Thank you Carrie Bennett!

Drug Overdose Prevention Coordinator at the

Indiana Department of Health

"Carrie takes on A LOT of work and exceeds expectations in every way possible. Even when the work is overwhelming, you can see her passion and desire to make a difference within her department and the state of Indiana. She is always open to feedback and is a great communicator, which are some of the characteristics that make her an incredible leader."

Submitted by Sara Rivera

You can nominate a Public Health Hero too!

We're accepting nominations to feature Indiana's public health heroes each month, including the governmental and non-governmental workforce, professionals in community-based organizations, clinical care partners, academic faculty and staff, and students. Use this form to nominate a peer, colleague, or even yourself!

The Health Equity Action Team (convened by Health by Design and the Indiana Public Health Association) is hosting the virtual Health Equity Summit: Health Equity in Action on Thursday, June 23 and Friday, June 24. We are seeking Indiana organizations working in the health equity space to present their work during a “Local Fireside Chat” session on June 24 at 10:45 – 11:45a EST.  

If your agency is actively implementing health equity practices, please submit an abstract here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/22HESABSTRACTS 

Additionally, please share this information with others in your network who may be interested. 

Abstract submissions will be accepted through Tuesday, May 10th. Please contact Betsy Prentice (bprentice@hbdin.org) with questions. 

Celebrate your public health student's graduation with a gift that keeps on giving: an IPHA membership!

Public health graduates and early-career professionals with an IPHA membership gain access to networking opportunities, discounted trainings, policy and advocacy updates and opportunities, and a way to refine their professional skills and continue deepening their public health knowledge.

As we focus on developing the public health workforce in Indiana, graduating public health students have a vital role to play in the future of Indiana's public health. An IPHA membership is the perfect way to thank a graduating intern or celebrate friends' and family members' work!

On April 6th, we convened the inaugural IPHA Student Advisory Group! This group of students and university faculty & staff will serve as a connector between Indiana students with an interest in public health and IPHA leadership, with the goal of cultivating meaningful student experiences with IPHA. The group will be planning and implementing student engagement strategies in the coming months – stay tuned for updates! 

Welcome to our 9 student members and 3 university liaisons: 

• Christian Mireles 
• Holly Westerkamp 
• Htayni Sui 
• Jenna Bednarski 
• Jenny Sheets 
• Kylie Beaudreau 

• Divin Seda Ngangu 
• Sidney Smith 
• Tenzin Ngawang 
• Andrea Janota 
• Dr. Angelitta Britt-Spells 
• Dr. Eric Wetzel 

IPHA extends a warm welcome to our newest IPHA members who joined us in April!

• Sara Abdalla
• Robin Jackson
• Adriana Shires
• Susan Foster
• Kristina Box
• Brisa Arriaga
• Eric Walsh-Buhi
• Abbie Zhang
• Benita Reed
• Cara Wilson
• Tammie Nelson
• Jessica Majors
• Luke Brennan

• Miranda Spitznagle
• Melissa Titus
• Keylee Wright
• Tedd Grain
• Laura Mejia
• Kora Beasley
• Jerry Little
• Grace Dyer
• Staci Walters
• Sylvia Saxena
• Monica Eggebrecht
• Jeanine Mikell

Upcoming IPHA Meetings:

Virtual Monthly Meet-Up

Tuesday, May 17, 12-1:00 p.m.

Click here to register.

IPHA Policy & Advocacy Meeting

Wednesday, May 18, 2-4:00 p.m.

Click here to register.

Governor's Public Health Commission Meeting

Thursday, May 19, 1:00 p.m.

Click here for the livestream link.

Health Equity Action Team Meeting

Thursday, May 26, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Click here to register.

Health Equity Summit: Health Equity in Action

June 23-4 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

Click here to register.

Other Public Health Events & Resources:

Events

• Public Health Prepared is offering Continuous QI: Reflection for Practitioners and Researchers. The QI Reflection for Practitioners is May 12. and the session for Researchers is May 13.

• IU Bloomington School of Public Health is hosting a Juneteenth Health Series that is free to the public. With sessions on May 17, and June 20, this series will dive into the intersections of racism and public health.
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Funding Opportunities

• The Indiana Department of Health Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity is offering a Youth Adolescent Physical Activity Grant. Applications are due May 20. Learn about the grant and apply here.

Resources:

• The 2022 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps National Findings Report is out. You can read the full report here!

• The Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC) has launched a new legislative advocacy initiative called SHIFTING THE NARRATIVE, developed by and for people in the disability, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and aging communities. Participants receive $1,000 stipends and can fill out this interest form.

• The TEACH Initiative is facilitating Latinx Girls Matter Listening Session for Latinx girls ages 12-24. Participants will be compensated for their participation in the confidential session. Sign up here. (O para llenar la encuesta en español, haga clic aquí).

• Check out Together We Will mini-action grants and technical support in eight different public health program areas here.

• The Coalition to End Social Isolation is seeking input from organizations that address or plan to address social isolation, loneliness, or social connection in older adults. Complete the survey here.

• Public Health and You trainings from Expand: Indiana University's Portal to Professional Education are available online. Budgetary Administration in Public Health trainings are also available!

• The IUPUI ECHO Center is partnering with the Indiana Minority Health Coalition to launch a new continuing education program on Minority Maternal Health. The program launches today, and you can learn more here.