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Women’s and Children’s Health Policy Center Cynthia Minkovitz, MD, MPP September 2, 2015 [email protected] www.jhsph.edu/wchpc
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Women’s and Children’s Health Policy Center
Cynthia Minkovitz, MD, MPP
September 2, 2015
www.jhsph.edu/wchpc
WCHPC Mission “…..to draw upon the science base of the
university setting to conduct and disseminate research to inform public policies and programs, and the practice of maternal and child health nationally.”
Brief History Founded 1991 Multiple funders- federal, foundations, and states Linkages to GWU, UCLA, U Michigan, Penn State, Harvard… Linkages to organizations
Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) CityMatCH National Conferences of State Legislatures (NCSL) Nemours Health and Prevention Services (NHPS) Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) National Association of Community Health Centers
WCHPC Key Features
National in scope Long-term policy agendas & longitudinal
analysis Application of findings, link to practice, & to
the practical Address policy challenges at multiple levels &
across public and private arenas
WCHPC Conceptual Approach
Develop analytic frameworks, methods & tools to implement new approaches
Conduct evaluations of national demonstrations
Undertake translational activities – convene symposia, produce policy resource & technical briefs
Core Faculty Wendy Bennett, MD, MPH Joann Bodurtha, MD, MPH Pam Donohue, ScD Michele Decker, ScD, MPH Holly Grason, MA Bernard Guyer, MD, MPH Cynthia Minkovitz, MD, MPP Anne Riley, PhD Marjory Ruderman, MHS Chris Smith, PhD Barry Solomon, MD, MPH Pam Surkan, PhD, ScD Donna Strobino, PhD Peter van Dyck, MD, MPH
What We Do, How We Do It
Collaborate with states from inception to implementation Engage federal/national stakeholders throughout
the process Build in benefits and rewards for academic, state,
and federal/national partners Devise and pursue companion activities to diffuse
and sustain the work in the field
Some Recent WCHPC Projects Early Childhood Health and Policy
Investing in Kids; Foundations of Lifelong Health Meta Analysis of Early Childhood Health Interventions State Policies (Oral Health, Tobacco, Obesity) & Childhood Health
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Public Health Systems and Survival of Children with Sickle Cell Disease
Evaluation of Maryland’s Integrated Community Systems
Additional WCHPC Projects Women’s and Perinatal Health
Women’s Health Curriculum in SPH Population Based Estimates of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy Maternal Exposure to Environmental Toxicants
Public Health Systems and Workforce Workforce Survey Dyson Initiative National Evaluation MCH Leadership Training Program; MCH Epi Training Grant MCH Performance Measurement– training and evaluation
Strengthen the Evidence
To provide support and resources to assist State Title V MCH programs in incorporating available scientific evidence in MCH programming Convene national team of MCH experts Conduct in depth evidence reviews Provide TA to State Title V programs Conduct “Communities of Practice” Host MCH Digital Library
Training Modules: Leadership Development
6 Modules Case Studies Interviews Resources
Training Modules: Translating Research For Policy and Practice
Translational Writing Writing Policy Briefs Writing Briefing Memos
Video lecture: The Art and Craft of Policy Briefs Transforming a Not So Good Policy Brief 3 Exercises Policy Brief Checklist Resources
WCHPC Interface with Students
Join funded projects Explore quantitative & qualitative data sets Develop background literature reviews, author
MCH policy research briefs Participate in data collection efforts Complete special studies, internships, or
employment
Selected Policy Briefs
WCHPC and Baltimore City
Participate on boards of community organizations Advocates for Children and Youth Baltimore City Healthy Start, Inc.
Contribute to ongoing city-wide initiatives Strategies to Improve Birth Outcomes Better Babies Leadership Action Program East Baltimore Development Initiative
Engage in collaborative research NICHD Community Child Health Network
Current Student Research Assistant Opportunities
MCH training grant has funds for students to work on community initiatives, 1st and 2nd terms Low birth weight: Send CV to Donna Strobino at [email protected] Gender based violence: Send CV to Michele Decker at
[email protected] Teen pregnancy prevention: Send CV to Beth Marshall at
Research assistant, 1st term, with Drs. Kristin Mmari and Cynthia Minkovitz assessing receipt of Medical Homes among Maryland families with children with special health care needs Send CV to Cynthia Minkovitz at [email protected]
More Student Opportunities
Special studies - MCH, 1st term, focused on needs assessment and genetics services delivery with hearing loss, sickle cell disease, telehealth as examples. Conduct literature review, compile resources, generate report. We are exploring funding for the position; 5 -10 hours/week. Send CV to Joann Bodurtha at [email protected]
Research Assistant, 2nd Term, with the Strengthen the Evidence Team, 2nd term+, conducting in depth evidence reviews, enhancing website and communications; 8-10 hours/week Send CV to Stephanie Garci, [email protected]
Come and Learn More !
www.jhsph.edu/wchpc Student/Faculty Brown Bag Lunch TBA Cynthia Minkovitz, [email protected]
