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September 24, 2014
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HHS and OMH recognize September 15-October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Join us in celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
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Federal Grants
- HHS/National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR): Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21). Health Promotion among Racial and Ethnic Minority Males. Deadline is October 16, 2014. Learn more.
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HHS/NIH, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS): Specialized Center Cooperative Agreements (U54). Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers. Deadline for Letters of Intent is October 28, 2014. Learn more.
Non Federal Grants
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF): Future of Nursing Scholars. Schools with research-focused PhD programs in nursing are eligible to apply for the program. Deadline is October 1, 2014. Learn more.
- Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, in partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research: Pathway to Leadership Grant Program. Award will support a postdoctoral or clinical research fellow in the mentored research phase and in the transition to research independence. Deadline is October 29, 2014. Learn more.
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Group Foundation for Advancing Mental Health: Research Grant. The Foundation seeks research-focused applications to support group psychotherapy research focusing on children, the elderly, the chronically mentally ill, substance abusers, and/or significantly ill patients with marked functional impairment. Deadline is November 1, 2014. Learn more.
Loan Repayment
- HHS/NIH, Division of Loan Repayment: Loan Repayment Programs (LRP). Repays the student loans of doctoral level, biomedical or behavioral scientists conducting research funded by nonprofit institutions. Deadline is November 17, 2014. Learn more.
Events
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HHS/The Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Webinar. Special Enrollment Periods and Resources for the Uninsured. September 30, 2014, 2:00 pm ET. Register.
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- Maryland Nonprofits: Webinar. How to Select Quality Employees and Volunteers. September 30, 2014, 2:00 pm ET. Register.
- Grant Funding USA: Course. Grant Funding and Proposal Writing Essentials. Participants will learn the proposal writing process and gain an understanding of the ideal proposal structure and the essential factors which determine whether or not a program gets funded. October 15-17, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more.
- HHS/NIH, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): New resource. Media-Smart Youth (MSY) Teen Leaders Program. MSY is a 10-lesson curriculum for youth ages 11 to 13 that explores media, nutrition, and physical activity. Learn more.
Events
- Ayuda, in collaboration with Cross-Cultural Communications (CCC) and the Washington DC Office of Victim Services (OVS): Training. Breaking Silence: Interpreting for Victim Services. Deadline is October 3, 2014. Please complete an application for Spoken Language or American Sign Language.
- Adventist HealthCare/Center for Health Equity and Wellness, in collaboration with Mission Integration and Spiritual Care: Registration now open for Our Sacred Journey: Advancing Cultural Competence and Patient-Centered Care Approaches in End of Life Care. November 12, 2014 in Bethesda, MD. For further information contact Elizabeth Franzino or Eme Martin.
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HHS/OMH and the NPA Southeastern Health Equity Council (SHEC), in partnership with DentaQuest: Oral Health Town Hall Interdisciplinary Meeting. This meeting will explore the physical, psychological, sociological, and spiritual bidirectional relationship between oral and systemic health and address ways to advance health equity. September 25, 2014, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET in Nashville, TN. Learn more.
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Great Lakes ADA Center: Webinar. Accessibility Standards "Building Blocks" - A Refresher. October 2, 2014, 2:30 pm ET. Register.
- University of California, San Francisco: Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). Collaboration and Communication in Healthcare: Interprofessional Practice. This course introduces health professionals to the fundamental principles and skills for effective interprofessional collaborative practice. Learn more.
Events
- Urban Universities for HEALTH: Release of the National Study of Admissions in the Health Professions. This report is the first to examine the impact and use of holistic review—a university admissions process that assesses an applicant’s unique experiences—for students pursuing careers in the health professions. Join the discussion on Twitter with @UUHEALTH, follow #HolisticReview, or attend the Live Webcast. September 30, 2014, 9:00 am ET in Washington, DC. Register.
- Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Medicine: Continuing education and professional development. Healing Health Care Disparities through Education: An Interdisciplinary Faculty Development Program. October 17-18, 2014 in Boston, MA. Learn more.
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- University of Maryland/Francis King Carey School of Law Clinical Program and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service: Public event. The JustAdvice Clinic. Discuss legal questions and receive brief advice on social security, family, housing, employment, expungement, and other legal issues. September 25, 2014 in Baltimore, MD. Learn more.
- HHS/Healthy People 2020: Webinar. Prevention, Treatment, and Care of Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Healthy People 2020 Progress Review. September 29, 2014, 12:30 pm ET. Register.
- Health Equity Initiative (HEi): Panel discussion. Patient, Community and Citizen Engagement for Health Equity: How Working Across Sectors Can Help. Event to be held in New York, NY. Deadline for registration is September 27, 2014. Register.
- Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene/Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities: Registration now open for the 11th Annual Health Disparities Conference, The Future of Community Health Workers in Maryland: Their Role in Achieving Health Equity. Deadline is October 22, 2014. Register.
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- University of Missouri School of Medicine/Center for Health Ethics and Center for Health Policy: Registration now open for The ACA and Beyond: The Ethics and Future of Health Reform. October 17-18, 2014 in Columbia, MO. Register.
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HHS recognizes September 27 as National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. For statistics, information, social media messages, and other resources please visit AIDSinfo, AIDS.gov, Greater than AIDS, and the CDC.
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Events
- HHS/ACF, in collaboration with OMH and OWH: Training. SOAR to Health and Wellness Training. This pilot training explains human trafficking, and the role of health care professionals in identifying and responding effectively to potential victims. September 10-29, 2014 in various locations. Learn more.
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National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA): Call for abstracts for the 19th Annual Conference, Affordable Care Act & Best Practices for Hispanics. Deadline is September 30, 2014. Learn more.
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU): Registration now open for the 28th Annual Conference, Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Investing in America's Future. October 4-6, 2014 in Denver, CO. Register.
- National Hispanic & Latino Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network (ATTC): Registration now open for the ATTC National Conference, Integrating Research, Education and Services to Reduce Behavioral Health Disparities in Hispanic and Latino Populations. October 8-9, 2014 in Austin, TX. Register.
Events
- HHS/OMHRC: Webinar. PPE ‘Welcome Back’ and Social Media. This webinar will provide Preconception Peer Educators (PPEs) with effective new media strategies and engagement tips and encourage programs to start their own and connect. September 29, 2014, 3:00 pm ET. Register.
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US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)/Institute for Minority Veterans: Webinar. Partnership in Pursuit of Health Equity: Focus on Minority Veterans. September 24, 2014, 2:00 pm ET. Register.
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Futures Without Violence: Registration now open for the 7th Biennial National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence. March 19-21, 2015 in Washington, DC. Learn more.
State / Local Government
- Washington State Department of Health/Division of Environmental Public Health, Office of Shellfish and Water Protection is recruiting for a Public Health Advisor 3 – Restoration Technical Specialist (DOH2460) in Tumwater, WA. Deadline is September 30, 2014. Apply.
Academic
- Massachusetts General Hospital/ Mongan Institute for Health Policy, Disparities Solutions Center (DSC) is recruiting for a FT Research Assistant (Job ID: 2255996) position in Boston, MA. Open until filed. Apply.
Community-Based Organizations / Non-Profits
- Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) is recruiting for an Executive Director position in Oklahoma City, OK. Deadline is September 30, 2014. Apply.
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Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) is recruiting for a Program Coordinator position in Oakland, CA. Open until filled. Apply.
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A Guide to Resources and Funding for Community and Faith-based Organizations by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) provides an overview of the agency, basic information about finding and applying for federal funds, specific information about agency grant opportunities, and additional resources for any community or faith-based organization. To find this report and additional information, search the online catalog.
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