CPHHE Center for Promoting Health and Health Equity

04/02/2026

Join us in celebrating National Public Health Week with Creighton University! 🌍

Explore resources, events, and conversations highlighting how public health impacts our communities and why it matters now more than ever. From health equity to community well-being, it all starts with us.

Learn more and get involved: Check it out here
https://www.creighton.edu/nphw

National Public Health Week is a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health.

04/01/2026

We're excited to share the CPHHE March Newsletter!

03/26/2026

Stay Connected With Us!

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03/26/2026

Join us for Common Ground!

🌟 Join Us for March 27th Common Ground! 🌟

Creighton University’s Community-Oriented Primary Care (COPC) Program invites you to an inspiring and knowledge‑filled session of Common Ground, our long‑standing interprofessional forum focused on health disparities.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Joy D. Doll, OTD, OTR/L, Program Director of the Health Informatics Program at Creighton University, who will be presenting on:
🔍 “Data Driven Decision Making: Building Capacity for Evidence‑Based Practice”

This is a wonderful opportunity for students, faculty, community members, and professionals to explore how data can empower more informed, equitable, and effective practices in healthcare and community settings.
📅 Date: Friday, March 27th, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (CT)
💻 Zoom Link: https://creighton.zoom.us/j/93321067278
Have a question you’d love our speaker to address during the session?
📨 Send it to copc@creighton.edu

We hope you can join us for this meaningful conversation and continue building a community committed to learning, collaboration, and health equity. 💙

03/26/2026

🌟 Ladies, You’re Invited! 🌟
Join us for Creighton University’s 6th Annual Femtoring Event — a beautiful afternoon dedicated to celebrating women’s leadership, purpose, and impact in both business and the community.
✨ Saturday, March 28th, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM CST
📍 Skutt Student Center Ballroom, Omaha, NE
This year’s theme, “From Vision to Impact: Women Leading Change in Business and Community,” sets the tone for an inspiring gathering filled with connection, empowerment, and meaningful conversations.
Enjoy an elegant experience featuring:
💛 A luxurious tea‑style service
💛 A special guest speaker
💛 Live inspiration from women across our community
💛 A celebration of sisterhood, leadership, and growth
🌸 Seats are limited, and RSVP is required to reserve your spot.
Scan the code on the flyer to secure your seat today!
Let’s come together, lift one another up, and continue building a future shaped by powerful, visionary women.
All ladies are welcome! 💐

03/20/2026

🌟 Celebrate International Day of Happiness – March 20! 🌟

Did you know happiness isn’t just good for your mood — it’s good for your heart too? Feeling happy and satisfied with life can lower stress and reduce risk of heart disease.

Learn more here: https://www.heart.org/en/university-hospitals-harrington-heart-and-vascular/how-happiness-affects-health

Thomas Jefferson once declared that without health there can be no happiness.

03/19/2026

We’re excited to share that CPHHE has received a $100,000 Community CareGrant from Aflac to expand our work in Omaha!

This funding will support community health navigators providing education, prevention, and connections to care for individuals at high risk of chronic disease—helping reduce health disparities and improve lives.

Grateful for this partnership as we continue working toward health equity in our community 💙

https://alumni.creighton.edu/news-events/news/aflac-gift-community-health Aflac

Aflac’s Community CareGrant will help fund and deploy six Creighton community health navigators to provide chronic disease prevention education and training to an estimated 200 high-health-risk Omahans.

03/18/2026

Join us for Common Ground this Friday at noon!

🌍 Join Us for March 20, 2026 Common Ground!
Creighton University’s Community-Oriented Primary Care Program invites you to our next interprofessional forum focused on addressing health disparities.
🎙️ Presenter:
Sade Kosoko-Lasaki, MD, MSPH, MBA, FAASS
Professor of Surgery (Ophthalmology), Preventive Medicine, and Public Health
Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, Center for Promoting Health and Health Equity (CPHHE)
🗣️ Topic:
“Intercultural and Identity-Focused Approaches to Health”
An Interprofessional Education Passport Activity
Center for Interprofessional Practice Education & Research (CIPER)
📅 Date: Friday, March 20th, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
💻 Join via Zoom: https://creighton.zoom.us/j/93321067278
Have a question you’d like addressed during the session? Email us at copc@creighton.edu.
✨ All students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome. Be ready to share your thoughts during the breakout discussion of case studies with highly trained case study facilitators!
Let’s continue learning together, strengthening cultural understanding, and advancing equitable health for all!

03/13/2026

Physical activity benefits children in many ways. From brain health to bone health to heart health, getting enough movement is key for kiddos. 🧠🦴♥️ Learn more about the benefits of physical activity for kids: https://bit.ly/3ZHdGFP

Eight benefits of physical activity for children.

03/12/2026

Staying active can make a big difference when living with a chronic condition. Even small amounts of movement can support your heart, brain, muscles, and overall well-being. Exercise isn’t just about preventing disease—it can also help manage it and improve your “healthspan,” the years you stay healthy and active.

Check out the article below to learn more! What’s your favorite way to stay active?
https://www.healthcentral.com/fitness-and-exercise/how-to-age-well-with-chronic-disease

Incorporating more movement into your life provides numerous health benefits, including curbing the risk of chronic disease and slowing its progression. Jordan Metzl, M.D., a leading sports medicine physician, shares how to find motivation to exercise more.

03/11/2026

10/28/2025

🎙️ Join Us for Common Ground!
An interprofessional forum on health disparities hosted by Creighton’s COPC Program.

🗓️ Friday, October 31, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
🔗 Zoom Link: https://creighton.zoom.us/j/94397265047

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Maureen R. Tierney,
Professor & Associate Dean for Clinical Research and Public Health,
Chair, Department of Clinical Research and Public Health,
Creighton University School of Medicine.

📣 Topic: "Better Primary Care for and Medical Education about Adults with Autism”

Let’s come together for a powerful conversation that bridges disciplines and builds understanding.
All are welcome—students, faculty, staff, and community partners!