Richard M. Fairbanks
School of Public Health

Email:

emacey@iu.edu

Departments:

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Degrees:

PhD, History, Philosophy, and Policy in Education, Indiana University

BA, English and Psychology, Williams College

Research Interests

The relationships between financial well-being and maternal and child health, including:

• The intersection of race, gender, income and maternal/child health outcomes
• The ability to afford stable, quality housing and health outcomes
• Insurance, medical debt, and the ability to access care
• Workplace policies and maternal/child health

Mixed methods approaches that prioritize the voices of women.

Policy advocacy and civic engagement.

Current Projects

Grassroots MCH Initiative | #AskTheWomen
The Grassroots MCH Initiative builds the capacity of communities to enact systems change that improves the health of moms and babies. We train and mentor women leaders who live and work in Indiana zip codes with persistently high infant mortality rates. Leaders use their understanding of the root causes behind these high rates, in collaboration with our support team, to build a community where every pregnancy and baby has the opportunity to thrive!

Grassroots MCH | #AskTheWomen
Grassroots MCH Website: https://go.iu.edu/3jkX
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