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Happy International Day of the MIDWIFE! Birthing rights are HUMAN RIGHTs. When a person is giving birth they are entitled to autonomy over their body and their baby. All parts of their care should include a chance for informed decision making and the right to refuse...
Mental Health Matters Newsletter April 2022
Dear Students, How do we find relief and a sense of stability after the last two years? Grace. We find it by giving ourselves grace. The idea of grace is something we commonly attach to faith and spirituality, but grace offers the opportunity to forgive ourselves, to...
In Person Events this August!
Dear MCU Community, As you already know, the pandemic has delayed in person events for quite some time. Throughout the pandemic we’ve been exercising caution, considering data from the CDC and other health care professionals and stakeholders to balance the safety of...
MCU Store is OPEN
MCU's Swag Store is open for business! After a brief hiatus (broken link), the store is back up and open. We sent out a survey to get the community's opinions on items to add to the store. We are placing that order this week and look forward to announcing the new...
Mental Health Matters Newsletter March 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a spotlight on how much help matters. The pandemic has taught us how important it can be to have access to support resources and safety-nets and also how critical systems of care are within communities. It can be really hard to ask for help.
Mental Health Matters February 2022
Dear Students, I was in an MCU space today where a student lifted up the importance of connecting to the JOY that is inherent in the work of midwifery. This call to take in joy, to let it wash over you and nurture you, to have the mundane miracles of the process of...
Mental Health Matters January 2022
The ebbs and flows of college life as a student midwife can be a difficult experience for everyone, but the COVID-19 pandemic has presented many new and unique challenges. In spite of this we know that prioritizing (and nurturing) mental health has proven to be a necessity during the pandemic…
MCU in Review: A Look Back at 2021 out now!
MCU in Review: A Look Back at 2021 is out now! Click this link to see news, updates and hear stories from MCU students, staff, faculty and community members! From fundraising, to graduates to community spotlights, this edition of the newsletter is a non-exhaustive...
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