MCU’s Response to Dobbs vs Jackson Decision

MCU’s Response to Dobbs vs Jackson Decision

Midwives College of Utah supports the right of all individuals to access the full spectrum of reproductive health services.  As stated in the Joint Statement from Maternal Health Specialists on  Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, “Communities for whom...

Greetings MCU Family, First, let me say Happy Pride & Happy Black Music month! As we approach the upcoming holiday weekend, some of you may be wondering what exactly Juneteenth is and why we are celebrating this important holiday. Well let me give you a little...

MCU Virtual GAME NIGHT!

Virtual Game Night Fundraiser! Join us on virtually on May 20th at 5:30pm MT as we raise money for the Briana Blackwelder Equal Access Scholarship Fund through a game night! From Scattegories to Broken Picture Phone to Outburst and many more! Join Midwives College of...
Birth rights are human rights Apparel fundraiser

Birth rights are human rights Apparel fundraiser

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!

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 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...

Mental Health Matters Newsletter March 2022

Dear Students,   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...

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

Dear Students,   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...