Michigan Public Health Association

The next PHN Section Book Discussion will be on The Inner Level: How More Equal Societies Reduce Stress, Restore Sanity & Improve Everyone’s Well-being by Richard Wilkinson & Kate Pickett, Tuesday, 8-27-24, 6-7pm.

The MPHA PHN Section is offering (free) one Continuing Education credit and one hour of implicit bias credit for participation in this Book Club Discussion. We hope to see you for the discussion of this wonderful book!

From the Amazon website:

A groundbreaking investigation of how inequality infects our minds and gets under our skin.

Why are people more relaxed and at ease with each other in some countries than others? Why do we worry so much about what others think of us and often feel social life is a stressful performance? Why is mental illness three times as common in the USA as in Germany? Why is the American dream more of a reality in Denmark than the USA? What makes child well-being so much worse in some countries than others? As The Inner Level demonstrates, the answer to all these is inequality.

In The Spirit Level Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett put inequality at the center of public debate by showing conclusively that less equal societies fare worse than more equal ones across everything from education to life expectancy. The Inner Level now explains how inequality affects us individually, altering how we think, feel and behave. It sets out the overwhelming evidence that material inequities have powerful psychological effects: when the gap between rich and poor increases, so does the tendency to define and value ourselves and others in terms of superiority and inferiority. A deep well of data and analysis is drawn upon to empirically show, for example, that low social status leads to elevated levels of stress hormones, and how rates of anxiety, depression and addictions are intimately related to the inequality which makes that status paramount.

Wilkinson and Pickett describe how these responses to hierarchies evolved, and why the impacts of inequality on us are so severe. In doing so, they challenge the conception that humans are inescapably competitive and self-interested. They undermine, too, the idea that inequality is the product of "natural" differences in individual ability. This book draws together many of the most urgent problems facing societies today, but it is not just an index of our ills. It demonstrates that societies based on fundamental equalities, sharing and reciprocity generate much higher levels of well-being, and lays out the path towards them.

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At the recent PHN Section conference Prevention Across the Lifespan, the MPHA PHN Section honored three amazing Public Health Nurses with Awards for Excellence in Public Health Nursing.

Congratulations to:
Natalie Ann Hagopian RN, BSN, CCM was presented with the Public Health Nursing Excellence Award for Public Health Nursing Leadership

Marianna M. Black RN was presented with the Public Health Nursing Excellence Award for Public Health Practice

Katherine Balint DNP, PHRN-A BC, CRRN, CHSE was presented with the Public Health Nursing Excellence Award for Academic Public Health Nursing

Award winners received complementary conference registration and one year membership in the Michigan Public Health Association and the Public Health Nursing Section.

The next PHN Section Book Discussion will be on Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society by Arline T. Geronimus on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 6-7pm.

The MPHA PHN Section is now offering (free) one Continuing Education credit for participation on our Book Club Discussions. **In addition, the discussion meets state of Michigan content criteria for one contact hour of implicit bias credit** We hope to see you for the discussion of this wonderful book!

From the Amazon website:

Fusing science and social justice, renowned public health researcher Dr. Arline T. Geronimus offers an urgent, "monumental" book (Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped from the Beginning) exploring the ways in which systemic injustice erodes the health of marginalized people.

America has woken up to what many of its citizens have known for centuries and to what public health statistics have evidenced for decades: systemic injustice takes a physical, too often deadly, toll on Black, brown, working class and poor communities, and any group who experiences systemic cultural oppression or economic exploitation. Marginalized Americans are disproportionately more likely to suffer from chronic diseases and to die at much younger ages than their middle- and upper-class white counterparts. Black mothers die during childbirth at a rate three times higher than white mothers. White kids in high-poverty Appalachian regions have a healthy life expectancy of 50 years old, while the vast majority of US youth can expect to both survive and be able-bodied at 50, with decades of healthy life expectancy ahead of them. In the face of such clear inequity, we must ask ourselves why this is, and what we can we do.

Dr. Arline T. Geronimus coined the term “weathering” to describe the effects of systemic oppression—including racism and classism—on the body. In Weathering, based on more than 30 years of research, she argues that health and aging have more to do with how society treats us than how well we take care of ourselves. She explains what happens to human bodies as they attempt to withstand and overcome the challenges and insults that society leverages at them, and details how this process ravages their health. And she proposes solutions.

Until now, there has been little discussion about the insidious effects of social injustice on the body. Weathering shifts the paradigm, shining a light on the topic and offering a roadmap for hope.

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Andrea Agboka, RN, MPH
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Chairperson, Public Health Nursing Section

Registration is now open for the MPHA’s Public Health Nursing Section on March 19, 2024. This amazing conference includes 5.2 CEU contact hours! Don’t delay confirm your attendance today.

The Michigan Public Health Association (MPHA) seeks nominees for the following positions for the 2024-2026 term. All nominees must be current MPHA members.

Directors-at-Large: Three positions will be filled to serve on the Board of Directors:
Directors-at-Large are elected for two-year terms.
Three individuals will be elected in 2024 to serve a term from 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2026.
Per MPHA Bylaws, Directors-at-Large may run for up to three consecutive terms.
The Nominations and Elections Committee:
One member will be elected to serve a two-year term (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026).
One Chair will be selected to serve a two-year term (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026).

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

MPHA is committed to a culture of inclusivity, and we believe that having many different perspectives and experiences makes us stronger. We value diversity in race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, geography, experience, and skill level, from different roles with varying responsibility and work settings. We encourage all members to apply.

MPHA seeks Board nominees who can provide leadership that supports the mission and vision of our work and our partnership with APHA.

Nominees will be assessed on their commitment to the organization's vision and mission; their capacity to serve; availability; commitment to public health and the professional advancement of fellow MPHA members; and their ability to fulfill the duties of the role.

Time Commitment

Elected Board members must be prepared to attend monthly Board meetings currently held virtually on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9am-11am, plus any added meetings, calls, or events necessary to fulfill the expectations of the role.

The Nominations and Elections Committee meets via conference calls or virtually to prepare the slate of nominees.

Election Process

To submit a nomination, please complete the attached Consent to Serve form by March 31, 2024 and return to Sarah Nechuta ([email protected]). You are encouraged to nominate yourself and/or any qualified colleagues.

If you have questions about MPHA membership, please contact MPHA membership at: [email protected]

MPHA Epidemiology Section is accepting submissions for their upcoming 2024 conference.

The deadline for submission is Friday March 1st, 2024 @ 5pm.

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We are looking for abstracts from diverse disciplines including, but not limited to: state and local health departments, academia (including students), infection control, non-profit organizations, international health, private industry, and health care networks. Authors should feel free to submit epidemiology abstracts on any topic related to human health.

Posters
Authors should be prepared to discuss their work during one hour poster sessions.

Oral Presentations
Presentations will be limited to 15 minutes, followed by a question and answer period.

Abstract instructions to submit your abstract are provided on the next page. Thank you!

2024 Michigan Epidemiology Conference Call for Abstracts

2024 Annual Meeting & Expo Minneapolis, MN

We are now accepting abstract submissions for APHA 2024! Share your innovative research with your public health peers. By submitting an abstract, you’ll be helping others learn and grow while you gain valuable experience presenting to the world’s top public health professionals.

The APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo will be held in Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 27-30. Authors are encouraged to submit abstracts on the meeting theme — Rebuilding Trust in Public Health and Science — and current and emerging public health issues.

APHA 2024 will be an in-person meeting and presenters will be required to become members of APHA, pay for registration, attend the meeting in person and abide by all rules and requirements if their abstracts are selected.

Abstract Submission Deadline: March 29, 11:59 P.M. (PDT).
Abstract Notification: Presenters will be notified via email of abstract status on June 3, 2024.

Call for Papers Call for Papers

As 2024 approaches, we are thrilled to invite you to join APHA’s 2024 Keep It Moving Challenge! If you haven't experienced this exciting challenge before, now is the perfect time to jump in. The challenge starts on Jan. 1 and runs through April 7, the end of National Public Health Week!

APHA’s Keep It Moving Challenge isn’t just about getting a little more active; it's about building a community of health enthusiasts, fostering camaraderie and embracing friendly competition. You can build your own team or venture solo while engaging in vibrant conversations with others through group chats. It’s all about sharing the excitement of the challenge together.

Let’s set the tone for a healthy year ahead — learn more and sign up today with APHA’s Keep It Moving app. Your active participation contributes to a healthier community for all!

Best,
The Keep It Moving Challenge Team

APHA Keep It Moving 2024 Challenge Join the APHA Keep It Moving Challenge January 1 - April 9, 2024.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SECTION

Excellence in Public Health Nursing Award

Please share this message to all who may be interested.

The Public Health Nursing Section of the Michigan Public Health Association is seeking nominations for the Excellence in Public Health Nursing Award to be given at the PHN Section Annual Meeting. Please consider nominating Public Health Nurses who are worthy recipients of this award and submit your nomination today to Terrie Wehrwein at [email protected] by January 12, 2024.

Criteria for the award: The nominee must have demonstrated excellence in public health nursing, either in practice, education or research. In addition, the nominee may have demonstrated excellence in leadership, policy development or a creative achievement. The achievement must have led to positive health outcomes for individuals, families, students, and/or communities. The award will be presented during the MPHA-PHN
Annual Section Conference on March 19, 2024. The award includes MPHA-PHN Annual Meeting registration and one year of MPHA membership.

Name of Nominee (Last, First, MI): ​​

Home Address (Street, City, State, Zip):

Phone: ​​ ​ Email: ​​​​
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Nominee is a member of MPHA and the PHN Section​​☐Yes ☐No

Nominee’s current position and employer:
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Name of Nominator (nominator does not need to be a member of MPHA or the PHN Section): ​​​​

Nominator’s current position and employer:
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Please attach the following along with this form:

1. A description of how the nominee meets the criteria for the Excellence in Public Health Nursing Award (please limit the nomination document to 400 words or less).

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2. A copy of the nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae.

Colleagues,

All are welcome to these virtual discussions at no cost.

The next PHN Section Book Discussion is taking a new turn with a discussion of the fictional work Come By Here, by Barbara E. Bull on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 6-7pm. We are honored to have the author join us for this discussion.

The MPHA PHN Section is now offering (free) one Continuing Education credit for participation on our Book Club Discussions. **In addition, the discussion meets state of Michigan content criteria for one contact hour of implicit bias credit** We hope to see you for the discussion of this wonderful book!

The PHN Section can provide a limited number of copies of this acclaimed book to participants interested in joining us for this discussion. If interested in obtaining a copy of this book and joining the online discussion, please respond to Lynn McDaniels ([email protected]) as requests will be honored as they are received. If you have received a free book from us in the past, we would still love for you to join us, but we would ask you to defer requesting a free book so we may provide this benefit to those who may be joining us and have not been able to receive a free book.

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Katherine MacLeod's mysterious gift for intuiting the past plays a significant role in her life, and the life of a new friend. The West Michigan frontier is the setting for a story involving the Underground Railroad and the early settlers of the lumbering era. A young couple must face choices of humanity, survival, and freedom. Their dilemma brings both drama and a deepening relationship. Join us as we discuss this Michigan author's fascinating book about early life in Michigan and the Underground Railroad.

This book is available on Amazon and through the following local bookstores:
Round Lake Bookstore Charlevoix
Melody's Lane, Cheboygan
The Bookstore, Frankfort
Cottage Bookstore, Glen Arbor
The Bookman, Grand Haven
Schuler Books, Grand Rapids
Tip'n the Mitten, Grayling
Leelanau Books, Leland
Book Mark, Ludington
Fort Michilimackinac, Mackinac City
The Landing Gull Gifts, Mackinac Island
Happy Owl Bookshop, Manistee
The Book Nook & Java Shop, Montague
Flying Bear, Newaygo
Storybook Village, Pentwater
Forever Books, St. Joseph
Island Books & Crafts, Sault Ste. Marie
Horizons Book Store, Traverse City

You do NOT need to have read the book to join! FREE & ONLINE.

Please message MPHA if you are interested in joining us.

The MPHA Epidemiology Section is so excited to share their Save the Date for their upcoming 2024 conference. Mark Friday, April 24, 2024 on your calendar now. Registration will be available in early 2024. Please feel free share with other colleagues as well.

October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month. In recognition of this observance Michigan Public Health Association PHN Section joins with public health agencies, practice , families, communities , and institutional partners across the state to promote Infant Safe Sleep Practices .
A Michigan baby dies every two to three days due to sleep-related causes. Between 2010 and 2020 1,597 babies died due to sleep related causes. Sleep related infant deaths are those in which the sleep environment likely contributed to the death. Babies can suffocate when sleeping in an adult bed or on other dangerous sleep surfaces such as couches and armchairs; or with parents, siblings, caregivers, or pets; or with soft objects, such as pillows, blankets, and stuffed toys.
Significant disparities exist in sleep-related infant deaths with Black babies dying at 3.8 times the rate of white babies; and American Indian babies dying at 2.5 times the rate of white babies; Preterm infants are 2.6 times more likely to die in a sleep environment than full term infants. Low birth weight infants (weighing less than 5.5 pounds) are 3.0 times more likely to die than infants weighing 5.5 pounds or more. MPHA PHN section will continue to promote discussions focused on social determinants of health, health care delivery system inequalities and the impact of structural racism and implicit bias as related to health care access, education, and outcomes that contribute to health disparities.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends following the safe sleep steps:
* Infants should sleep alone on their back in a crib, bassinet, or portable play yard.
* Use a firm, flat mattress and a tightly fitted sheet and no other items in the sleep space,
* Avoid allowing your baby to become overheated.
* Babies should sleep in the parent/caregiver’s room close to the parent/caregiver’s bed
on a separate sleep surface.
* Smoke-free and vape-free homes are best for pregnant people and babies.
* Breastfeeding/feeding human milk is encouraged because it is associated with lower
instances of sleep-related infant death.
* Some research has shown a 50% reduction in risk for sudden infant death, when infants
receive breast milk.
Parents, grandparents, relatives, childcare providers, and anyone caring for a baby are urged to learn more about the safe sleep steps. An online training is available FREE
at courses.mihealth.org. Also, visit michigan.gov for more information.
Reference:
American Academy of Pediatrics (2022 Safe Sleep Environment) MDHHS Infant Safe Sleep Proclamation
Michigan.gov Sleep Related Infant Death Infographic
Pediatrics: Breastfeed Reduces Risks of SIDS

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/safe-sleep2

Safe Sleep Information on Safe Sleep for your baby, how to protect your baby's life.

Please join us in congratulating Ella Greene-Moton on a great presentation to a packed Public Health conference at MPPHC2023. She is the president elect for APHA and a valued MPHA member who continues to advocate for public health throughout Michigan and Nationally! APHA Public Health Education and Health Promotion SectionAPHA Community Health Workers Section American Public Health Association

Ella Greene-Moton, President-Elect APHA and member of MPHA providing the Keynote presentation this morning at the Michigan Premier Public Health Conference 2023. Sharing important work and guidance on Community Partnerships.

The Michigan Public Health Association is looking for a dedicated public health professional to fill this position.

Statement on the Importance of Breastfeeding August 2023 – National Breastfeeding Month

Breastfeeding is not a lifestyle choice--it is a public health and racial equity imperative and should be feasible for every family. Public Health Nurses believe that we must address systemic barriers to breastfeeding, including ensuring paid family leave, workplace support, and culturally appropriate breastfeeding support. 1

Breastfeeding provides young children with human milk and results in improved child and maternal health outcomes. It is a key disease prevention strategy for various conditions, including breast and ovarian cancers, serious colds and ear and throat infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, necrotizing enterocolitis, sudden infant death syndrome, asthma, atopic dermatitis, and eczema, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, leukemia – many of which disproportionately impact Black, Brown and Indigenous People.
The American Academy of Pediatrics concludes that “breastfeeding and human milk are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition” and recommends “exclusive breastfeeding for about six months, with continuation of breastfeeding for two years or longer as mutually desired by mother and child. These recommenda􏰀ons are consistent with those of the World Health Organiza􏰀on (WHO).” The AAP further recommends that “implicit bias, structural bias, and structural racism should be addressed to eliminate dispari􏰀es in breas􏰁eeding and improve the health and well-being of all children and families.” 2

Breastfeeding and providing human milk to young children is central to reclaiming traditional birth practices from the detrimental and ongoing impacts of colonialism and chattel slavery on Indigenous and Black communities. Breastfeeding in public is protected under the 2014 “Breastfeeding Anti-Discrimination Act” in Michigan; just as everyone in society benefits from breastfeeding and young children receiving human milk, so must everyone contribute to making breastfeeding and providing human milk to young children accessible to ensure a healthy future for all Michigan residents. 3

Pumping is an alternative to providing human milk to babies directly. Advocating for equitable access to new pumping technology will allow parents to provide human milk to their children in a variety of situations.
Breastfeeding individuals returning to work should know their rights. “The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to provide reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for their nursing child for one year after the child's birth each time such employee has need to express the milk.”4

The Michigan Public Health Association and the Public Health Nursing Section endorse breastfeeding education and support while removing barriers whenever possible during Breastfeeding Month and throughout the year.5

References:
1.August Breastfeeding Month – Michigan Breastfeeding Network (mibreastfeeding.org)
2Policy Statement: Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk, June 27, 2022, The American Academy of Pediatrics Breas􏰁eeding (aap.org)
3Michigan Breastfeeding Anti-Discrimination Act h􏰂p://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(cz1ogy131h5rsm0wmzjll5qu))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-Act-197- of-2014
4The pump act was enacted in 2022 https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pump-at-work
5The Michigan Breastfeeding Plan: State Strategies To Advance Breastfeeding Practice 2021-2024
8-15-23

FLSA Protections to Pump at Work The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

All are welcome to these virtual discussions at no cost.
The next PHN Section Book Discussion on The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Is tomorrow August 29, 6-7pm. This topic was recently in the news as Mrs. Lacks’ family reached a settlement with
with a science and technology company that it says used cells taken without Lacks' consent in the 1950s to develop products it later sold for a profit.

The MPHA PHN Section is now offering (free) one Continuing Education credit for participation on our Book Club Discussions. We hope to see you for the discussion of this wonderful book! It is not necessary to read the book to participate.

Mark your calendars for our next discussion:
The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee on November 28th, 2023, 6-7pm.

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We are so excited to invite you to the 2023 MPHA Public Health Summit on Thursday, July 27. Here are the details:

Join us TONIGHT!

The MPHA Board of Directors is presenting a virtual Book Discussion of Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha's book on the Flint Water Crisis, What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City on Tuesday, June 27th from 6-6:30pm. Dr Mona will be joining us for this discussion.

This will be a virtual event. Please email: [email protected] to request the link.

Our discussion will begin at 6pm to hear Dr Mona and at 6:30 the moderator will begin discussion of Warmth... using the same zoom link.

The PHN Section Book Discussion on Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isobel Wilkerson will follow Dr. Mona on June 27th, 6:30-7:30pm.

The MPHA PHN Section is now offering (free) one Continuing Education credit for participation on our Book Club Discussions.

We hope to see you for discussions of these wonderful books next week! It is not necessary to read the books in order to participate.

Mark your calendars for our subsequent discussions:
The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot on August 29,2023, 6-7pm
The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee on November 28th, 2023, 6-7pm

The MPHA Board of Directors is presenting a virtual Book Discussion of Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha's book on the Flint Water Crisis, What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City on Tuesday, June 27th from 6-6:30pm. Dr Mona will be joining us for this discussion.

This will be a virtual event. Please email: [email protected] to request the link.

Our discussion will begin at 6pm to hear Dr Mona and at 6:30 the moderator will begin discussion of Warmth... using the same zoom link.

The PHN Section Book Discussion on Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isobel Wilkerson will follow Dr. Mona on June 27th, 6:30-7:30pm.

The MPHA PHN Section is now offering (free) one Continuing Education credit for participation on our Book Club Discussions.

We hope to see you for discussions of these wonderful books next week! It is not necessary to read the books in order to participate.

Mark your calendars for our subsequent discussions:
The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot on August 29,2023, 6-7pm
The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee on November 28th, 2023, 6-7pm

Please join the Michigan Public Health Nursing section in congratulating Christine Diatto BSN RN on receiving the award for Excellence in Public Health Nursing Practice. Christine is a Public Health Nurse working for the Oakland County Health Division. She was nominated for her leadership and outreach related to Mpox disease.

Please join the Michigan Public Health Nursing Section in celebrating Kathleen V. Carsten MSN, RN on receiving the award for Public Health Nursing Community Service. Kathleen is a Faith Community Nurse at St. Aloysius in Detroit. She was nominated because of her service to the vulnerable, poor, and homeless population in Detroit. Kathleen has been a preceptor for over 500 Nursing students, representing schools across southeast Michigan

The Public Health Nursing section would like to acknowledge Nutrena Tate PhD, MBA, APRN, CPNP-BC received the award for Public Health Nursing Education and Research. Dr. Tate is currently the Associate Dean of the School of Nursing at University of Detroit Mercy. In addition to her academic leadership, she was nominated because of her work with Detroit residents, focusing on health disparities and the needs of marginalized populations.

The MPHA Public Health Nursing section would like to acknowledge
Naomi E. Ervin PhD, RN, PHCNS-BC-Retired, FNAP, FAAN received the Lifetime Achievement award for Excellence in Public Health Nursing. Dr. Ervin has been an active nurse in the field of Public Health for over 50 years. She has been involved with numerous research activities and been in a multitude of leadership positions. Naomi has been an active member of MPHA for that same period. In the PHN Section, she is a critical member of the Planning Committee and is central to identifying and contacting speakers for our annual PHN Section Conference.

MPHA PHN Section 2022-23 Annual Report
Public Health Nursing Section
Between February 5, 2022, and March 5, 2023, we sent out 54 PHN Section Updates via email; an average of 4.2 per month
 Thirty were for CE opportunities
 Five were related to diversity & health equity topics (not CE opportunities)
 All contained information pertinent to PHNs.
We conducted three virtual Book Discussions. Beginning in March, we began offering free CE for participation in the Book Club discussions through a great partnership with MSU College of Nursing.
 8-16-22
 11-15-22
 3-7-23
 Additional discussions are planned for June, August, and November 2023
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates. The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall.
How to Talk to a Climate Denier by Lee McIntyre
We presented one virtual conference (5.5 CE awarded).
 3-29-22 What to Say? Having Conversations About Social Justice
Other activities:
 The PHN Section recognized three amazing Public Health Nurses for their practice excellence.
 Excellence in Academic Public Health Nursing awarded to Jenni L. Hoffman DNP, RN, FNP-C,
CLNC, FAANP
 Excellence in Public Health Nursing Leadership awarded to Letha Martin, BSN, RN
 Excellence in Public Health Nursing Practice awarded to Jen Erskine, BSN, RN
 Four section members are also members of the MPHA Board of Directors: Joan Bickes, Naomi Ervin, Crystal Hepburn and Suzanne Keep. Suzanne is serving as President-Elect of the Board until July 2023 when she assumes the role as President of the Board of Directors.
 Active representation to the Coalition of Nursing Organizations in Michigan (COMON) quarterly meetings. www.comonmi.com
 Member of the Violence Prevention Stakeholder Group that is working to assess the prevalence of violence against nurses in Michigan and develop training coordinated by the Office of Nursing Programs (ONP) in the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. A training module is in development and is being field tested.
 Member of the Transition to Practice Module Development Stakeholder Group coordinated by the ONP. The Workgroup is planning to review and update the current Transition to Practice Modules. There are currently three modules available for new nurses on the website www.minurse.org . They are “Communication in Healthcare,” “Safety in Healthcare,” and “Evidence-based Practice.” These modules are located at Michigan Professional Nursing Development (minurse.org) . They are free to access and award free CE.
 Member of the Michigan RN Licensure Survey Workgroup. This group develops the annual survey and analyzes the results for publication statewide.
 Suzanne Keep represented PHN Section on the Thermo Fisher grant obtained by MPHA

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 Developed an additional Goal for the PHN Section to increase the PHN presence in social media. Public Health Nursing Section
Several Executive Committee members have been posting to the MPHA account on Facebook.
Future plans include expansion to Twitter and Instagram.
 The Michigan Premier Public Health Conference is planned for October 2-3, 2023, at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire, MI. MPHA is one of the sponsoring organizations. Michigan Premier Public Health Conference | Michigan Association for Local Public Health (malph.org)
Presented at the PHN Section Annual Conference March 28, 2023, by Pam Anzicek, MSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC
Chair, Public Health Nursing Section
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www.MIPHA.org

MPHA – Michigan Public Health Association Since 2018, the Michigan Public Health Association has been practicing healthy meetings and events. MPHA hosts three annual conferences – Public Health Nursing, Epidemiology, and Summit – and we support creating a healthy environment for all of our members and conference attendees by providing h...