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January 14, 2015
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Federal Grants
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HHS/Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH): Capacity Building to Support Replication of Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Programs (Tier 1A) Grant. Deadline for letters of intent is February 1, 2015. Learn more.
- HHS/OASH: Replicating Evidence-Based TPP Programs to Scale in Communities with the Greatest Need (Tier 1B) Grant. Deadline for letters of intent is February 1, 2015. Learn more.
- HHS/OASH: Supporting and Enabling Early Innovation to Advance Adolescent Health and Prevent Teen Pregnancy (Tier 2A) Grant. Deadline for letters of intent is February 1, 2015. Learn more.
- HHS/OASH: Rigorous Evaluation of New or Innovative Approaches to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (Tier 2B) Grant. Deadline for letters of intent is February 1, 2015. Learn more.
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HHS/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part D Grants for Coordinated HIV Services and Access to Research for Women, Infants, Children, and Youth (WICY) - Existing Geographic Service Areas. Deadline is February 18, 2015. Learn more.
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HHS/HRSA: Regional AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETC) Grant. Deadline is March 6, 2015. Learn more.
- HHS/HRSA: AETC National Coordinating Resource Center (NCRC) Cooperative Agreement. Deadline is March 6, 2015. Learn more.
Non-Federal Grants
- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa/Wellmark Foundation: Healthy Communities 2015 Small Grant Program. The goal of this program is to encourage new collaborations that are focused on improving the health of communities in Iowa or South Dakota. Deadline is February 23, 2015. Learn more.
Internships /
Mentoring
- HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Request for applications for the 2015 Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) Host Site Recruitment Initiative. PHAP places entry-level public health professionals in state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and CDC quarantine stations to gain broad experience in public health program operations. Deadline is January 23, 2015. Learn more.
- HIV Vaccine Trials Network, in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Research and Mentorship Program (RAMP) Scholars Grants. Provides African-American and Latino/a medical students with opportunities for independent research and structured mentoring. Deadline is January 28, 2015. Learn more.
- Udall Foundation: Native American Congressional Internships Program. Provides practical experience with the federal legislative process in order to understand the relationship between Tribes and the federal government. Deadline is January 31, 2015. Learn more.
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The Washington Center: Federal Diversity Internship Initiative. This is a paid opportunity to intern with the HHS, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Library of Congress (LOC) and the US Department of the Treasury. Deadline is February 1, 2015. Learn more.
Scholarships / Fellowships
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National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA): Leadership Fellowship Program. Deadline is January 31, 2015. Learn more.
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities: USDA/1890 National Scholars Program. Provides full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, and room and board to students pursuing a bachelor's degree at Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. Deadline is February 1, 2015. Learn more.
 - Open Enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace is underway. More than 1.3 million consumers have selected plans since November 15. More issuers this year means more choices for individuals and families to find the plan the best suits their budget and health care needs. Open enrollment ends February 15. Have questions or need help? Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit HealthCare.gov or CuidadodeSalud.gov.
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Events
- Voto Latino: Google+ Hangout. Google+ Hangout with Secretary Burwell and María Teresa Kumar. The discussion will focus on the ACA, and why it’s important for individuals and their families to get covered. January 14, 2015, 2:00 pm ET. Join.
- Out2Enroll, en colaboración con National Latina Institute on Reproductive Health, Equality Alliance, y Latino Commission on AIDS: Google+ Hangout en español. Todo sobre la reforma de salud (ACA) por LGBT Latinxs. El 14 de enero 2015, 3:00 pm ET. Aprenda más.
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Events
- HHS/Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP): Registration now open for the Healthy Aging Summit. July 27-28, 2015 in Washington, DC. Register.
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- HHS/OMH: Request for nominations. American Indian and Alaska Native Health Research Advisory Council (HRAC). Nominations are requested for the following Areas: Nashville, Phoenix, and National-at-Large. Deadline is February 6, 2015. Please submit nominations to Rick Haverkate.
Events
- Administration for Native Americans (ANA)/Pacific Region Training and Technical Assistance Center: Training. ANA Pre-Application Training. Learn how to put together a strong ANA grant application. January 21-22, 2015 in Tafuna, American Samoa. Register.
- Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI): Seminar. Demystifying NIH Federal Grants and Funding for Cardiovascular Research. January 26, 2015, 9:00 am ET in Bethesda, MD. Register.
- HHS/NIH Clinical Center and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): Botulinum Toxin for Pelvic Pain in Women With Endometriosis (Study 12-CH-0083). NIH is seeking women with endometriosis and pelvic pain to participate in a research study to test if botulinum toxin can relieve pain from pelvic floor spasm. Study-related tests and medication are provided at no cost. Study to be conducted at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. Learn more.
- Allsup and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD): New resource. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) - Understanding the ABLE Act. This infographic aims to help people understand who is eligible for the ABLE Act and how it can impact financial planning. Learn more | PDF.
- Diversity Data Kids: New resource. Policy Equity Assessment: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In order to understand the FMLA’s effectiveness and the improvements needed to reduce inequities, this assessment considers the FMLA’s logic, capacity and research evidence within the policy’s historical and present context. Learn more.
Events
- Institute for the Advancement of Multicultural & Minority Medicine (IAMMM): Summit. Martin Luther King, Jr. 3rd Annual Global Health Equity Summit, Emerging Global Health Equity Crisis in Non-Communicable Diseases Through Collaboration. January 20, 2015, 8:00 am ET. Learn more.
- University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill/Gillings School of Global Public Health, Minority Student Caucus (MSC): Registration now open for the 36th Annual Minority Health Conference at the University of North Carolina, Reaching for the American Dream - Economic Mobility and Minority Health. Deadline is February 13, 2015. Register.
Events
- Insure Kids Now/Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign: Webinar. Outreach and Enrollment Strategies in Latino Communities. This webinar will discuss unique, culturally-competent outreach strategies to connect eligible families with health coverage such as Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). January 29, 2015, 2:00 pm ET. Register.
Events
- The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC): Training. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) Training. This training will build the capacity of providers who work in FQHCs to increase medication adherence and engagement in care among patients who are living with or at risk of acquiring HIV. January 22, 2015, 9:00 am ET in Washington, DC. Register.
Events
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University of California, San Francisco/Center of Excellence for Transgender Health: Registration now open for the National Transgender Health Summit. April 17-18, 2015 in Oakland, CA. Register.
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Events
- HHS/OMHRC: Webinar. Fathers Matter. During this webinar, Kenneth Thompson Sr. will discuss three main causes of fatherlessness: socioeconomics, education and self worth, followed by Q&A from the audience. January 29, 2015, 1:00 pm ET. Register.
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- HHS/Office of the Secretary (OS): Information Collection Request (ICR). National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care: Evaluation of Awareness, Adoption, and Implementation. Deadline is January 20, 2015. Learn more.
Events
- National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) and the American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Domestic & Sexual Violence, in collaboration with the US Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women: Webinar. Abuse in Later Life: An Overview. This webinar will address the needs of older victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. January 22, 2015, 2:00 pm ET. Register.
Academic
- University of California, Davis/Department of Neurology is recruiting for a Cerebrovascular Neurologist (Job #JPF00407) position in Sacramento, CA. Deadline is January 23, 2015. Apply.
Community-Based Organizations / Non-Profits
- United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is recruiting for a Regional Development Director position in Los Angeles, CA. Please submit your resume to Stefani D. Jackson. Open until filled.
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- See the latest list of new additions to the Knowledge Center collection at http://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=4&lvlid=9.
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