The TTUHSC Office of Global Health (OGH) invites you to attend an ongoing lecture series on issues related to global health and building healthy communities. The lectures will be held twice a month at 12:00 noon CT. Invited guest speakers will share their personal stories and experiences. Everyone is invited to attend. Free lunch will be provided to the first 50 attendees!
Understanding the Health Profile of Immigrants and Their Relevance to the Health Care System
- Speaker: Jeff Dennis, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine
- Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2016
- Time: 12:00 noon CT
- Location: ACB 110
Dr. Dennis conducts population health research in the Dept. of Internal Medicine, analyzing large databases to understand disparities in health outcomes or services. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Colorado, with a specialization in population health and demography. In recent years, he has co-authored multiple publications examining the health of Mexican immigrants to the U.S. Prior to coming to TTUHSC, he spent 5 years as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
The WHO estimates that 214 million people worldwide are international migrants, residing somewhere other than their country of origin. Understanding the health profile of migrant and refugee populations is relevant to both sending and receiving countries for economic reasons, as well as for the provision of health care services. This presentation examines recent research on the health profile of immigrant populations worldwide, with an in-depth focus on immigrants to the United States.
Free lunch will be provided to the first 50 attendees!
This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP is necessary. Meals will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
Want to reserve your meal for this lecture?
Bring a large bottle of baby powder to the Office of Global Health (2B410) on the Monday or Tuesday prior and we’ll reserve a meal for you!!!! Please note: reserved meals will be held until 12:05 at which time any unclaimed meals will be given away.
The Office of Global Health (OGH) will be collecting newborn items for Casa Materna throughout the spring semester. Located in Nicaragua, Casa Materna serves as a resource for expectant mothers residing in rural communities surrounding Jinotega.
For more information about the Global Health Lecture Series, please contact OGH at 806-743-2901 or e-mail globalhealth@ttuhsc.edu.
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