a journey into nonprofits and community resources sandra ludewig, gina miraglia, michael soohoo,...
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A journey into nonprofits and community resources
Sandra Ludewig, Gina Miraglia, Michael Soohoo, Michael Stiles
Perinatal Cooperative
What is Perinatal Cooperative?Services South Jersey pregnant womenCreates cost-effective resourcesProviding Education programsSurveying and Data CollectionMom’s Quit Connection
Kelly Mclaughlin:
Health Educator with Mom’s Quit connectionWorking on Masters of Public Health Bachelor's HPFM from RowanPerinatal cooperative was her first post-grad job
High job satisfaction
What does Kelly do as a Health Educator?
Mom’s Quit ConnectionTravel 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 projectsProvide information for circumstantial issuesHurricane recovery Developmental care of children where second hand
smoke is prevalent.
Job Specifications
Non for ProfitEducation: Bachelors or MastersAdvancement: With further education Salary: 40,000-50,000Stress Level: Medium to HighTravelJob Satisfaction: High
Ranked #1 Public Health ProgramQuality:
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
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Ranked #2 Public Health ProgramDiverse 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
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
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 AssociationAmerican 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
Our Site Visit
Final ThoughtsQuestions?