Perinatal Cooperative Sandra Ludewig Gina Miraglia Michael Soohoo

Perinatal Cooperative Sandra Ludewig, Gina Miraglia, Michael Soohoo, Michael Stiles A journey into nonprofits and community resources

What is Perinatal Cooperative? Services South Jersey pregnant women Creates cost-effective resources Providing Education programs Surveying and Data Collection Mom’s Quit Connection

Kelly Mclaughlin: Health Educator with Mom’s Quit connection Working on Masters of Public Health Bachelor's HPFM from Rowan Perinatal cooperative was her first post-grad job High job satisfaction

What does Kelly do as a Health Educator? Mom’s Quit Connection Travel to underprivileged areas Provides information about smoking and it’s detrimental health effects to mothers and babies alike Gives advice and free counsel on how to stop smoking Referrals to other agencies

Health Education Continued Provides information and direction for mothers on how to care for children during pregnancy and development Assigned projects Provide information for circumstantial issues Hurricane recovery Developmental care of children where second hand smoke is prevalent.

Job Specifications Non for Profit Education: Bachelors or Masters Advancement: With further education Salary: 40, 000 -50, 000 Stress Level: Medium to High Travel Job Satisfaction: High

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Ranked #1 Public Health Program Quality: Top science, research, and practice ● Diversity: ○ Students from many backgrounds come together ● Flexibility: ○ Part-time: online courses ○ Full-time: 11 months, learn and work with 600 professionals

UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Ranked #2 Public Health Program Diverse Learning: Classes, lab work, fieldwork, internships, practica, volunteer work, and research ● Experience: ○ Global practice and leadership experience ● Visitors from around the world: ○ Enhance networking and relationships

University of Pittsburgh Public Health ● Ranked #13 Public Health Programs ● Covers Certified in Public Health Exam ($400) ● Experience: ○ Organizations and research ● Collaborates: ○ Schools of law, social work, public and international affairs, and their 5 other schools of health sciences

SOPHE Society for Public Health Education ● Founded in 1950 ● Represented by 4, 000 ● Online application (New member, renewal, student, etc. . ) Mission Statement ● Provide global leadership to the profession of health education and health promotion and to promote the health of society Values ● Delivering quality products and services ● Professional Preparation ● Leadership/Development

American School Health Association American Associations of School Physicians (1927) by 325 physicians. 1936 name change Mission Statement Transform all schools into places where every student learns and thrives. Healthy students who learn and achieve in safe and healthy environments nurtured by caring adults functioning within coordinated school and community support systems. Professional growth through networking. Continuing education

American Public Health Association ● Founded 1872 by Dr. Stephen Smith ● Over 30, 000 member ● Mission Statement ● ○ Improve the Health of the public ○ Science and industry resources ○ Networking and professional development ○ Leading peer reviewed research journal ○ Nation's largest student-led public health organization Annual public health meeting ● 12, 000 attendees ● 1, 000 scientific sessions ● 600 exhibitors

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