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August 2014
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A Time to Talk About Mental Health
#mentalhealthmatters to us because it is a topic that far too few are discussing. Ignorance is not bliss. #MMHMChat
– Latina Magazine
Latina Magazine and mental health experts and advocates from around the country joined OMH’s first Twitter chat on mental health disparities and cultural perspectives on mental health. From raising awareness to reducing stigma to accessing treatment, the chat was an important conversation about mental health, which affects one in four adults and one in 10 children in America.
If you missed the Twitter chat, view the recap on Storify. We will continue the conversation and invite you to join us. Sign up for our email list to learn about upcoming chats and new resources.
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Recent studies have shown that the health indicators of immigrants decline the longer they live in the U.S. In addition, cultural and language barriers create new challenges to providing quality care, including the relationship between patients and providers.
The Office of Minority Health Resource Center along with several organizations that serve African immigrants are hosting the 2nd United States Conference on African Immigrant Health. The conference is designed to enhance the capacity of community- and faith-based organizations to address health disparities among African immigrants and refugees (African Diaspora) within the United States. Register for USCAIH2014.
Check out these resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE), including health care disparities data, health literacy and cultural competency information, recorded webinars for diverse populations and blog posts on outreach and enrollment.
View behavioral health equity resources.
Despite the strengths of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) families and communities, suicide remains a devastating and all too frequent event, occurring at disproportionately high rates. Indian Health Service is partnering with leadership on the tribal, federal, state and community level on a new suicide prevention website for providers and the public to learn about key risk factors. The website provides comprehensive resources for health care providers and patients, media campaign collateral and valuable strategies on how to begin a conversation about suicide.
Join OMH in commemorating these health observances for the month of August.
National Breastfeeding Month
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Health Center Week
August 10-16
World Breastfeeding Week
August 1-7
On Tuesday, September 23 at 9 am ET, join HHS Region V and the Office on Women’s Health for a webcast launching Healthier Pregnancy: Tools and Techniques to Best Provide ACA-Covered Preventive Services. This webcast will share best practices on how health care providers can incorporate ACA pre-natal and perinatal preventive services into their practices. It is intended to be a resource for health care providers and system leaders, integrated care teams, behavioral health centers, community-based and social service organizations, case managers and WIC managers.
Register for the upcoming webcast.
A recent New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) article by Howard Koh, MD,MPH J. Nadine Gracia, MD, MSCE and Mayra Alvarez examines how the Enhanced National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care provide a path for organizations to serve the growingly diverse population. A subscription to the NEJM is required to access the article.
Research shows that frequent sugar-sweetened beverage consumption can be harmful because of its contribution to weight gain, obesity, diabetes and other health problems. The Impact of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption on Black Americans' Health, a research brief by the African American Collaborative Obesity Research Network, discusses why the potential harm from frequent sugar-sweetened beverages is of special concern for African Americans, who are more likely to be regular sugar-sweetened beverage drinkers and are at a higher risk for obesity and related chronic diseases.
Search the Knowledge Center catalog.
The Office of Minority Health Resource Center (HeiTech Services Inc.) is recruiting for an experienced Capacity Building Program Analyst for American Indian/Alaska Native Populations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years experience in developing and implementing awareness and outreach programs with a focus on AI/AN communities. Knowledge of public health, health education and the impact of health disparities on tribal populations is required.
Read the full job posting and apply online.
OMH recently launched its new website. Aimed at enhancing user experience, the website is better suited to streamline your minority health resource needs. Visit the new OMH website and take advantage of the improvements made in searching, browsing and learning.
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