NIHB Public Health Alerts
Alliance to Reduce Disparities in Diabetes Webinar
Community Health Workers and Reducing Disparities in Diabetes:
Lessons Learned From the Front Lines of Care
Monday, June 17, 2013
12 - 1 pm ET
Click here to register
Community health workers (CHWs) who are part of the Diabetes Equity Project (DEP) in Dallas are helping to improve the health of underserved people living with diabetes. DEP is one of five local programs that make up the Alliance to Reduce Disparities in Diabetes, a national program supported by Merck Foundation. CHWs, also known as promotores or patient navigators, serve as a bridge between patients and providers, helping patients understand how to follow through with their treatment plans at home. Baylor Health Care System, where the DEP program is located, has seen improved health outcomes and reduced costs as a result of integrating CHWs on the front lines of care...
Posted: May 8, 2013
Save the Date: Public Health Grand Rounds
Tuesday, May 21 (1 p.m. EDT)
Please plan to attend the May session of CDC’s Public Health Grand Rounds, “Hypertension: Detect, Connect, Control.” This session will be available via live webcast from CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, May 21, at 1 p.m. (EDT) at http://www.cdc.gov/about/grand-rounds/
E-mail your questions about this topic before or during the session.
Posted: May 7, 2013
Announcing Webinar:
Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care Records: Myth or Reality?
May 22, 2013 @ 1PM EST
Integrating care is vital to addressing all the healthcare needs of an individual. Many integrated care models illustrate the successful integration of primary care into behavioral healthcare, and can guide behavioral healthcare organizations in integrating primary care into their own service system. Using the best practices for firsthand program examples of successful integration, this webinar will provide answers to the myths and reality of this sometime apprehensive process.
Please join the National Council of Urban Indian Health on May 22, 2013 @ 1PM EST for this exclusive and informative Webinar. For registration, please visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/943822014
Posted: May 6, 2013
May Is Healthy Vision Month
Taking care of your vision should be a priority just like eating healthy and being physically active. Healthy vision can help keep you safe when you are driving, while at work, home, or school, participating in sports, or taking part in recreational activities.
Webinar: The PDCA Cycle for Change Leaders and Handling Change Resistors
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
2-3pm ET
Part of the Public Health Agency, Systems and Community Health Improvement Webinar Series
Webinar Login Instructions:
- Login onto the web platform
- Event password: meeting
- Call in: 1 800 273-7043
- Call passcode: 170483
Posted: May 2, 2013
Eat Well, Live Well
Get the tools you need to help American Indian and Alaska Native Peoples with diabetes live longer, healthier lives.
The American Indian/Alaska Native Fat and Calorie Counter contains a list of foods commonly eaten by American Indians and Alaska Natives. This food list helps people keep track of fat grams and calories eaten so that they can choose the healthiest food options. Order your FREE fat and calorie counter today at aianpt@cdc.gov.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Diabetes Education Program is jointly sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health with the support of more than 200 partner organizations.
Posted: April 24, 2013
Funding Opportunity:
Tribal Management Grant Program
A Notice by the Indian Health Service
Announcement Type: New and Competing Continuation. Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2013-IHS-TMD-0001. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.228. Key Dates Application Deadline Date: May 31, 2013. Review Date: July 8-12, 2013. Earliest Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2013. Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: July 7, 2013. I. Funding Opportunity Description Statutory Authority The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting competitive grant applications for the Tribal Management...
Posted: April 19, 2013
Download the Spring 2013 Prevention and Recovery Newsletter Now!
The Spring 2013 Prevention and Recovery Newsletter has been posted on the TLOA webpage www.samhsa.gov/tloa. Feel free to download the newsletter and share it with your colleagues and other stakeholders.
The theme for this issue is Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence as it relates to Alcohol and Substance Abuse within Native communities.
Posted: April 19, 2013
Funding Opportunity: Family Violence Prevention and Services/Grants for Domestic Violence Shelters/Grants to Native American Tribes (including Alaska Native Villages) and Tribal Organizations
Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2013-ACF-ACYF-FVPS-0561
Application Due Date: May 6, 2013
This announcement governs the proposed award of formula grants under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) to Native American Tribes (including Alaska Native villages) and Tribal organizations. The purpose of these grants is to: 1) assist Tribes in efforts to increase public awareness about, and primary and secondary prevention of, family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; and 2) assist Tribes in efforts to provide immediate shelter and supportive services for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their dependents (42 U.S.C. § 10401, et seq.).
Posted: April 18, 2013
Call for Participants for IHS Youth Leadership Event
The Billings Area Indian Health Service is having a youth leadership event. Native H.Y.P.E. is a leadership program for American Indian students in Montana, Wyoming or close surrounding areas. Apprximately 40 middle school students, entering 7th – 8th grade, will be selected to participate in Native H.Y.P.E. from July 8th – July 12th on the Salish Kootenai College campus in Pablo, Montana.
Native H.Y.P.E. will promote healthy decision making, positive peer communication, healthy relationships, culture and tradition, physical activity and focus on empowerment. Native H.Y.P.E. will also explore healthcare through exciting hands on experiences led by current healthcare professionals.
What are the requirements to participate in Native H.Y.P.E.?- Students must be in middle school – entering into the 7th or 8th grade for the 2013/2014 school year.
- Students must live in Montana and Wyoming, or close surrounding areas.
- Students must agree to abide by all Native H.Y.P.E. policies.
Application must be received in the Billings Area Indian Health Service Office no later than 5:00 pm on May 17th. The application can be found at:
View Native H.Y.P.E. Application (PDF)
Posted: April 16, 2013
HRSA Webinars on Engaging Hard-to-Reach Populations
Beginning later this week, the HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) will host a series of webinars focused on engaging hard-to-reach populations in HIV care. The webinars will synthesize some of the successful practices in engaging hard-to-reach populations from HAB’s Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) population-specific initiatives, and will provide insights relevant to a wide range...
Posted: April 16, 2013
Health Care Law Webinars for April and May 2013
The HHS Partnership Center continues to host a series of webinars for faith and community leaders. All webinars are open to the public and include a question and answer session.
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Resources on the Health Insurance Marketplace
April 17 at 2:30 pm ET
A presentation on the resources available on the Health Insurance Marketplace, a new way for individuals, families and small businesses to get health insurance. You will learn about the outreach and educational materials you can use to build awareness about the Marketplace, such as websites, social media, listservs, digital advertising, brochures and widgets available on HealthCare.gov and Marketplace.cms.gov. Communities that stand to benefit from the ACA rely on organizations like yours to help connect them to important resources and information; open enrollment starts October 1, 2013. Live Q&A will be available. Our guest speaker is from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. -
The Health Care Law and Health Disparities
April 29 at 2:00 pm ET
The health care law, the Affordable Care Act, includes many provisions that address health disparities. The law also provides many benefits for Latinos, African Americans, Asian and Pacific Islanders and more. Join Acacia Salatti, Acting Director of the HHS Partnership Center, and other health experts in learning more about the Affordable Care Act and health disparities. -
Tour of HealthCare.gov
May 2 at 1:00 pm ET
An interactive tour of www.HealthCare.gov, including how to enroll others in health insurance, where to find community health centers that provide care on a sliding scale, how to view the timeline of when the Affordable Care Act is being implemented, and the new Health Insurance Marketplace. -
Make the Call, Don’t Miss A Beat!
May 16 at 12:00 pm Noon ET
You are invited to a webinar titled Make the Call, Don't Miss a Beat! a webinar seeking to educate and empower women age 50+ and to encourage women to call 9-1-1 immediately when they experience any of the seven symptoms of a heart attack, and to do the same for their mothers, sisters, and friends. The HHS Office on Women’s Health's new campaign builds on OWH’s successful “Make the Call, Don’t Miss a Beat” campaign, that began in 2011. This webinar will be offered in English at Noon and in Spanish at 1:00 pm ET. -
Haga La Llamada¡No Pierda Tiempo!
May 16 at 1:00 pm ET
Usted está invitado/a a participar a un Webinar en español sobre la campaña de concientización sobre ataques al corazón dirigida a mujeres latinas de 50 años en adelante. La campaña, "Haga la Llamada. ¡No Pierda Tiempo!" tiene como objetivo educar y motivar a las mujeres de habla hispana a llamar al 9-1-1 inmediatamente cuando se presente alguno de los siete síntomas de un ataque al corazón y a hacer lo mismo por sus madres, hermanas y amigas. Es una campaña lanzada por La Oficina de la Salud de la Mujer del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos y el webinar es en colaboración con la HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. -
The Health Care Law 101 (in Spanish)
May 21 at 3:00 pm ET
A presentation on the main provisions in the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, and how to access care in your community in Spanish. Information on the Health Insurance Marketplace and how to get updates on implementation of the law will be shared. -
The Health Care Law 101
May 23 at 2:00 pm ET
A presentation on the main provisions in the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, and how to access care in your community. Information on the Health Insurance Marketplace and how to receive updates on implementation of the law will be shared.
Posted: April 8, 2013
Teleconference: Preventing Repeat Teen Births
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
2:00–3:00 pm (EDT)
Join CDC subject matter experts and other public health professionals for a town hall teleconference.
Posted: April 4, 2013
State-Tribal Collaboration: Finding Synergistic Partners to Prepare for Accreditation is now available online
- Listen to the audio recording while watching the slides.
- View the printable presentation slides.
- Check out the webinar summary with participant questions and participant list.
Summary:
Partnering with other health departments can be beneficial to both health departments and beyond. Laura Sawney-Spencer of the Cherokee Nation and Terry Cline of the Oklahoma State Department of Health shared how their Tribal and state health departments partnered in various ways as the Cherokee Nation and the Oklahoma State Department of Health prepared for Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation. Participants learned about how local and state health departments can partner with Tribal health departments in preparation for accreditation and the process of completing the health assessment process, health improvement plan and strategic plan. Lessons learned and tips on how to strengthen State-Tribal relationships and collaborations were highlighted.
Posted: April 1, 2013
SAMHSA Announces Request for Applications (RFA)
FY 2013 Cooperative Agreements for State Adolescent and Transitional Aged Youth Treatment Enhancement and Dissemination (Short Title: State Youth Treatment)
Applications due by May 22, 2013
Eligibility:
Federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes and tribal organizations are eligible.
(Tribal organization means the recognized body of any AI/AN tribe; any legally established organization of American Indians/Alaska Natives which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of American Indians/Alaska Natives in all phases of its activities. Consortia of tribes or tribal organizations are eligible to apply, but each participating entity must indicate its approval.)
For more information, please visit:
http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/2013/ti-13-014.aspx.
Posted: April 1, 2013
April is STD Awareness Month - Make a difference
April is STD Awareness Month, an annual observance to call attention to the impact of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and to promote prevention and testing across the country. New CDC estimates show that there are nearly 20 million new infections in the United States each year, costing the American healthcare system nearly $16 billion in direct medical costs.
You can play an important role in educating people about STD prevention and CDC has resources that can help.
Visit CDC’s STD Awareness web page.
Posted: March 14, 2013
Strategies to Increase Physical Activity Among Youth
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) reviewed evidence-based strategies in five settings for increasing physical activity among young people aged 3 to 17 years. Providing opportunities for physical activity can help children and adolescents meet the recommended levels...
Posted: March 11, 2013
Upcoming Webinar
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Strategies to Increase Physical Activity Among Youth
Dr. Butner, coordinator for the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Strategies to Increase Physical Activity Among Youth from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, will discuss the development process for the PAG Midcourse Report, including the key findings, research needs, and next steps for implementation...
Posted: March 11, 2013
Circle of Life HIV/AIDS/STI Prevention Curriculum for AI/AN Youth Webinar
On March 20, 2013 (1:00 p.m. Eastern), the Office of Minority Health Resource Center will release a HIV/AIDS/STI prevention curriculum for AI/AN youth. The Circle of Life is based on the medicine wheel, which focuses on mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional wellness concepts. It is a holistic health promotion model to help students learn about making healthy choices to prevent diseases like HIV/AIDS. The curriculum is intended for middle school grade levels. A webinar will be held in advance of the curriculum's release to offer an inside look at the resource. Please visit the Circle of Life Curriculum for more information, ClICK HERE
To register online CLICK HERE
Posted: March 8, 2013
Click Here or click the image above to view the Save the Date Flyer (PDF)
Posted: March 7, 2013
Request for HHS SAMHSA TTAC Nominations
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces vacancies for membership on SAMHSA’s Tribal Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC). SAMHSA is soliciting recommendations and nominations to serve on this committee as the primary delegate for the geographic IHS areas that have an open seat. Those selected will serve a two year term. The vacancies open for nomination are:
- Aberdeen: vacant
- Nashville: vacant
- Oklahoma: vacant
- Phoenix: vacant
- Portland: vacant
- 1 National At-Large Member
Additional information about the TTAC can be found at:
http://www.samhsa.gov/obhe/tribal-affairs.aspx
Submission Process:
Submit a completed nomination form (below), a nomination letter from the tribe and/or IHS Area office, and bio for the nominee.
Please submit your nomination letter no later than March 29, 2013. Selection and notification will be made by April 26, 2013.
You can mail your nomination to:
Sheila Cooper, Senior Advisor for Tribal Affairs
1 Choke Cherry Road, Room 8-1055
Rockville, Maryland 20857
Email: sheila.cooper@samhsa.hhs.gov
Posted: March 6, 2013
2013 NURSE Corps Scholarship Program Application Cycle Opens Today!
The 2013 NURSE Corps Scholarship Program (formerly known as the Nursing Scholarship Program) application cycle is now open. The deadline to apply is May 2, at 7:30 pm, ET. To learn more about program eligibility and requirements, visit: http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing/guidance.pdf
To learn more about general program information please visit: http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/NURSECORPS/
Posted: March 5, 2013
Eleven Public Health Departments Achieve National Accreditation
Eleven public health departments are the first to receive national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The national accreditation—the first of its kind—drives standards of quality and performance that focus on the best and most efficient ways to help people stay healthy.
PHAB is a national program, jointly supported by RWJF and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that aims to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing the quality and performance of the nation’s state, tribal, local, and territorial public health departments.
Posted: March 4, 2013
State-Tribal Collaboration:
Finding Synergistic Partners to Prepare for Accreditation
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 3:30-4:30 ET
Register for Webinar/ More Information
Posted: February 28, 2013
15th AAIP National Native American Youth Initiative
June 22-30, 2013
Washington, DC
The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) is accepting applications for the 15th National Native American Youth Initiative (NNAYI), which will be held on the George Washington University campus in Washington D.C., June 22 - 30, 2013. American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) high school students, ages 16 - 18, who have an interest in the health field and/or biomedical research are encouraged to apply...
Posted: February 28, 2013
Public Health and the Sequester
Network for Public Health Law Blogger, Corey Davis, reports on the anticipated impact to public health if the sequester goes into effect March 1, 2013.
Posted: February 26, 2013
Alcohol & HIV: What Clinicians Need to Know
March 5, 2013
12-1:30 pm PST
Posted: February 26, 2013
Announcing the American Indian Public Health Track at NDSU
Students can apply now and enroll for Fall semester of this year.
Posted: February 26, 2013
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Workshop
July 28 at 6pm & July 31 at 12pm
At the National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MarylandApplication due: April 1, 2013
February 25, 2013
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised the “Tribal Consultation” Policy
Please find information below regarding a request from HHS for Tribal feedback regarding the draft CDC/ATSDR Tribal Consultation Policy. Please send any comments on the policy draft to tribalconsult@cdc.gov by March 15, 2013.
February 25, 2013
National Network of Public Health Institutes 2013 Annual Conference
The Art and Science of Collaborative Practice: Moving America's Health Agendas Forward
May 20-22, 2013
New Orleans, Louisiana
Register Now!
February 25, 2013
Congress needs to hear from you: No more cuts!
The threats to public health funding are greater than ever before. On March 1, just one week from today, nondefense discretionary programs, including public health, will face a 5 percent across-the-board cut unless Congress acts to stop them. Additional cuts to these programs will not solve our debt problem and will leave families less healthy and at higher risk in the event of a public health emergency.
It’s time to make a final push to tell your senators and representative to pass legislation to replace the sequester with a balanced deficit reduction plan that does not make additional cuts to nondefense discretionary programs and protects our children, families and economic future.
Remind them that Congress has already cut discretionary programs — including public health — by $1.5 trillion!
It’s not too late. Please call or email your members of Congress* before March 1.
February 20, 2013
Video and presentation slides from the February session of CDC’s Public Health Grand Rounds, “Reducing the Burden of HPV-associated Cancer and Disease through Vaccination in the US,” held on Tuesday, February 19 are now available:
http://www.cdc.gov/about/grand-rounds/archives/2013/February2013.htm
This session of Grand Rounds explored the burden of human papillomavirus (HPV) -associated cancer and disease in the United States and prevention through HPV vaccination. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. There are more than 40 HPV types, some of which cause cancers and others which cause genital warts. Each year, there are an estimated 26,000 HPV-attributable cancers in the United States. About 17,000 occur in women, most of which are cervical cancers, and about 9,000 occur in men, most of which are oropharyngeal cancers. CDC estimates that $8 billion are spent each year on direct medical costs for preventing and treating HPV-associated disease. Currently available HPV vaccines prevent infection from the HPV types that cause about 70% of cervical cancers and the majority of other HPV-attributable cancers. HPV vaccine has been recommended for routine vaccination of 11-12 year-old girls since 2006 and for 11-12 year-old boys since 2011.
This session also provided more insight about the HPV vaccination program and how CDC, state and local health departments, and health care providers are working together to achieve high vaccination levels and reduce the substantial burden of HPV-associated disease.
Learn more about continuing education on the Grand Rounds website
February 19, 2013
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) program Healthy Eating Research has announced its 2013 Call for Proposals.
Two types of awards, RWJF New Connections and Round 8 grants, aim at providing advocates, decision makers and policymakers with evidence to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic.
Approximately $1.6 million will be awarded, and deadlines and other application details may be found on the Healthy Eating Research Website.
February 19, 2013
Add Your Voice: TEDMED Discussion About Impact of Poverty on Health
Last week, TEDMED’s 20 Great Challenges of Health and Medicine, sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, hosted a live video discussion about the impact of poverty on health. The Great Challenges conversation continues on Twitter through the end of March.
American Indian Public Health Disparities: Regional Differences in Health
Free live webcast on February 21, 2013
9:00am - 10:00am ET
Speaker:
Donald K. Warne, MD, MPH
Director, Master of Public Health Program, North Dakota State University
This broadcast will address a number of relevant topics surrounding public health disparities and American Indian populations. Specifically, this broadcast will include a brief review of current American Indian Health Policies and a discussion of disparities that exist in health resources for American Indians. Dr. Warne will also review key health disparities that exist among and between American Indian populations as well as regional differences in health. Finally, Dr. Warne will present policy and program strategies intended to reduce the existing disparities.
Objectives:After watching this broadcast participants will be able to:
- Describe American Indian Health Policies
- Identify at least three disparities in American Indian Health Resources
- List at least three regional differences in American Indian Health
The Association of American Indian Physicians' 42nd Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts
DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Funding Opportunities Webinar
on February 20, 2013 (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST)
The Tribal Law and Policy invites interested applicants to register for a webinar that will provide guidance and resources concerning current Justice Department funding opportunities. While reference information will be provided concerning other potential wellness court funding opportunities, the primary focus of this webinar will be how CTAS purpose area #3 funding (BJA Tribal Court Assistance Program and Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Program) could assist with funding Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts. Representatives from the applicable Justice Department grant-making agencies will also be available to answer questions that you may have concerning the application process.
http://www.tribal-institute.org
National Network of Public Health Institutes
2013 Annual Conference
The Art and Science of Collaborative Practice:
Moving America's Health Agendas Forward
May 20-22, 2013
New Orleans, Louisiana
Early Bird Registration Deadline: February 22nd
Abstract Submission Deadline: March 6th
Emerging Institute Scholarship Submission Deadline: March 6th
Read more about the conference
February 6, 2013
NACCHO Releases New Accreditation & QI Resources for Local Health Departments
NACCHO's Accreditation & QI Team is pleased to announce the official launch of the Roadmap to a Culture of Quality Improvement (QI Roadmap) Website. With input from local health department (LHD) practitioners and extensive review of the literature, this resource was developed to provide LHDs with guidance on progressing through six phases or levels of QI maturity until a culture of quality can be reached and sustained. For each phase, the Roadmap presents common organizational characteristics, strategies, and supplemental resources for transitioning to the next phase...
Native American Mental Health Symposium - March 25, 2013
The Native American Mental Health Symposium will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on March 25th and will represent the first three panels of our Fourth Annual Native American Health Care Conference.
Topics for discussion:- The State of Mental Health in Native Communities
- Suicide Prevention and Awareness
- Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Addiction
We invite all of our attendees to join in on the conversation and help improve the state of mental health in Indian Country.
Visit Native Nation Events Online
Underage drinking prevention webinar
January 30, 2013 - 2-3pm EST
The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD) is hosting a webinar series, Preventing Underage Drinking, this month. The first presentation is on January 30, 2013, from 2–3 pm (EST). This first webinar in the series will provide an overview of the issue and of the series. It will begin with introductions from Dr. Benjamin, Surgeon General of the United States, and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and ICCPUD Chair, Administrator Hyde. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Acting Director Warren will then provide an overview of the nature and extent of the problem, and Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Director Harding will discuss the "shape of the solution." Following their presentations, Director Harding and Acting Director Warren will engage with participants in a live question-and-answer period.
CLICK HERE to find more information and register for the webinar.
January 28, 2013
Upcoming TeleBehavioral Health Events
View the full schedule of upcoming events: CLICK HERE
Learn how to connect: CLICK HERE
The Fourth Annual Native American Health Care Conference & Mental Health Symposium
March 25th & 26th
The symposium takes place at the Hyatt French Quarter New Orleans, LA. Organizers are expecting representatives from 100 unique tribes from throughout the country. Please find the agenda and registration form attached for your convenience.
There is an early bird registration special through Friday February 15th. For more information, contact:
BYRON THOMPSON
Account Manager
Native Nation Events LLC.
Main: 201-857-5333 / Direct: 201-857-5331 / Cell: 201-681-9502 / Fax: 201-857-5332
email: Byron@nativenationevents.org
http://nativenationevents.org
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January 22, 2013
NIDA Summer Research Opportunity
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites high school and under graduate students to submit applications for the 2013 Summer Research Program. Under this program students underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences are paired with NIDA funded scientists at research institutions across the United States for 8-10 weeks during the summer to work in the field of substance abuse and addiction research. Internships may involve a variety of experiences including laboratory experiments, data collection, data analysis, patient interviews, library research and literature reviews. Student interns receive a stipend, and if necessary and eligible, provisions for travel and housing expenses.
Complete program information, including the application form, required student qualifications, research site locations and research project descriptions are available at: www.drugabuse.gov/pdf/sposummer.pdf. The deadline to submit applications for the 2013 program is February 15, 2013.
For more information, contact Dr. Albert Avila at aavila@nida.nih.gov.
January 22, 2013
2013 Winter Edition of the Tribal Law and Order Act’s Prevention & Recovery Quarterly Newsletter
This publication offers tools, resources, and information on preventing and addressing issues of alcohol and drug abuse in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
View Winter 2013 Newsletter (PDF)
January 17, 2013
Call for New PHAB Site Visitors
The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) announces an open call for volunteer Site Visitors for the 2013-2014 review cycles. To be considered, an individual must have at least five years professional experience in a Tribal, state, local, or territorial health department; have other management or leadership experience; and have a baccalaureate or higher degree. If you are eligible, please consider being a part of the exciting public health accreditation effort by volunteering to work with PHAB as a Site Visitor. All travel expenses for training and for the site visit are paid by PHAB. The application and its instructions can be accessed online by clicking here.
Applications should be submitted to sitevisitorapplication2013@phaboard.org.
Site Visitor Roles and Benefits (PDF)
Wednesday January 16, 2013
Call with Secretary Sebelius TODAY 2:30pm ET - Next steps after Sandy Hook
Following President Obama’s announcement regarding the national response to the Sandy Hook tragedy, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will be hosting a call with leaders from the health and human services community to discuss next steps. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, J.D., and National Institute of Mental Health Director Dr. Thomas R. Insel will also participate. We hope you will be able to join this call TODAY at 2:30 PM. This call is closed to press.
WHAT: Call with Secretary Sebelius
WHEN: TODAY, Wednesday January 16th at 2:30pm ET
DIAL IN: 888-455-2963
PASSCODE: HHS
If you are not able to join us at 2:30pm today – you can hear a replay of the call by calling 888-568-0013 within the next 30 days.
The IHS TeleBehavioral Health Center of Excellence and the UNM Center for Rural and Community Behavioral Health present:
Introduction and Review on Historical Trauma Intervention
Friday, January 25, 2013
Eastern- 3:00 pm
Central- 2:00 pm
Mountain-1:00 pm
Pacific- 12:00 pm
Alaska- 11:00 am
To Participate:
- SITE: http://ihs.adobeconnect.com/historicaltrauma/
- PASSWORD: trauma
- Audio option:
- Select “Dial Out” and have Adobe Connect call you by entering your phone number (example: +13014433593).
- -OR-
- Select “Using Computer” to listen to audio via your computer speakers.
Alaina George (505-248-4532; alaina.george@ihs.gov)
Daniel Cook (505-248-4547; daniel.cook@ihs.gov)
Eric Tsosie (505-248-4613; eric.tsosie@ihs.gov)
UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (click here)
January 9, 2013
Upcoming webinar from the Network for Public Health Law
Effects of the Election on Future Implementation of the ACAThis webinar will take place on Thursday, January 17, at 1-2 p.m. (ET). Registration deadline is 1 p.m. Tuesday, January, 15. (ET). Register at http://www.networkforphl.org/network_resources/webinar_series/
Presenters: Susan Polan, Ph.D., Associate Executive Director, American Public Health Association, Eli Briggs, M.A., Director of Government Affairs, National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO), Jina Dhillon, J.D., M.P.H., Staff Attorney, National Health Law Program
Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010 and upheld by the Supreme Court in 2012, many of its implementing regulations are still being promulgated, and parts of it continue to be attacked. On this webinar, Ms. Dhillon will provide a detailed look at what the Supreme Court decision did and did not do, and describe ongoing lawsuits challenging it. Dr. Polan will provide a broad overview of what the election means for the ACA at the federal level and describe some of the ACA’s initiatives that impact public health. Ms. Briggs will provide a more “on the ground” look at how the ACA is being implemented at the state and local level, as well as suggestions for actions health departments can take in light of its passage and the current political environment.
January 4, 2013
Scholarship Opportunity Available
The HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN), a global network of HIV researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health, is proud to offer a one year scholarship program for early-career US minority investigators. If you are a member of an underrepresented racial/ethnic minority, have earned a PhD, MD, or other terminal degree and would like to conduct independent research with a network of investigators working together to prevent the spread of HIV, this opportunity is for you. Applications are due January 30, 2013 and are selected on a competitive basis. For more information please visit http://www.hptn.org/Scholars.htm.
December 19, 2012
A Message and Resource List from the National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention
We join communities nationwide in sorrow over the tragic event in Newtown, Connecticut. Each of our communities is affected differently, but we all have a role in the safe keeping of our students and the community around them. These incidents remind us of the critical need for the work we are all doing through our programs and services.
As with all times of uncertainty, it is important to keep lines of communication open to minimize potential negative physical and emotional reactions to the event. In your role, you can provide superintendents, school administrators, teachers, and parents with the tools they need to support young people during this time.
Our immediate responsibility is to see to the concerns and mental health needs of our students and families. Below you will find a list of resources and publications designed to support communities and families in crisis situations. For additional resources please visit our crisis preparedness response and recovery website located at crisisresponse.promoteprevent.org. Please feel free to reach out to us if you need additional information.
- SAMHSA's Tips for Talking to Children and Youth After Traumatic Events
- SAMHSA's Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events Website
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
- Coping with Crisis: Tips for Parents and Educators
- Coping with Crisis—Helping Children With Special Needs
- Dealing with a Death in School
- A Practical Guide for Crisis Response in Our Schools
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Resources to Help Parents, Children and Others Cope in the Aftermath of School Shootings
- School Crisis Guide: Help and Healing in a Time of Crisis
- The National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention
December 4, 2012
Request for Proposals - JBS International
JBS International, Inc. seeks to competitively award evidence-based projects that enhance disease prevention initiatives and improve health outcomes by:
- Increasing routine HPV vaccination coverage for adolescents and persons up to 24 years
- Increasing the proportion of adults vaccinated annually against seasonal influenza
- Increasing the percentage of adults vaccinated against pneumococcal, zoster, or Tdap
December 4, 2012
What's New on the CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response Site
CDC’s Winter Weather website is new for 2013 and now live. Learn how to stay safe and healthy during winter weather.
Learn more at http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/winter