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The Intersection of Data and Equity
Network member spotlight with Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board
Members and staff of the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board wanted to know more about how to build more equity into data systems and make more data-informed decisions. The community health board applied for and was awarded a Regional Health Equity Networks grant to use to provide this training. Stephany Medina, Program Manager and Public Health Planner for the community health board, remembered attending an excellent data equity training by an organization named We All Count while working for a member of the Feeding America network.
“It was important to learn together so we were coming from a place of shared language and understanding of data equity.” - Stephany Medina, Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board
Community health board staff got together with Heather Krause from We All Count to plan and offer a two-part virtual training, called “Foundations of Data Equity.” It was customized for people who were not experienced data analysts and emphasized a community perspective. Representatives from local public health, nonprofits, academic institutions, public schools, the Minnesota Department of Health, and others registered for the training, which was held in early April 2023.
“The folks from the Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community (Health Board) training asked some really fabulous questions that are directly related to the importance of making thoughtful, equity-informed choices for the unique needs of projects rather than try to develop some type of across-the-board checklist of best practices. They’re well set up for small, sustainable steps – which is the ideal (in order) to find success in equity and data projects.” - Heather Krause, We All Count
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Keep reading: The Intersection of Data and Equity: Network member spotlight with Carlton-Cook-Lake-St. Louis Community Health Board
 Source: We All Count
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More from the Health Equity Networks...
An update from Shor, project supervisor
Breathe in that beautiful spring air! Our Minnesota Health Equity Networks team got to breathe in some spring air together on our team retreat in Bemidji, Minnesota in May!
 Above: Minnesota Health Equity Networks team gathered at the source of the Mississippi at Lake Itasca near Bemidji, Minnesota.
We just wrapped up our third statewide gathering, and had some meaningful conversations about the topic of Intersectionality and how it shows up in health equity work across the state. Our colleagues who are doing work at the intersections of rural life and mental health shared what they are noticing and learning across the state.
We are thrilled about how our programming has been going so far and with all the engagement from folks across the state. In the last nine months we have:
- Met one-on-one with over 350 folks across the state
- Welcomed over 550 people into regional gatherings
- Welcomed over 400 people into statewide gatherings
- Welcomed over 750 people into our trainings
- Provided 25 organizations with funding to do health equity and engagement work
We have made nearly 2000 individual touch points through the Networks, and we see this as a testament to the hard work happening across the state.
It is so important for us to continue to provide programming and gatherings that are responsive to your needs as best we can.
Please take five minutes to fill out this survey about what you want to see in our next years trainings and gatherings: Minnesota Health Equity Networks: Program Feedback Form
Take care,
shor
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Request training, technical assistance, and facilitation
Are you looking for support around health equity and community engagement?
The Minnesota Health Equity Networks are honored to provide support for network members, local public health, Tribal public health and our other partners in the public health system in doing the important work of health equity and community engagement.
To request support, please complete our request form below. Please allow up to 2-3 weeks for a response as our team reviews your request. We appreciate your patience as we work to accommodate your request and the multiple others we receive.
Once we receive and review your request, our team will set up a short phone call to clarify needs, expectations, and next steps.
Request: Minnesota Health Equity Networks -- Training, TA, and Facilitation Request Form
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Training sessions and statewide meetings
June 7 (2:30-4:00 PM): Navigating power, part 2
The Minnesota Health Equity Networks will continue our conversation from Navigating power, part 1. Learn how to navigate power in more intentional and equitable ways! During this training you will learn how to navigate power in relationships, how power dynamics influence communication and conflict, and create understanding about what dynamics exist within a team or community.
View the presentation slides from Part 1: Navigating power, part 1: Presentation slides (PDF)
Regional gatherings
Regional gatherings are free and open to all. Participate in one region, or more than one! All regional gatherings below are virtual unless otherwise indicated.
Southwest:
Tuesday, July 11 (1:00-3:00 PM)
Hybrid: Online and in person at the City of Marshall Conference Room (344 West Main Street, Marshall, MN 56258)
Northwest:
Tuesday, July 18 (12:00-3:00 PM)
In person, location TBD
Metro:
Wednesday, July 19 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual
NEW: South Central:
An added gathering for our Southern region! This gathering will include similar content as our Southwest and Southeast gatherings.
Wednesday, July 19 (2:00-3:00 PM)
Virtual
Northeast:
Tuesday, July 25 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Virtual
Central:
Wednesday, July 26 (10:00-11:30 AM)
Virtual
Southeast:
Thursday, July 27 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Hybrid: Online and in person at Winona County Public Health Conference Room A (202 West 3rd Street, Winona, MN 55987)
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Virtual connection forum: Bang the Table
The Regional Health Equity networks are now using Bang the Table to connect online!
Bang the Table is a space where we can all connect and share resources in between our network gatherings and trainings.
How to join:
- Visit Welcome to the Minnesota Health Equity Networks Connections!
- In the top right corner, click "register." We ask people in our community to register so that we can have a safe and welcoming place for people to engage and share resources.
- Fill in the form. After that, you will be able to join Bang the Table and see regional pages and statewide activity.
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