:30 a.m. Registration l Continental Breakfast l
8:30 a.m. Welcome l Opening Remarks l Aggie Cook MPHA President
8:45 a.m. SUCCESSES IN ACHIEVING HEALTH EQUITY IN MINNESOTA
Hear how the Minnesota Department of Health is changing its culture and processes as well as how it works with community partners to operationalize the Triple Aim of Health Equity. One or two Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative (EHDI) grant recipients will share how they are making an impact on the community level. Highlights will be presented on work of the Minnesota Department of Human Services engaging communities in its equity efforts.
ThaoMee Xiong, JD, MPADirector of Center for Health Equity
Minnesota Department of Health
Community initiative presenters, TBD
Antonia Wilcoxon, MIMDirector of Community Relations
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Learning Objectives • Provide examples of how
the Center for Health Equity is working to implement the Triple Aim of Health Equity.
• Identify current health equity community efforts in both urban and rural settings in partnership with the Center.
• Discuss work of the Department of Human Services and the Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leadership Council and opportunities for collaboration.
10:15 a.m. Break l Exhibits l
10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions MINNESOTA WALKS:
LOOKING THROUGH A HEALTH EQUITY LENS
This session will review the process to create the first Statewide Pedestrian System Plan for Minnesota, including community engagement efforts that were designed to engage populations that rely on walking the most and share some draft recommendations for the plan. Highlights will be shared about the work being done in Mankato to improve the environment for walking.
Jasna Hadzic, MCRPSenior Transportation Planner
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Chris Kartheiser, BAActive Living Associate Planner
Minnesota Department of Health
Kristen Friedrichs, MASHIP Coordinator
Blue Earth County
Learning Objectives • Describe the purpose of the State
Pedestrian Plan, the unique community engagement process that was used, and how to work with partners to increase walking in Minnesota.
• Cite examples of the unique partnerships in Mankato that have formed to increase opportunities for active living, including walking.
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAY 25-26, 2016
THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF GUN VIOLENCE
We will explore the epidemiology of gun violence, the underlying issues causing gun violence with an emphasis on data, and discuss steps we can take for better gun safety. In many ways, gun violence is similar to an infectious disease epidemic and needs to be treated as such. Like infectious diseases, the effects of gun violence are not randomly distributed across our society.
Beth Commers, MEd, EdSConsultant, Everytown for Gun Safety
Jim Hart, MD, MBA
Learning Objectives • Explore gun violence as an infectious
disease. • Describe trends and data around gun
violence in the context of public health. • Discuss possible interventions to control
this epidemic.
ADDRESSING HEALTH INEQUITIES IN SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS
The team will discuss ways they have implemented wellness opportunities in RESOURCE programs serving adults with substance use disorders and serious and persistent mental illness, populations facing serious health disparities. Successes, challenges and plans for the future will be shared.
Chris Ackerman, BA, LADCProgram Director, RESOURCE
Mia BremerHealth & Wellness Coach, RESOURCE
Sally Sales, MAProgram Director, RESOURCE
Learning Objectives • Cite examples of health disparities
and early mortality for people living with substance use disorders and serious mental illness.
• Understand SAMHSA’s Eight Dimensions of Wellness and identify strategies to use them to implement wellness into your own work.
• Describe one organization’s ongoing journey to incorporate wellness opportunities for clients in a variety of settings and services.
11:45 a.m. Lunch l Networking l
12:45 p.m. MPHA Annual Meeting l Presentation of Awards l
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAY 25-26, 2016
1:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions CLIMATE CHANGE AND
PUBLIC HEALTH Minnesota policymakers are currently
debating several major energy decisions that will affect the health of residents for decades to come, yet public health has so far been a small part of the discussion. This presentation will include a brief overview of health effects we see or expect with our changing climate and the roles public health representatives can play to ensure a healthy, equitable future.
Shalini Gupta, BS, MEMCo-founder and Executive Director
Center for Earth, Energy and Democracy (CEED)
Jon Hunter, BASenior Manager, Environmental ProgramAmerican Lung Association in Minnesota
Kathleen Schuler, MPHHealthy Kids and Families Program Director
Conservation MinnesotaCo-director, Healthy Legacy
Learning Objectives • Describe the effect of climate change
and energy production on public health, with an emphasis on health equity.
• Discuss the role of public health in preventing and mitigating climate change’s health consequences.
FOOD ACCESS AND PLANNING: WAYS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR ALL
Overview Eric Weiss, AICP
Health Improvement Project ManagerCenter for Prevention
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Local Public Health Representative, TBD
Learning Objectives • Discuss the new Minnesota Food Access
Planning Guide. • Cite examples of how public health
and food advocates can use the Guide to increase food access for all including working with city and county planners on comprehensive planning.
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAY 25-26, 2016
BUILDING COMMUNITY CAPACITY FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION
In 2014 the Minnesota Legislature allocated general funds to support sexual violence prevention for the very first time. This session will share experiences of applying the principles of effective prevention programming to sexual violence through Community Primary Prevention Partnerships in Rochester and Moorhead.
Yvonne Cournoyer, BAPrevention Program Manager
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Alex Peterson, BAViolence Prevention Specialist
Doug, Fillmore & Olmsted County Victim Services
Kathy Smith, LICSWPrevention/Education Director
Rape and Abuse Crisis Center
Learning Objectives • Understand how to apply the principles
of effective prevention programming to community based violence prevention work.
• Cite ways to engage many voices from the community in prevention planning and programming.
• Identify methods to educate youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities on healthy sexuality.
2:45 p.m. Break l
3:00 p.m. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES
In this presentation, participants will learn the value of strategic communication in public health. Specifically, participants will learn strategies to engage their members and community in advocacy issues, to work more effectively with mass media, and to enhance cultural competency in their communication activities.
Terri Sasser, PhD, MPHAssistant ProfessorAugusta University
Learning Objectives • Identify concrete examples of how
to improve advocacy and membership/engagement through effective communication.
• Describe strategies for improving working relationships with mass media.
• Discuss the value of cultural competency in health communication.
4-6:00 p.m. Reception l Networking/Exhibits, including The
Big Picture by Spectrum ArtWorks
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAY 25-26, 2016
THURSDAYMAY 26, 20167:30 a.m. Registration l Continental Breakfast l
8:00 a.m. Opening l Introductions & Welcome l
Aggie CookMPHA President
Cathy WeikBoard Chair
Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance
8:15 a.m. PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING TRIPLE AIM OF HEALTH EQUITY
This session will focus on progress in policies and programs that are helping achieve the Triple Aim of Health Equity at the local, state, and national level. Examples of engaged communities will be highlighted as they are impacting the advancement of equity. Additionally, the speakers will provide an update on their agencies applying CHW approaches in health equity strategies across their Departments and health care reform initiatives.
Ed Ehlinger, MD, MSPHCommissioner of Health
Minnesota Department of Health
Anne Barry, JD, MPHAssistant Commissioner
Community & Partner RelationsMinnesota Department of Human Services
Learning Objectives • Cite examples of progress being made
in policies and programs that help achieve the Triple Aim of Health Equity at the local, state, and national level.
• Discuss the role engaged communities impacted by disparities can play in advising, partnering with state agencies, legislators and larger community to advance equity (such as recommendations from the Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leadership Council (CECLC), creation of the Community and Partner Relations Administration, making structural changes).
• Describe how MDH and DHS are applying CHW approaches and improving their sustainability in order to help achieve health equity.
9:30 a.m. Break l
PROGRAM OUTLINE/SPEAKER PREVIEW
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAY 25-26, 2016
9:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions ADDRESSING RACIAL INJUSTICE/
INSTITUTIONAL RACISM IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE
To optimize population health, public health professionals and medical providers will need to address institutional racism. The medical profession tends to discuss race as biological and racism as interpersonal. Addressing institutional racism is critical to the social justice mission of public health. Yet relatively few public health interventions target institutional racism. We will describe the current engagement with race and racism in the health professions and consider ways to bring more awareness to institutional racism.
Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhDAssistant Professor
Department, Family Medicine & Community HealthUniversity of Minnesota
Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPHAssistant Professor
Division of Health Care Policy & ResearchUniversity of Minnesota
Learning Objectives • Describe the differences between race
and ethnicity, concepts which are often conflated by researchers.
• Describe the ways race and racism are operationalized by medical professionals, and may limit the ability to address health disparities.
• Explore how institutional racism is defined, addressed, and operationalized in the public health and health services literature.
ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH IN CUBA
Discuss major issues associated with social determinants of health including community health workers role in the public health system in Cuba and in the Province of Villa Clara.
Marilyn Hernández Goméz, MD, MPH (invited) Presidenta de la Sociedad Cubana de Salud Pública
Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara
MPHA Global Health Committee Co-chairs: PaHoua Vang, MPH
Program Assistant, SOS Sexual Violence ServicesSt. Paul Ramsey County Public Health
John Oswald, PhD, MPHAdjunct Professor, School of Public Health
University of Minnesota
Learning Objectives • Identify the highest priorities for the social
determinants of health in the public health system in Cuba.
• Describe the role of community health workers in Cuba and in the Province of Villa Clara.
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAY 25-26, 2016
ORAL HEALTH DISPARITIES IN MINNESOTA
This session will present data on oral health disparities in rural Minnesota using data from the Minnesota Oral Health Statistics System (MNOHSS), an online, publicly accessible portal for state and county oral health data. Attendees will also learn more about this Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation funded, Minnesota Department of Health Oral Health Program administered project and briefly describe how community members can use MNOHSS to view data, maps, generate custom reports, and more.
In addition, this session will include leaders from four oral health programs: The Early Childhood Dental Networks, the Oral Health Zones, Minnesota Tooth Fairy and the Minnesota Oral Health Coalition. These programs offer resources and opportunities for Minnesota communities to become engaged in and lead on-going oral health efforts.
Genelle Lamont, MPH, PhD candidateMNOHSS Coordinator
Oral Health ProgramMinnesota Department of Health
Jane Patrick, BA (in progress)Special Projects Consultant
Early Childhood Dental Networks
Mary Vanderwert, BSProgram Manager
Minnesota’s Tooth Fairy
Nancy Franke Wilson, MSExecutive Director
Minnesota Oral Health Coalition
Learning Objectives • Identify how to use MNOHSS on the
Minnesota Public Health Data Access Portal to locate data on the status of oral health in your state and county.
• Describe four oral health programs in Minnesota, the resources each program has to offer, how to become involved and if these programs may be replicated in their community.
RAISING OF AMERICA: CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY ACTION
The session will utilize the Raising of America documentary series as a tool for supporting and operationalizing the triple aim of health equity. We will demonstrate how to use the film series to:
• Expand the understanding of what creates health
• Strengthen community capacity; and • Implement a health in all policies
approach. Megan Waltz, MSW
Prenatal to Three Policy and Systems Advisor Minnesota Department of Health
Nancy Jost, BAEarly Childhood Coordinator
West Central Initiative
Learning Objectives • Discuss the three components of the
Triple Aim of Health Equity. • Describe the use of the Raising of
America series in your own setting to stimulate engagement for action.
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAY 25-26, 2016
SILOS TO CIRCLES: FOSTERING RESILIENCY AT A COMMUNITY LEVEL
Silos to Circles, a cross-sector collaborative, is partnering with Minnesota communities to support community-owned efforts that enable people to identify what fosters health and well-being, and what assets already exist to support that, which could be further built upon and articulated through a resilience plan. The conference program will provide more in depth information about these community-led initiatives.
Alex Clark, MHA, MAManaging Partner, Collective Action Lab
Olivia Mastry, JD, MPHManaging Partner, Collective Action Lab
Learning Objectives • Consider how resilience can be utilized to
foster community health and well-being. • Provide an overview of the process that
was leveraged to establish community partnerships.
• Share early learnings from each of the three communities.
SIM-MN AND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS: WHAT’S NEW
This session will give an overview of the CHW work being done under the State Innovation Model Grant, specifically the Emerging Professions Integration Grants and CHW Toolkit Project.
Kay HerzfeldEmerging Profession Coordinator
MDH Office of Rural Health and Primary Care/SIM
Lydia KarchHealthy Communities Program Manager
HCMC/MVNA
Laura Ehrlich SankaProgram Director, WellShare International
Learning Objectives • Describe how the State Innovation
Model Grant relates to CHWs and discuss the project scopes of at least 3 of the 6 CHW Integration Grants.
• Understand the contents and use of the CHW Toolkit.
• Discuss evaluation, lessons learned, successes, and challenges of CHW Integration Grants.
• Review results of the CHW existing and potential employer survey regarding hiring and integrating CHWs.
10:45 a.m. Break l
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAY 25-26, 2016
11:00 a.m. MPHA POLICY & ADVOCACY COMMITTEE: VOICES FOR PUBLIC HEALTHThe MPHA Policy Committee Co-chairs will summarize the committee’s activities this session, and ask two elected officials to reflect on recent public health activities in the political arena.
Annie Halland, MPHQuality Improvement Specialist, UCare
Laura Klein, MPHDeputy Director, Healthy Eating Research
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Learning Objectives• Cite examples of MPHA policyand advocacy activities that support community health improvement.• Describe perspectives on recent publichealth policy activities from some elected officials.
11:55 a.m. Closing Remarks l
ABOUT MPHAMission: The mission of the Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA) is to create a healthier Minnesota through effective public health practice and engaged citizens.Vision: Our vision is to be an active independent voice for public health in Minnesota.
MPHA, tracing its roots back to 1907 when health officers throughout Minnesota organized to hold a spring meeting, has evolved into an all-volunteer organization that represents a broad public health spectrum:• Public, private, community organizations• Professionals at different stages of their
careers: entry level through retirement• Multiple disciplines and topics, such as
environmental health, public health nursing,community health education and publichealth administration
CORE VALUES• To inspire effective public health leadership
by offering opportunities for enhancing learning, skills and practice.
• To advocate for public health policy that isgrounded in science-based evidence andsocial justice principles.
• To effectively impact public health inMinnesota
For more information: http://www.mpha.net
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAY 25-26, 2016
MEETING LOCATIONContinuing Education and Conference Center University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus 1890 Buford Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108http://cce.umn.edu/continuing-education-and-conference-center
LODGINGA block of rooms has been reserved at Country Inn & Suites at a rate of $99.00/night plus tax (10.125%). Mention the name of the MPHA conference and make reservations by noon on April 26, 2016, to receive conference rate.Country Inn & Suites2740 Snelling Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113651-628-3500www.countryinns.com/rosevillemn
PARKINGPlease refer to information at this link for parking directions and rates: http://cce.umn.edu/continuing-education-and-conference-center/parking-directions
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITSApplication for CHES (entry-level)/MCHES (advanced-level) Category I continuing education contract hours (CECH) is being made to the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Inc. (NCHEC). Application to the National Board of Public Health Examiners is also being made for Certified in Public Health (CPH) credits. Eight contact hours are available for nurses.
REGISTRATION FOR MPHA CONFERENCEBe sure to register early to ensure that your name is included on the List of Attendees. MPHA is offering three different registration types. Find the one that best fits you below! Please visit http://www.mpha.net/event-2140096 or use the last page in this document, to register.
MPHA Members• Regular member: $100• Student member*: $25
Non-members • Non-member: $175• Student non-member:* $55
Note: Community Health Workers need to register for the MPHA conference and/or the MN CHW Conference on the MN CHW Alliance website at http://www.mpha.net/event-2211499.
Once again MPHA is offering a combination registration that allows non-MPHA members to join MPHA at the same time as registering for the conference at the reduced MPHA member rate. Please click on the “Register” button in the left, blue panel on the webpage.
MPHA Membership + Conference Registration• MPHA Individual Annual Membership +
Conference Registration: $150• MPHA Student* Annual Membership +
Conference Registration: $45• MPHA Retiree Annual Membership +
Conference Registration: $120*Full time students currently enrolled in degree seeking programs.
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAY 25-26, 2016
REGISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER CONFERENCESince there is a joint session with the MN CHW Alliance on May 26, MPHA conference attendees who would like to attend the lunch and afternoon sessions of the CHW conference on May 26 should register for that at the Alliance link noted above. The cost is $55 for the additional registration.
CANCELLATION POLICYFifty percent (50%) of conference registration fees can be refunded with written notice up to two weeks prior to the conference date. After May 16, 2016, no refunds will be given. Please send written notice by mail to MPHA address below or by email to [email protected]. Memberships, donations and registrations that have been charged are non-refundable and non-cancellable.
ONLINE REGISTRATION Register online at http://www.mpha.net/event-2140096. Online registration features immediate confirmation of your registration as well as a receipt. Credit card payment is required for all online registrations.
REGISTRATION BY MAILIf registering by mail, please complete this registration form and mail your check (made out to MPHA) and registration form to: Minnesota Public Health AssociationPO Box 14709Minneapolis, MN 55414
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Event: 2016 MPHA Annual Conference
Please indicate which meals you will be in attendance for:
May 25: Breakfast Lunch Reception
May 26: Breakfast
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*Please note that in order for accurate conference registration counts, all mail must be postmarked by May 13.