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Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health adds graduate certificate program
Graduate students interested in maternal and child health (MCH) can now add another credential to their resume. The University has approved a graduate certificate program in MCH. Supported by the Center for Health Equity, the 15-credit MCH certificate will prepare students to lead efforts to advance the health and equity of women, children and families.
Understanding a looming crisis: HPM’s Kreider studies the economics of home care workers
Amanda Kreider, PhD, assistant professor of health policy and management, studies the economics around health care workers. Her research focuses on home care workers – people like personal care aides who provide long-term, in-home care to older adults and people with disabilities, helping them with the most basic aspects of daily life, such as getting dressed, eating and bathing.
Bridging theory to real-world results: Practicing public health in non-traditional settings
Last summer, HPM student Nishi Thawani (MPH ’26) joined the Willis Towers Watson's Health, Equity and Wellbeing team for her practicum, taking on the challenge of balancing client-facing responsibilities with internal strategy development while also providing her with hands-on experience in both the analytical and relational sides of consulting.