Events
IPHAM Webinars
The IPHAM Webinar Series is a weekly public health webinar held on Thursdays at 12 PM Central.
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painTRAINER: Increasing access to pain coping skills training for people with chronic pain
Thursday, April 24
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Hughes Auditorium, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611 map it
In person and online
This talk will describe development, evaluation, and next steps for painTRAINER®, an online, self-completed pain coping skills training program. PainTRAINER is informed by a cognitive behavioral therapy approach – the gold standard non-pharmacologic, behavioral treatment for chronic pain – and is currently freely available to the public. Its efficacy and effectiveness are supported by NIH-funded trials. Discussion will include consideration of the benefits and challenges of delivering this training online.
Featuring:
Christine M Rini, PhD
Professor Medical Social Sciences
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Co-Leader, Cancer Control & Survivorship Program
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Implementation Research Institute Fellowship Showcase
Thursday, May 15
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Online
The Center for Dissemination & Implementation Science and the Division of Implementation Science in the Department of Medical Social Sciences will will host four Implementation Research Institute (IRI) postdoctoral fellows, showcasing groundbreaking work on novel strategies for implementing evidence-based treatment and harm reduction interventions for SUDs, improving access to and quality of evidence-based care, preventing and addressing behavioral health emergencies among populations at risk for posttraumatic stress and suicide, and promoting mental health equity among Latino/a/e young people.
Featuring:
Margaret (Maggie) Lowenstein, MD, MPhil, MSHP
General internist, addiction medicine physician, and an assistant professor of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine.
Ruben G. Martinez, PhD
Assistant professor and acting associate director of the BRIDGE program in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University.
Corianna E. Sichel, PhD
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Allison Stafford, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor at Duke University School of Nursing with a program of research centered on promoting mental health equity among Latino/a/e young people.
Public Health seminar series—Improving pregnancy and postpartum health through patient navigation
Thursday, May 29
12:00 - 1:00 PM
In person and online
**This seminar is offered as a HYBRID event: join us IN-PERSON or ONLINE. Please RSVP regardless and indicate your intended mode. The in-person event will be held in Hughes Auditorium of the Lurie Medical Research Building at 303 E. Superior; Chicago. Lunch will be provided for in person attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.**
Many racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities exist in maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. The postpartum period is a particularly challenging time when the risk of morbidity rises yet care is fragmented, and inequities exist in the receipt of high-quality postpartum care. This talk will discuss the limitations of the current care system for low-income postpartum people, the role of social determinants in affecting pregnancy and postpartum health, and how additional support services – such as from patient navigators – can improve health and health care quality for birthing individuals. This talk will present findings from the Navigating New Motherhood randomized trial and its ancillary implementation studies and present areas for future work to improve obstetric health equity.
Featuring:
Lynn M Yee, MD, MPH
Thomas J. Watkins Memorial Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Upcoming Events
Apr
24
Public Health seminar series—painTRAINER: Increasing access to pain coping skills training for people with chronic pain
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This talk will describe development, evaluation, and next steps for painTRAINER , an online, self-completed pain coping skills training program. PainTRAINER is informed by a cognitive behavioral therapy approach the gold standard non-pharmacologic, behavioral treatment for chronic pain and is currently freely available to the public. Its efficacy and effectiveness are supported by NIH-funded trials. Discussion will include consideration of the benefits and challenges of delivering this training online.
Featuring:
Christine M Rini, PhD|
Professor Medical Social Sciences
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Co-Leader, Cancer Control & Survivorship Program
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
May
01
Synthesizing Supported Decision-Making, Supported Engagement and Greater Autonomy for Autistic and Neurodivergent Individuals - Nanette Elster | Kayhan Parsi | Devon Price
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Master of Arts in Medical Humanities & Bioethics Program
Presents
A Montgomery Lecture
Synthesizing Supported Decision-Making, Supported Engagement
and Greater Autonomy for Autistic and Neurodivergent Individuals
Speakers:
Nanette Elster, JD, MPH
Professor of Bioethics, Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Kayhan Parsi, JD, PhD, HEC-C
Professor of Bioethics, Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Devon Price, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Loyola University Chicago
This panel presentation focuses on the concept of supported engagement which builds on the recent trend away from guardianship or conservatorship to the more flexible approach of supported decision-making. Over half of the states now have legislation that allows individuals with intellectual disability to seek the support of a trusted friend or relative to help make healthcare decisions while still retaining full decision-making authority. The concept of supported engagement builds on this concept by acknowledging that autistic and neurodivergent individuals need not only support in the form of trusted individuals but also coordinated and individualized resources in order to have a flourishing life. The presentation will also challenge the "pathological demand avoidance" profile of autism: the argument being that this, in fact, is a persistent drive toward autonomy and respect for individual dignity. This suggests that one of the major ways institutions fail autistic patients and students is by ignoring the autistic person s own personal goals, desires, and feelings. The numerous struggles other disabled communities face in uplifting autonomy (even within theoretically friendly spaces) will also be considered. A synthesis will be drawn between the philosophy of supported decision-making and the need for greater autonomy for disabled persons.
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE ONLY**
REGISTER HERE
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May
14
Global Health Education Day
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Hosted by the Center for Global Health Education, Global Health Education Day is an exciting opportunity to draw together global health researchers, educators, and students. This year's event will be hosted at the Lurie Medical Research Center and feature a poster session, workshop, and impressive keynote lecture, followed by a closing reception. A full agenda can be found below.
Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Lurie Medical Research Center
303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Event Agenda:
Welcome: 12:00 - 12:15 p.m.
Ryan Family Atrium
Lunch and Poster Session: 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Ryan Family Atrium
*Lunch will be provided
Keynote Address: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
"What Knowledge Matters?: Considerations for Global Health Scholarship"
Baldwin Auditorium
Susan van Schalkwyk, MPhil, PhD, was one of South Africa's first full professors in health professions education. She is a Professor Emeritus in Health Professions Education and most recently served as the Executive Head of the Department of Health Professions Education (DHPE) at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Her research interests include teaching and learning in the health professions, with a specific focus on postgraduate studies and academic writing. She is a founding member of the Bellagio Global Health Education Initiative, an interdisciplinary, multinational effort to advance global health education worldwide.
Keynote Address: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
"Incorporating Global Health into your Career in an Ethical, Sustainable, Anticolonial Way"
Baldwin Auditorium
Megan L. Schultz, MD, MA, is a global health professional passionate about building healthcare capacity in LMIC through adult education, training programs, and curriculum development. Her work aims to progress social justice in global health. Dr. Schultz sees patients as a Pediatric Emergency Physician at Children's Wisconsin. At the Medical College of Wisconsin, she also serves as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, and is the Director of Global Child Health, and Co-Director of their Global Health Scholarly Concentration.
Awards and Closing Reception: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ryan Family Atrium
*Refreshments and small bites will be served
The Center for Global Health Education is proudly a member of the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health.
May
15
Implementation Research Institute Fellowship Showcase
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
**ZOOM ONLY**
The Center for Dissemination & Implementation Science and the Division of Implementation Science in the Department of Medical Social Sciences will host four Implementation Research Institute (IRI) postdoctoral fellows, showcasing groundbreaking work on novel strategies for implementing evidence-based treatment and harm reduction interventions for SUDs, improving access to and quality of evidence-based care, preventing and addressing behavioral health emergencies among populations at risk for posttraumatic stress and suicide, and promoting mental health equity among Latino/a/e young people.
Featuring:
Margaret (Maggie) Lowenstein, MD, MPhil, MSHP
General internist, addiction medicine physician, and an assistant professor of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine.
Ruben G. Martinez, PhD
Assistant professor and acting associate director of the BRIDGE program in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University.
Corianna E. Sichel, PhD
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Allison Stafford, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor at Duke University School of Nursing with a program of research centered on promoting mental health equity among Latino/a/e young people.
May
15
Wayfinding Through the Human Genome - The 4th Annual Carlos Montezuma Native Health Lecture - Keolu Fox
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program
Presents in Co-Sponsorship with the
Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR)
Keolu Fox, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Anthropology
University of California, San Diego
Wayfinding Through the Human Genome
Keolu s research uses genetic data to rewrite the narratives of Indigenous people, emphasizing that the human genome, much like the vast Pacific Ocean, contains clues about our history, health, and future. By studying the genomes of Polynesian descendants of ancient navigators, his work not only highlights the complex migration patterns that brought them to distant islands like Hawaii and Tahiti but also offers insights into modern health challenges faced by these communities. In this lecture, Keolu will discuss how genomics can serve as a tool for land reclamation, public health improvements, and cultural preservation. He emphasizes the need for ethical, community-driven research models that prioritize benefit-sharing and cultural sustainability over extractive scientific practices. By incorporating Indigenous values and decision-making, his approach seeks to return agency to the communities that have historically been marginalized in genomic studies. Keolu s vision extends beyond academia, with aspirations to develop mobile genomic technologies that could bring research directly to remote communities, revolutionizing conservation genetics and healthcare delivery. This lecture will provide a fascinating look at how the past informs the future, offering a new path forward in genomics that aligns with the global push toward inclusivity, equity, and sustainability in science.
This annual lecture is named in honor of Carlos Montezuma, the first Native American graduate of Northwestern University s medical school.
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE ONLY**
REGISTER HERE
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May
29
30 Days Out: Medicaid and Consent to Sterilization in the US - Sarah Rodriguez | Katie Watson | Chloe Matovina
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Master of Arts in Medical Humanities & Bioethics Program
Presents
A Montgomery Lecture
With
Panelists:
Sarah B. Rodriguez, PhD
Associate Professor of Instruction, Global Health Studies
Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences
Lecturer, Medical Education, Feinberg School of Medicine
Faculty, Graduate Program in Medical Humanities & Bioethics
Katie Watson, JD
Professor of Medical Education, Medical Social Sciences, and OB/GYN
Faculty, Graduate Program in Medical Humanities & Bioethics
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chloe Matovina, MD, MA
OB/GYN Resident
Alum, MD/MA in Medical Humanities &
Bioethics Dual-Degree Program
Northwestern Medicine
30 Days Out: Medicaid and Consent to Sterilization in the US
Since the 1970s, people insured by Medicaid who want a tubal ligation or vasectomy need to consent to a sterilization at least 30 days before the procedure. This rule was inspired by a history of unconsented sterilizations and designed to prevent future abuse. Performing a tubal ligation at the time of delivery is the safest and most efficient practice for pregnant people who will be finished with their childbearing after they deliver and want the procedure, yet in practice the 30-day rule has prevented some patients insured by Medicaid from getting this standard-of-care treatment package. Some argue this waiting period is no longer clinically or ethically justifiable, and obstetrician objections to this policy have escalated in recent years. A reproductive rights attorney, a reproductive health historian, and a second-year OBGYN resident will discuss historical, clinical, and legal aspects of this waiting period, and consider arguments for removing and keeping it.
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE ONLY**
REGISTER HERE
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
May
29
Public Health seminar series—Improving pregnancy and postpartum health through patient navigation
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
**This seminar is offered as a HYBRID event: join us IN-PERSON or ONLINE. Please RSVP regardless and indicate your intended mode. The in-person event will be held in Hughes Auditorium of the Lurie Medical Research Building at 303 E. Superior; Chicago. Lunch will be provided for in person attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.**
Many racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities exist in maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. The postpartum period is a particularly challenging time when the risk of morbidity rises yet care is fragmented, and inequities exist in the receipt of high-quality postpartum care. This talk will discuss the limitations of the current care system for low-income postpartum people, the role of social determinants in affecting pregnancy and postpartum health, and how additional support services such as from patient navigators can improve health and health care quality for birthing individuals. This talk will present findings from the Navigating New Motherhood randomized trial and its ancillary implementation studies and present areas for future work to improve obstetric health equity.
This event is presented in partnership with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine's Medical Faculty Council.
Featuring:
Lynn M Yee, MD, MPH
Thomas J. Watkins Memorial Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
May
30
Master of Public Health: Community-Based Project Poster Session
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Master of Public Health Program (MPH) at Northwestern University invites you to attend the next Applied Practice Experience (APEx) Poster Session on Friday, May 30, 2025. At this event, MPH students will present their community-based project.
CELEBRATE our MPH students' accomplishments as they present their APEx project, a community-based project that aims to meet the needs of a community parter organization and the population it serves.
LEARN about the wide range of public health projects happening in Chicago and beyond.
NETWORK with members of the public health community at Northwestern and at community organizations across the Chicagoland area.
Refreshments will be provided.
Parking passes are available for community partners.
Jun
11
"Promises and Pitfalls of a 20-Year Journey Through Academic Global Health" IGH Seminar Featuring Mark J. Siedner, MD, MPH
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Havey Institute for Global Health Seminar Series is held the first Wednesday of each month, September through July, and features the research and ideas of outstanding global health leaders at Feinberg, the larger Northwestern community, and beyond.
"Promises and Pitfalls of a 20-Year Journey Through Academic Global Health"
Our speaker for June is:
Mark J. Siedner, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Distinguished Physician, Medical Practice Evaluation Center, Massachusetts General Hospital
Clinical Faculty, Africa Health Research Institute
About the speaker:
Mark Siedner is a clinical epidemiologist with research partnerships in Uganda and South Africa, and a scientific focus on improving health and quality of life for people living with HIV in low-income countries. He also practices clinical infectious diseases and serves as the primary research mentor to over a dozen trainees and faculty across the globe. He is the proud recipient of the Harvard Medical School Young Mentor Award.
For more information on the Havey Institute for Global Health, check out the website:
https://www.globalhealth.northwestern.edu
Jul
09
July IGH Seminar
Online - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Havey Institute for Global Health Seminar Series is held the first Wednesday of each month, September through July, and features the research and ideas of outstanding global health leaders at Feinberg, the larger Northwestern community, and beyond.
Our speaker for July is:
TBD