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November 4, 2015
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In This Issue:
Federal Grants
- HHS/National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD): Building Population Health Research Capacity in the US Affiliated Pacific Islands (U24) Grant. Deadline for letters of intent is November 9, 2015. Learn more.
- National Science Foundation (NSF): Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation. Proposals may only be submitted by universities and colleges accredited in, and having a campus located in, the US. Deadline is November 20, 2015. Learn more.
Non-Federal Grants
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Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR): Breast Cancer Research Grant Initiative. A single grant will be awarded for breast cancer research in the area of etiology, prevention, prevention of metastasis, and/or a cure. Researchers from for-profit and nonprofit institutions located in the Rochester, Buffalo, Ithaca, or Syracuse regions of New York are eligible to apply. Deadline is December 31, 2015. Learn more.
Scholarships / Internships
- US Department of Defense (DoD): Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program. Supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Deadline is December 1, 2015. Learn more.
Grant Application - Technical Assistance
- HHS/OMHRC: Webinar. Getting to Know the Federal Government and Funding Opportunities. A federal funders panel reveals best practices in responding to federal funding announcements. Opportunities for federal funding are identified. November 5, 2015, 3:30 pm ET. Register.
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Maryland Governor's Grants Office: Maryland Governor's Grants Conference 2015. November 9, 2015, 8:00 am ET in College Park, MD. Learn more.
- Howard University/Office of Research Development, in collaboration with the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library: Seminar. Research Impact. This seminar will introduce the process of measuring funded research impact. November 19, 2015, 1:00 pm ET in Washington, DC. For further information, please contact Young-Joo Lee.
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HHS/Office of Adolescent Health (OAH): National call to action. Adolescent Health: Think, Act, Grow (TAG). The TAG initiative calls upon organizations and individuals working with teens to prioritize activities that improve adolescents' physical, social, emotional and behavioral health. Learn more.
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- HHS/Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): New toolkit. Marketplace Assister Toolkit: The Assister's Roadmap to Resources. The Roadmap introduces Marketplace and other health coverage topics, provides links to helpful resources, and contains information that assisters “Need to Know” when helping consumers apply for and enroll in Marketplace and other health coverage. Learn more | Read full Roadmap (PDF).
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HHS/OMH: Call for new council members. American Indian and Alaska Native Health Research Advisory Council (HRAC). HRAC addresses health disparities in Indian County by supporting collaborative research efforts between HHS and tribal partners. OMH is currently recruiting to fill several vacancies on the council. Learn more about joining the council, including eligibility, selection process and how to nominate a candidate.
- Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation: New report. Native Strong: The Social Determinants of Health of Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity. In addition to examining the role of poverty, graduation rates and access to healthy food, this report focuses on the role of historical trauma, self-determination and access to cultural practices to better understand the causes of Native American childhood obesity. Learn more | Read full report.
- National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC)/Capacity Building Division: New manuals. NMAC has released four new volumes in its Organizational Effectiveness Series: Building Healthy Organizations program. The manuals address approaches to organizational governance and management, fundraising, and the dynamics that support and empower community-based organization managers to lead. Learn more.
Events
- Maryland Nonprofits: Registration now open for the 2015 Annual Conference Preconference Sessions. November 12, 2015 in Baltimore, MD. Learn more.
Events
- Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC): Continuing Medical Education (CME) course. Dr. Walter M. Booker, Sr. Memorial Symposium: New Concepts in Cardiovascular Care: Research, Translation and Innovation. November 7, 2015 in Orlando, FL. Learn more.
- HHS/NIH, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI): Webinar. Division of Blood Diseases and Resources (DBDR) Reorganization. DBDR has reorganized its structure to foster team science and broaden impact of hematologic research. Join DBDR leadership for to learn more about these changes. November 9, 2015, 3:00 pm ET. Register.
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HHS/OMH: New report. HHS Disparities Action Plan Implementation Progress Report. Learn more | Read full report (PDF, 756 KB).
- HHS/OMH: New report. 2015 Report to Congress on Minority Health. As called for under Section 10334 of the Affordable Care Act, this biennial report summarizes the programs, policies and initiatives of agencies across HHS that address minority health and health disparities. Learn more | Read full report (PDF).
- HHS/CMS, Office of Minority Health (OMH): Request for Project Narratives for the Virtual Research Data Center (VRDC). This announcement seeks brief narratives for small applied research projects that relate to methods for using CMS data to identify, document, assess, and evaluate health disparities among Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Learn more.
Events
- Howard University College of Medicine/Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics: Registration now open for the 2nd Advancing Computational Biology @ Howard University Symposium, Molecular Simulation & Design, Systems Biology, Genomics, and Big Data. April 8, 2016 in Washington, DC. Learn more.
- HHS/AIDS.gov: New resource. Virtual Office Hours. These online sessions provide one-on-one time with an AIDS.gov social media expert. Users can ask questions about new media tools, outreach strategies, and best practices. Learn more.
Events
- The Black AIDS Institute and NMAC: Training. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) - Access & Engagement. November 5, 2015, 10:00 am ET in Baltimore, MD. Register.
- HHS/Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): New report. Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care. This chartbook is part of the 2014 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report. In addition to data on access to and quality of care by Hispanics, the Chartbook includes a unique section on health care among Hispanics living on the US-Mexico border. Learn more | Read full report (PDF, 4.13 MB).
Events
- HHS/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), in partnership with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), the Office for Civil Rights, and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF): Webinar. Health Insurance Coverage and LGBT Families. November 17, 2015, 12:00 pm ET. Join.
Events
- HHS/OMHRC: Preconception Peer Educator (PPE) webinar. Breast Cancer: Genetic Counseling - A Firsthand Account. Speaker: Dr. Lori Wilson and Nicole Thompson. November 11, 2015, 2:30 pm ET. Register.
- HHS: Request for comments on a proposed rule on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities. Section 1557 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in certain health programs and activities. Deadline is November 9, 2015. Learn more.
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HHS/Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): Request for comments on Medicaid Services “Received Through” an Indian Health Service/Tribal Facility. Deadline is November 17, 2015. Learn more.
Events
- University of Washington School of Public Health/Northwest Center for Public Health Practice (NWCPHP): New online course. Project Planning. Students and new professionals will learn project management fundamentals, while experienced planners can brush up on crucial skills. Learn more.
- HHS/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): New publication. Medication for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder: Pocket Guide. This pocket guide offers a checklist for prescribing medication, approved medications for use in the treatment of alcohol use disorder, and standard drink sizes/amounts and recommended limits. Order print copy | Download digital version (PDF).
Events
- National Council for Behavioral Health: Webinar. Expert Roundtable: Promoting Long-Term Recovery for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders Through Integrated Housing and Service Solutions. November 6, 2015, 1:30 pm ET. Register.
Events
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HHS/Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Women’s Health (OWH): Meeting. Women’s Health General Update. FDA/OWH will discuss their current and future strategic priorities and initiatives in the areas of women’s health research and educational outreach. For further information, please contact Deborah Kallgren. November 30, 2015, 9:00 am ET in Washington, DC.
Federal
- HHS/ACF is recruiting for a FT, permanent Program Specialist (GS-0101-11/12) position in Philadelphia, PA. Deadline is November 12, 2015. Apply.
Community-Based Organizations / Non-Profits
- United American Indian Involvement (UAII) is recruiting for an American Indian/Alaska Native Psychiatrist position in Los Angeles, CA. Preference is given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 and 473). To apply, please send CV or resume to 7generations@uaii.org or fax (213) 202-3979.
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Addressing the Specific Behavioral Health Needs of Men, published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAHMSA), is a guide that equips clinicians with practical guidance to address the needs of men in recovery. Subtitled, Quick Guide for Clinicians Based on TIP 56, the guide focuses on screening and assessment of men, treatment issues for men, working with specific populations, and male-appropriate treatment modalities and settings. To view this title and find additional information, search our online catalog.
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