Creighton University Multicultural and Community Affairs

10/09/2026

When your team goes on a retreat

04/16/2026

🌱 Join Us for Common Ground 🌱
Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to Common Ground, Creighton University’s interprofessional forum on health disparities.
🧠 Topic: The Efficacy of Telemedicine in Treating Psychiatric Conditions in Rural Populations
🎙 Presenters: Kurt Parker & Dr. Stacy Blum, MD
📅 Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM (CT)
💻 Zoom: https://creighton.zoom.us/j/93321067278
Common Ground offers a welcoming space to learn, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversation around equity, access, and community‑centered care. We hope you’ll join us!
📩 Questions for the speakers? Email [email protected]

04/16/2026

🌱 Join Us for Common Ground – A Community Forum on Health Disparities🌱

Creighton University's Community-Oriented Primary Care (COPC) invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to attend Common Ground, an interprofessional forum that has fostered dialogue on health disparities since 2004.

This upcoming session will explore an important and timely topic:

🧠 “The Efficacy of Telemedicine in Treating Psychiatric Conditions in Rural Populations”

🎙 Presenters:

* Kurt Parker, A First-Year Medical Intern, Creighton University
* Dr. Stacy Blum, MD, Assistant Professor, Creighton University School of Medicine; Co‑Founder, Rural Residency Training Track, Creighton University Medical Center & Catholic Health Initiatives

📅 Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CT)
💻 Format: Zoom
🔗 Zoom Link:

💬 Have a question you’d like our speakers to address?
Email Phebe Jungman at in advance.

Why attend?
Common Ground offers a welcoming space to learn, reflect, and engage in meaningful discussion about real‑world health challenges affecting underserved and rural communities. Whether you are a student, clinician, researcher, or community advocate, this forum provides valuable insights, interprofessional perspectives, and practical relevance.

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation and be part of the dialogue that helps inform more equitable health care.

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04/09/2026

🌍 Public Health Month Spotlight | Join Us for Common Ground – Tomorrow! 🌍

In recognition of Public Health Month, MACA–COPC is proud to invite you to a timely Common Ground session you won’t want to miss.

🎤 Featured Speaker:
Dhutinut “DT” Ratanpradipa, PhD
Program Director and Professor of Master of Public Health
Department of Clinical Research and Public Health & Family and Community Medicine
Creighton University School of Medicine

📌 Topic:
“Communicating Environmental Risks: Empowering Communities for a Safer Future”

Why should you attend?
✅ Environmental risks affect health outcomes, equity, and community resilience
✅ Clear, effective communication saves lives and builds trust
✅ Public health professionals, clinicians, researchers, students, and community advocates all play a role
✅ Learn how science, communication, and community engagement intersect to reduce health disparities

Dr. Ratanpradipa brings deep expertise in public health leadership, environmental health, and community-centered research, offering practical insights on how we can better equip communities with the information they need to protect their health—today and for future generations.

📅 Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
💻 Location: Zoom
🔗 Join here: https://creighton.zoom.us/j/93321067278
💬 Have a question you’d like addressed during the session?
Email us at [email protected]

Let’s come together across disciplines to learn, reflect, and take action—for healthier, safer communities. See you at Common Ground!

04/03/2026

Congratulations to all our MACA-COPC scholarship recipients who recently matched! What a great accomplishment you’ve got!

04/03/2026

Femtoring 2026!

04/03/2026

Keep it up, CPHHE-REACH Team! Jennifer Reyna

04/03/2026

Congratulations, CPHHE under the leadership of Dr Sade Kosoko-Lasaki! Way to go! Thank you, Aflac!

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! 💐

03/24/2026

🌟 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 [email protected]

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