MN Immigrant and Refugee Health Announcements Bi-Weekly Update 3/1/23

Minnesota Department of Health

MN Immigrant and Refugee Health Announcements Bi-Weekly Update

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March 1, 2023

The MIRHA Bi-Weekly update is a compilation of announcements from listservs, community, partners, and MIRHN (Metro Immigrant and Refugee Health Network) members to improve the health and engagement of immigrant and refugee communities in Minnesota.  Sharing an item does not imply endorsement by the MDH Refugee and International Health program or MDH as a whole.  

If you have a relevant event, training, job posting, grant, or other announcement you would like to share with the group, please send it with the subject line "MIRHA SUBMISSION" to erica.chung@state.mn.us and ong.lee@state.mn.us


March 2: Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act: Anti-Racism and Implicit Bias Curriculum Informational Meeting

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Health - Maternal and Child Health Section

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will host an informational meeting on the Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act: Anti-Racism and Implicit Bias Curriculum designed for hospitals with obstetric care and birth centers. MDH has partnered with the University of Minnesota Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity (CARHE) which developed an interactive and engaging eLearning course to meet the criteria listed in the Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act (MN § 144.1461), that went into effect in January 2023

Thursday| March 2 | 12-1 p.m. CT

Register for Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth


March 7: Understanding Proselytism and Culturally Responsive Faith Sharing with Refugees and Other Newcomers

This public webinar is intended for service providers who want to reduce the risk of newcomer clients being harmed by proselytism or potentially coercive faith-sharing practices. It will be most useful for providers who already have a basic understanding of trauma-informed care and cultural awareness who are interested in a deeper dive on the topic of faith in resettlement services. This training may also be relevant for community partners and sponsors who are providing initial resettlement assistance to newcomers and who have questions about faith sharing.

Tuesday| March 7 | 2 - 3 p.m. CT

Register for Understanding Proselytism and Culturally Responsive Faith Sharing with Refugees and Other Newcomers


March 8: International Women's Day

ISUROON and the International Leadership Institute are hosting a virtual conference in honor of International Women's Day. Spend a day learning from expert panelists and speakers as they discuss "Moving the Equity Needle Forward" and the processes, programs, laws, and initiatives that have begun to address disparities in education, health, housing, income and more.

Wednesday| March 8 | 10 - 3 p.m. CT

Register for International Women's Day


March 14: Navigating Power: Health Equity Network Training

Learn how to navigate power in more intentional and equitable ways! During this training you will learn how to navigate power in relationships, how power dynamics influence communication and conflict, and create understanding about what dynamics exist within a team or community.

Tuesday| March 14 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. CT

Register for Health Equity Networks


March 16: Leveraging the Wisdom of Communities for Reproductive Health

The right to make decisions about one’s own reproductive health is being dismantled in much of the United States. Many of our global partners have now surpassed us in their support of these rights. And yet, as reproductive rights have been challenged in recent years, groups across the globe have stood together and supported each other on their own terms, using the power of community and connection to get people the healthcare they desire.

Join our group of invited community champions and experts to hear how they are expanding access to safe reproductive health through community networks. In this panel discussion, you will learn how everyday people can #EmbraceEquity around reproductive rights and advocate for safe, dignified, and supportive reproductive health.

Thursday| March 16 | 12-1:15 p.m. CT

Register for Leveraging the Wisdom of Communities for Reproductive Health


March 16: Creating Balance in Case Management

This webinar is geared toward case managers and other refugee service providers who find themselves struggling to balance the many responsibilities of case management and maintain work-life harmony. This webinar will provide guidance on some of our most frequently asked questions on these topics. While there are no easy answers to these complex challenges, this webinar will share ideas that have helped many experienced case managers.

Thursday| March 16 | 2 p.m. CT

Register for Creating Balance in Case Management


March 17: Health Disparities Roundtable 2023: Addressing Mental Health Equity (Hybrid: Minneapolis, Zoom)

University of Minnesota’s Health Equity Work Group will be hosting the 2023 Health Disparities Roundtable on March 17, 2023, from 8:30 am-11:30 am at the Coffman Memorial Theater and will be available for online viewers via Zoom! This year’s event will focus on Public Health Solutions for Mental Health. Experts will discuss effective and sustainable policies, practices, and programs to achieve mental health equity among intersectional identities. Registration is Required.

Friday| March 17 | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. CT

Register for Health Disparities Roundtable 2023


Jobs (5)

St. Catherine University Program Director, MPH in Global Health (Apply by 3/1)

 

The MPH in Global Health Program is focused on developing socially responsible leaders to combat public health issues by engaging and collaborating with local and global communities. The Program Director will provide strategic direction and leadership to the department. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing an innovative and respected program of research in their area of interest and expertise to advance the discipline and inform classroom teaching. This is a 10-month, tenure track position that will begin in August of 2023. Dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and experiences, the initial appointment may be at the assistant or associate professor level.

To learn more and apply, visit Program Director


Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Pre-Employment Transition Services Manager (Apply by 3/8)

 

DEED is hiring for this position, which will lead efforts to ensure work-based learning opportunities for students with disabilities, consistent with VRS’ objectives. This position will operate under the supervision of the Deputy Direct of Disability Employment Services and assist in the development of career support services for youth with disabilities.

To learn more and apply, visit Pre-Employment Transition Services Manager


Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting Manager (Apply by 3/8)

 

This position will direct core financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and budget activities for the department. This position will serve as the primary backup to the Chief Financial Officer of DEED.

To learn more and apply, visit Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting Manager


Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Counseling Intern (Apply by 5/1)

 

This position will work with Vocational Rehabilitation participants by conducting assessments, developing an employment plan, and providing guidance and follow-up services to help clients achieve employment.

To learn more and apply, visit Counseling Intern


Hennepin County is Hiring for multiple positions

 

Child Protection Trainer (Apply by 3/2)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Team Lead (Apply by 3/3)

Social Worker, Senior - Sheriff Department Float Position (Apply by 3/10)

Environmentalist (Apply by 3/17)

Medical Examiner's Investigator (Open until filled)


Grants (6)

Health Care Transition Learning Collaborative Grant

 

DEADLINE: March 3 at 12 p.m. CT

The Minnesota Department of Health's (MDH Children and Youth with Special Health Needs Section (CYSHN) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to facilitate a Health Care Transition Learning Collaborative aimed at improving transition from pediatric to adult health care settings for youth with special health needs and disabilities (YSHND).

For more information, visit Health Care Transition Learning Collaborative Grant


Good Food Access Program's Grants

 

Deadline: Wednesday, March 15

Applications are now open for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Good Food Access Program (GFAP) grants. These grants increase availability and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate foods to underserved communities. Two grants are currently available:

  • GFAP Equipment and Physical Improvement Grant – Designed to help grocery stores and small food retailers make improvements to allow the stocking of fresh foods. Between 10 and 18 grants of up to $50,000 will be made.
  • GFAP Technical Assistance Grant – Available to help nonprofit organizations and public agencies provide technical assistance to eligible food retailers. Awards up to $100,000 will be made for this round of applicants.

Awards for both grants must be used to support projects that are in or serve low- to moderate-income communities with limited access to supermarkets.


Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) 2023 Community Clinic Grant

 

DEADLINE: March 27

Minnesota Statute 145.9268 authorizes the Commissioner of Health to award grants to support the capacity of eligible organizations to plan, establish or operate clinical services for populations with low income and/or living in rural areas of the state. Program funding will support clinic efforts to improve:

  • Mental health services for adolescents and young adults ages 12-25
  • Oral health programs, with preference for projects supporting collaborative practice dental hygienists to provide services in community locations, or
  • Clinical services for at-risk youth

For more information, visit 2023 Community Clinic Grant


Available Funding for Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) Program

 

Deadline: Wednesday, March 29

Minnesota Housing is now accepting applications for the Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) program. This program supports collaborative efforts between schools, housing organizations, and local governments to identify, engage, and stabilize students and their families who are housing insecure. Funding is contingent upon legislative approval of program appropriations. Eligible grantees include:

  • Twin Cities metropolitan area Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) administrators.
  • Non-metropolitan area FHPAP administrators.
  • Tribal Nations.
  • Housing Trust Fund (HTF) administrators.

For more information, visit the HSWH webpage.


Grant Available for Youth at Work Competitive Grant

 

Deadline: Friday, March 31

The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is accepting proposals for a Youth at Work Grant. These grants provide workforce development and employment training opportunities to economically disadvantaged or at-risk youth between the ages of 14 and 24 years old who are not currently in school, are homeless, involved in the foster care or juvenile justice systems, living in low-income households receiving public assistance, have disabilities, or are from underrepresented communities in the work force. Grantees may request up to $850,000 to fund their Youth at Work programming over the course of two years, and a total of nearly $3.9 million is available for distribution.

For more information, visit Youth at Work Grant


Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Safe Harbor

 

DEADLINE: April 4

MDH is looking for proposals for Regional Navigator and supportive services to prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in Minnesota. Organizations eligible to apply in this competitive process include, but are not limited to, local public health, social service agencies, nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, units of government, schools and/or school districts, health care organizations, and other interested agencies demonstrating experience and/or expertise in working with sexually exploited youth and/or youth at-risk for sexual exploitation.

For more information, visit Safe Habor


Engagement Opportunities

The BUILD Initiative Seeks a Minnesota Early Childhood Fellow

The BUILD Initiative has been given the opportunity to host three 10-month Fellowships, each placed within a state project team supporting specific aspects of the implementation of Minnesota's Preschool Development Grant B-5. These Fellowships are an opportunity for deeper learning about tailoring universal policies and programs that lead to promising strategies, policies, and practices that may advance interpersonal, institutional, or structural change. Fellows will work over ten months to expand their knowledge and understanding and apply equity concepts and processes to their work areas. Each work area will be an opportunity to test ideas and possibilities for advancing racial equity in early childhood systems, programs, and services. Fellows will refine their roles, responsibilities, and authority.

They will engage in activities that expand knowledge, critical analysis skills, and the ability to reflect, think, and act strategically. Fellows will learn from each other's successes and challenges.

For more information, visit TSNE Partners in Social Change website.


News

National Resources Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM) Updates

Honoring Oral Traditions, Health Resources for Newcomers and More

NRC-RIM partnered with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to create a booklet highlighting the most important information about COVID-19 information for new arrivals to the United States. To accommodate readers who rely on a more oral tradition and readers of all literacy levels, each page of the booklet includes a QR code that directs to an audio recording of the content on that page. Currently available in Dari, English, Spanish, Somali and Pashto, the booklet will soon be available in 19 languages total.

Read more about the booklet here: COVID-19 Information for Newcomers

Health Benefits and Requirements for Ukrainian Newcomers

The National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants and Migrants (NRC-RIM) last week published an overview of health benefits and requirements for people who have arrived in the U.S. through the Uniting for Ukraine program, along with links to detailed information in English, Ukrainian and Russian. 

NRC-RIM’s curated health resources for Afghan new arrivals also continue to be popular. This collection of fact sheets, posters, videos, audio recordings and other resources supports the public health needs of Afghan new arrivals and the providers who serve them free of charge. These materials cover a variety of topics, from lead poisoning, pregnancy, MMR, polio and COVID-19.

One particularly noteworthy resource was published last week by NRC-RIM partners at Switchboard: a guide to faith-based healing among Afghan muslims. This guide supports refugee service providers’ knowledge on how faith can help clients cope with trauma and promote healing.

Read more here: Health Benefits and Requirements for Ukrainian Newcomers


More information on the Metro Immigrant and Refugee Health Network, including meeting information, can be found here:
https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/rih/about/mirhn.html

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